Perry County Attorney Named Prosecutor of the Year by NAMI Kentucky

A Perry County Attorney has been honored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness for his work in seeing that people who need help get it, in addition to, or […]
Local Obituaries – Monday, April 6, 2026

Alene Ballou Alene Ballou, age 84, of Mayking, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Hazard ARH. She is survived by 2 sons: Kenneth Ballou and John Ballou; 3 […]
Lady Cougars Return from Myrtle Beach

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars softball team won 3 and lost 3 last week at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in the Cal Ripken Experience. The 6-6 Lady Cougars are […]
LCC Cougars Win in 9, Split Weekend Games; Back in Action Monday Night

In the game you heard live on 103.9 The Bulldog, the Letcher County Central Cougars baseball team squeezed out a 2-1, 9 inning win over Harlan Independent on Friday. The […]
High School Volleyball: LCC in Action Monday, Jenkins Tuesday

The Letcher County Central Boys Volleyball team will also be back in action Monday evening with a home match against Buckhorn starting at 6:30pm. The Jenkins Boys Volleyball team will […]
Reds Sweep Rangers, Head to Miami One Game Back in NL Central

The Cincinnati Reds swept the Texas Rangers in Arlington over the weekend, winning Friday 5-3, Saturday 2-0 and Sunday, 2-1. The Reds are one game back of the Milwaukee Brewers […]
Spring Fling Pop-Up Market Coming to Downtown Whitesburg April 15

Downtown Whitesburg is having a Spring Fling Pop-up on Wednesday April 15. The special market will run from 10am–4pm in Downtown Whitesburg. Expect to find handmade crafts, delicious food, sweet […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate Assault in Floyd County; Two in Custody

Two people have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a man at his home in Beaver on Wednesday. Kentucky State Police say 20-year-old Dravin Hamilton and a 16-year-old were arrested for […]
Former Pike County Teacher Arrested on Charges Involving Minors

A former Pike County teacher has been arrested on allegations of trying to engage minors in sexual activity over the internet. The Appalachian News Express reports Zackery Hill of Pikeville […]
Crash on US 23 in Prestonsburg Leaves One Seriously Injured

Prestonsburg Police believe a crash that closed part of US 23 Wednesday morning may have been caused by a driver falling asleep. It happened around 6am when a van slammed […]