Elkhorn City Man Pleads Not Guilty in 2022 Manslaughter Case

Three years after being indicted a former Elkhorn City resident has entered a plea in a manslaughter case. Court records show Christopher A. Salyer has pleaded not guilty to charges […]
Appalachian Horse Project Finds Home in Perry County

The Appalachian Horse Project which has been working to handle the problem of free roaming horses for several years is going to be getting a home thanks to some help […]
2026 Changes in Letcher County Magisterial Districts

Before the next election, Letcher County residents will need to study up on your Magisterial Districts. After several years of no changes, some shifts in population following the 2020 Census […]
LCC Hosts June Buchanan in Boys/Girls District Doubleheader Tonight on The Bulldog

The LCC boys and girls are both back in action tonight as they play a district doubleheader against June Buchanan at home on the hill at Cougar gym tonight, Tuesday. […]
LCC Lady Cougars Win Over Betsy Layne in Cavalier Christmas Classic, Jenkins Boys Win Two

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars improved their record to 6-4 with a nice 63-52 win over Betsy Layne last night in the Cavalier Christmas Classic at Jenkins. The Jenkins […]
KY Football Coaching Legend Retires

According to WYMT, Middlesboro Football Head Coach Larry French announced he has retired after nearly 50 years on the sidelines. French took over the Middlesboro program in 2019, leading the […]
Kentucky Basketball Faces Bellarmine Today in Special Day Game

8-4 Kentucky basketball returns to action this afternoon, hosting Bellarmine at Rupp Arena in a special holiday day game. Tipoff for Kentucky and Bellarmine is set for 1:00pm today with […]
Local Obituaries-Tuesday December 23, 2025

Sandy Brown Sandy Brown, age 59, of Little Colley, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She is survived by her husband: James Pelfrey; […]
Local Obituaries-Monday December 22, 2025

Loretta Jean Cook Loretta Jean Cook, also known as “DoDo”, age 79, of Whitesburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her residence. She is survived by her sister: […]
Letcher Central Boys Split Two Games in Borderline Classic

The Letcher Central Cougar boys played two games this weekend in the BSN Borderline Classic at Whitley County. The LCC boys beat Middlesboro Saturday 66-35 and lost to Evangel Christian […]