A Few New State Laws Take Effect Today
Some new state laws take effect today. Qualified patients can now apply for a medical cannabis card which requires a written certification from an authorized doctor. But even though licensed […]
Blackey Community Center Rebuild Project Still Looking for a Contractor
Letcher County is reportedly still looking for a contractor to rebuild the Blackey Community Center which was heavily damaged in the July 2022 Flood. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has […]
Paintsville Woman Arrested After Writing Bad Checks at Pike County Business
A Paintsville woman is facing several charges for allegedly writing bad checks to a Pike County business. Kentucky State Police say troopers were called to Rural King in Coal Run […]
EKCEP Launches Apprentice Program for Early Childhood Education
There’s a new program available for those interested in a career in early childhood education. Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program – or EKCEP – says they have launched a Registered […]
Local Obituaries-Tuesday December 31, 2024
Mary Combs Banks Mary Combs Banks, age 91, of Littcarr, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Whitesburg ARH. She is survived by 1 daughter: Patricia Gwen Williams; 1 […]
#10 Kentucky Plays Brown New Year’s Eve
The now #10 ranked and 10-2 Kentucky Wildcat men’s team will finally next play tomorrow on New Year’s Eve when they face Brown University at Rupp Arena with a tipoff […]
Jenkins Cavalier Boys Play Well in KSA Tournament in Florida
The Jenkins Cavalier boys competed in a KSA holiday tournament in Orlando Florida after Christmas. On Friday they lost to Westland High School out of Ohio 55-46. It was their […]
Letcher County Central Boys Win Two of Three Games at Bath County
The Letcher County Central boys went 2-1 this weekend in the Dan Swartz Classic at Bath County. They lost to the host Bath County 52-50 in a close one on […]
Letcher County Central Girls Win All Three Games in Chain Rock Classic
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars are now 10-3 after winning all 3 games in the after Christmas Chain Rock Classic at Pineville High School. The Lady Cougars beat Pineville […]
KSP Wraps Up Four Year Cockfighting Investigation in Letcher and Pike Counties
Kentucky State Police have ended their nearly four-year-long case involving cockfighting in Letcher and Pike Counties with the final defendants pleading guilty. WYMT reports in all, the investigations into the […]