Local Obituaries-Monday August 11, 2025
James Earl Polly James Earl Polly, age 48, of Isom, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his mother: Linda Polly of Whitesburg; […]
Information Limited as Breathitt County Boy Remains Missing
There’s not been much new information in the search for a missing 10-year-old boyfrom Breathitt County. Kentucky State Police and many local agencies are continuing a comprehensive search for 10-year-old […]
Floyd County Man Arrested for Making Federal Threats to Kill USPS Worker
Prestonsburg Police have arrested an Auxier man accused of threatening to kill a US Postal Service Employee and Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputies. In a press release, the Police Department says […]
Pike County Man Who Accidentally Called Police Sentenced on Drug Charges
A Pikeville man who accidentally called police to his own home while the subject of three warrants is reportedly heading to prison for about five years. Randy Keathley was arrested […]
Remains of Perry County Man Killed in Vietnam Return Home
It’s a long overdue homecoming for the remains of a Perry County man who died in theKorean War. The Hazard Herald reports the remains of Army PFC Rodger Engle Fields […]
Search Continues for Missing 10-Year-Old Breathitt County Boy
The search continues for a 10-year-old boy who has been missing from Breathitt Countysince Wednesday morning. Kentucky State Police are looking for Jayden Spicer who was last seen at his […]
Prestonsburg Police Looking for 19-Year-Old Man Wanted for Firing Shots at Random Cars
A warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a shootingincident near Bull Creek in Floyd County last week. On Wednesday Prestonsburg Police announced the arrest […]
Letcher County Historical Marker Disappears for Second Time
Someone has taken an historical monument honoring a Letcher County settler, and it’snot the first time. Archelous Craft was a Revolutionary War veteran and one of the original settlers of […]
Local Obituaries-Friday August 8, 2025
Jackie Cornett Jackie Cornett, age 90, of Whitesburg, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Tri Cities Nursing Home in Cumberland. She is survived by 2 sons: Bobby Huff […]
State Rep. Whitaker Unveils Plans for Long Awaited Paving Project on Cowan
Letcher County’s State Representative Mitch Whitaker has gotten an update on long-awaited plans to repave KY-931 in Cowan. Whitaker says the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the contract to resurface the […]