Jenkins Boys and Girls Face JI Burton in Doubleheader Friday

The Jenkins Lady Cavaliers lost 72-26 at Harlan Independent on Saturday. The Jenkins Cavalier boys and girls will next play JI Burton out of Norton VA this Friday January 2, […]
Local Obituaries-Monday December 29, 2025

Margaret Fisher Margaret Fisher, age 76, of Whitesburg, passed away on Sunday December 28, 2025 at her residence. Arrangements for Margaret Fisher are incomplete at this time and will be […]
Local Obituaries-Sunday December 28, 2025

Leslie Leann Combs Leslie Leann Combs, age 27, of Happy, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Hazard ARH. She is survived by her Mother: Carol Ison; brother: […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday December 25, 2025

Jeffrey Keith Holbrook Jeffrey Keith Holbrook, age 68, of Ermine, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by 1 daughter: Maleena Cates of Whitesburg; 1 […]
Elkhorn City Man Pleads Not Guilty in 2022 Manslaughter Case

Three years after being indicted a former Elkhorn City resident has entered a plea in a manslaughter case. Court records show Christopher A. Salyer has pleaded not guilty to charges […]
Appalachian Horse Project Finds Home in Perry County

The Appalachian Horse Project which has been working to handle the problem of free roaming horses for several years is going to be getting a home thanks to some help […]
2026 Changes in Letcher County Magisterial Districts

Before the next election, Letcher County residents will need to study up on your Magisterial Districts. After several years of no changes, some shifts in population following the 2020 Census […]
LCC Hosts June Buchanan in Boys/Girls District Doubleheader Tonight on The Bulldog

The LCC boys and girls are both back in action tonight as they play a district doubleheader against June Buchanan at home on the hill at Cougar gym tonight, Tuesday. […]
LCC Lady Cougars Win Over Betsy Layne in Cavalier Christmas Classic, Jenkins Boys Win Two

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars improved their record to 6-4 with a nice 63-52 win over Betsy Layne last night in the Cavalier Christmas Classic at Jenkins. The Jenkins […]
KY Football Coaching Legend Retires

According to WYMT, Middlesboro Football Head Coach Larry French announced he has retired after nearly 50 years on the sidelines. French took over the Middlesboro program in 2019, leading the […]