Local Obituaries-Wednesday May 7, 2025
Dewanna Isaac Dewanna Isaac, age 76, of Deane, passed away on Monday May 5, 2025 at her residence. She is survived by her husband: James Isaac of Deane; 1 daughter: […]
Community Outdoor Project Grant Money Announced for Eastern Kentucky
Thousands of dollars will be coming to some Eastern Kentucky communities to help create more places to enjoy healthy outdoor activities. On Tuesday Governor Andy Beshear announced $1.4 million for […]
Officials Investigating Allegations Involving Floyd County School Employee
The Floyd County School Board says the administration at Betsy Layne Elementary is looking into an alleged incident involving a staff member and is working with KentuckyState Police to investigate. […]
Berea Incident Leads to Attempted Murder Charges for Pike County Man
A Pike County man is charged with attempted murder a police officer for an incident in Berea last week. Berea Police say on April 29 officers responded to an alert […]
Whitesburg Mayfest Set for This Saturday
Whitesburg Mayfest is this weekend in Downtown Whitesburg. On Saturday May 10 Main Street will be brimming with music, vendors and more from 4pm-9pm. The music line-up includes Cory Michael […]
Prestonsburg Man With Numerous DUI Convictions Arrested After Wreck
A man accused of DUI in a crash in Prestonsburg last week reportedly has more than adozen DUI-related convictions. John Daniel Mullins of Salyersville was arrested April 29 following an […]
Grand Jury to Hear Evidence in Deadly Floyd County Shooting
A grand jury will hear the case against a Floyd County man accused of murder in a shooting incident last week. Larry Johnson was arrested in connection with the death […]
Longtime Whitesburg Firefighter Remembered
Whitesburg and all of Letcher County is remembering and honoring firefighter Mark Sexton. The 32-year veteran of the Whitesburg Fire Department passed away on Friday, but colleagues say his legacy […]
Former Pike County Attorney Enters Alford Plea in Death of His Wife
Former assistant Pike County attorney Donald Deskins is expected to receive a five-year prison sentence when he’s sentenced next month, under a plea deal over the 2021 death of his […]
Governor Beshear Announces $30 Million for Letcher County High Ground Construction
Governor Andy Beshear has presented another $30 million in grants to Letcher Countyas work continues to build more higher-ground homes to get people out of the floodzones. The Governor was […]