Local Obituaries-Friday January 2, 2026
Thomas John Gilbert Thomas John Gilbert, age 48, of Blackey, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by his father: Tommy Lynn Gilbert of […]
Mickey Stines Defense Team Asks Murder Trial Judge to Recuse Himself
The defense attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines have asked the judge in his murder trial to recuse himself because they think he was too friendly with the […]
City of Hazard Suspends Restaurant Tax
The City of Hazard’s 3% restaurant tax is over for now. On Tuesday, the Hazard City Commission unanimously voted to temporarily suspend the tax which was implemented January 1, 2025. […]
UK Women Upset #5 LSU to Begin SEC Play
Tonie Morgan hit a three-pointer with less than a second to play as No. 11 Kentucky upset fifth-ranked LSU 80-78 on Thursday night inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in […]
LCC Girls Play Breathitt Tonight, LCC Boys Play Breathitt Saturday Night, Both Games on The Bulldog
The Letcher County Central boys and girls basketball teams are back home from the Florida holiday tournaments and ready to play more games. The 8-6 LCC Lady Cougar girls return […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday January 1, 2026
Harold Glen “Bull” Collins Harold Glen “Bull” Collins, age 93, of Rockhouse passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by his second wife: […]
Local Obituaries Wednesday December 31, 2025
Patricia Ann Henderson Patricia Ann Henderson, age 70, of Hallie, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Hazard Health and Rehab Center. She is survived by 1 son: […]
Pike County Drug Bust after Traffic Stop
A broken tail light has led to a drug bust in Pike County. A Kentucky State Police trooper says he pulled over a pickup on Forest Hills Road for not […]
KY River Regional Animal Shelter Gifted A New Transport Van
The Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter has a new transport van. The Dodge Ram was reportedly a gift from the nonprofit organization Da Vinci’s Dream, which is dedicated to saving […]
Kentucky Blood Center Encourages Blood Donations
If you have some time to give blood this week the Kentucky Blood Center says low donor turnout during the holiday season has put a significant strain on the local […]