Local Obituaries-Tuesday July 22, 2025

Bert Dale Holbrook Bert Dale Holbrook, age 71, of Seco, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by one daughter: Brenda Sargent of Eolia; 2 […]
Harlan County Teen Arrested on Threat Charges after Weekend Protest

A teen from Harlan has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at some protesters onSaturday night. Harlan Police responded to a lot near the Harlan Center where witnesses say […]
Letcher County School District SB181 Communication Platforms Announced

Letcher County Schools says with the passage of SB181 during the 2025 Legislative session, any direct electronic communication between any Letcher County Schoolsemployee or volunteer and a Letcher County Schools […]
Hazard High School Band Receives 25K Grant

Hazard Independent Schools has gotten a $25,000 grant to buy some new band instruments. Band Director Jordan Boggess tells WYMT the Steel Reese Foundation grant will replace some of the […]
Plea Deal Reached in Wise County Medicaid Fraud Case

Two health care executives who had worked in Wise County have reached a plea dealin a health care fraud case. The US Attorney’s Office says Myron Wyatt and Stephanie Davis […]
Virginia Teen Drowns at Breaks Interstate Park

A teen has reportedly drowned at Breaks Interstate Park. The 19-year-old from Hurley, Virginia, was with a group of friends at Ratliff Hole off Russell Fork when they realized they […]
HEAL Hosting Expungement Clinic Thursday in Whitesburg

There is a free program in Letcher County this week for those with a criminal historyconnected to drug addiction to possibly get your record expunged. The organization HEAL, Help End […]
Two Mountain Schools Named 2025 KDE Spotlight Schools

Pikeville High School and W.B. Muncy Elementary School have been named as 2025Spotlight Schools by the Kentucky Department of Education. Only 11 schools across the state are tapped for the […]
Local Obituaries-Monday July 21, 2025

Bert Dale Holbrook Bert Dale Holbrook, age 71, of Seco, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by one daughter: Brenda Sargent of Eolia; 2 […]
Local Obituaries-Sunday July 20, 2025

Bert Holbrook Bert Holbrook, age 71, of Seco, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements for Bert Holbrook are incomplete at this time and will be […]