Judge Stays on Case in Stines Murder Trial
The judge in the murder trial of former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is staying on the case despite Stines’ attorney’s effort to get him disqualified. Stines is charged with […]
Whitesburg Announces 4th of July Concert Featuring Eagles Tribute Band
As the City of Whitesburg continues putting together an Independence Day celebration, they have chosen the main entertainment. Officials say the 4th of July concert will feature the band: 7 […]
Local Obituaries – Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Trina Jenkins Caudill Trina Jenkins Caudill, age 59 of Ermine, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Hazard ARH. She is survived by her mother Wanda Jones Day Trina […]
Kentucky Lawmakers Pass $32 Billion Two-Year Budget
The Kentucky General Assembly has passed a $32 billion, two-year state budget which covers the next two fiscal years. The final version comes after the Governor had a chance to […]
Work Begins on New Affordable Housing Development in Leslie County
Work is underway on a new affordable housing subdivision in Leslie County. Last week the Housing Development Alliance broke ground on Leeco Estates which will have 19 affordable, energy-efficient homes. […]
Floyd County Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Assault Charge
A Floyd County man is behind bars after a traffic stop led officers to investigate him for alleged domestic violence. Prestonsburg Police say around 3am an officer saw a car […]
Former Pikeville Clinic Owner Heads to Trial in Federal Drug Case
One of the owners of a former Pikeville pain clinic facing federal drug charges appears to be taking her case to court and not making a plea deal like her […]
Federal Program Delivers Funding Boost to Wise and Dickenson Schools
Schools in Wise and Dickenson counties are getting a boost from a federal program that guarantees funding in rural areas that have timberland that doesn’t contribute to the tax base. […]
High School Softball Weekend Recap
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars won two games in Saturday’s Mountain Strong showcase at LCC on Saturday. They shutout Shelby Valley 10-0 and in the game you heard live […]
High School Baseball Weekend Recap
The Letcher County Central Cougars baseball team lost to Perry County Central 12-0 at home Friday evening and lost to Boyd County 9-1 Saturday at Buckhorn in the Stan Begley […]