Knott and Letcher Advance to Girls 53rd District Championship Game
It was another night of the 53rd District Tournament Tuesday at Letcher County Central High School.In the girls semifinals last night, Game one went to Knott County Central as they […]
Floyd County Added to Counties Receiving FEMA Public and Individual Flood Assistance
Governor Andy Beshear says Floyd County has been added to the list of counties approved by President Trump for Public and Individual Assistance from FEMA for the recent flooding. As […]
Water and Showers Available for Customers Still Affected by Water Problems
For those still without running water in Letcher County, the Fiscal Court is still doingbottled water giveaways and now has showers available. There is a portable shower trailer available at […]
Goodwill Stores Helping Flood Victims
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is helping those with flood damaged homes. Goodwill has announced that they are offering $50 vouchers at their stores in Hazard, Paintsville, Pikeville and Prestonsburg. They […]
KY Court of Appeals Denies Bond Reduction in Amber Spradlin Murder Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has said no to reducing the bond for a high profile murder suspect. M.K. McKinney of Martin is charged with murder in the death of […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday February 26, 2025
Alice Lee Short-Knight Alice Lee Short-Knight, age 76, of Mayking, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her residence. She is survived by 4 sons: James Sturgill of Mayking, Claude […]
10 Counties, Including Letcher, Approved for Major Flood Disaster Declaration, Allowing Individual Assistance from FEMA
President Donald Trump has approved Governor Andy’s Beshear’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration which includes not only public assistance for local governments but also individual assistance for Kentuckians […]
Team Kentucky Update Monday: Death Toll now at 22 in Kentucky
Another person has passed away in connection with the severe flooding followed by snow and cold weather, with the total now at 22. The latest confirmed death was a man […]
Reminder: SOAR and Southeast KY Chamber Offer Help to Flooded Businesses
A reminder that businesses with flood damage can help from SOAR’s Business Recovery Hub. They have low-interest loans, expert guidance, and essential resources to help you rebuild. Get details at […]
Local Obituaries-Tuesday February 25, 2025
Deborah Lynn Hall Deborah Lynn Hall, 65 of Blackey, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the UK Hospital in Lexington. She is survived by her husband: Donnie Hall; 2 […]