Reds Avoid Sweep with Win Over the Cardinals on Sunday
Andrew Abbott retired the final 18 batters he faced in seven commanding innings, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-1 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Jose Trevino, […]
Knott Central’s Kyra McAlarnis Named 14th Region Softball POY
Knott County Central’s Kyra McAlarnis dominated in multiple sports her senior season. Last week she was named both basketball and softball player of the year for the 14th Region. In […]
UK Women’s Basketball Receives Commitment From #9 Player in Class of 2026
Kenny Brooks and Kentucky women’s basketball have received a commitment from 2026 five-star wing Savvy Swords, the No. 9 player in the class. She committed to Kentucky over UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame […]
Local Obituaries-Monday June 23, 2025
Brenda Sharon Banks Brenda Sharon Banks, age 82, of Whitesburg, passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements for Brenda Sharon Banks are incomplete […]
Local Obituaries-Friday June 20, 2025
Eliza Cornett Shepherd Eliza Cornett Shepherd, age 78, of Linefork, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Tri Cities Nursing Home in Cumberland. Private Services will be held for […]
Reds Beat Twins Tuesday for Third Straight Win
TJ Friedl hit a decisive two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for their third straight win, 6-5 over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Cincinnati has won eight […]
Driver Arrested After Vehicle Crashes Into Hazard Business
The driver of a car that smashed through the front of a Hazard business early Tuesdaymorning was apparently trying to do doughnuts in the parking lot. Hazard Police responded just […]
Flood Ravaged City of Coal Run Schedules Independence Day Event
Despite the damage from the February flood, it seems Coal Run’s city park will be readyto go for an Independence Day Celebration. The Celebration in the Park is set for […]
LCC Cheer Squad Auto Show This Saturday
Backroads of Appalachia is having an auto show this Saturday to help raise money forthe Letcher County Central High School Cheerleading Squad. All vehicles are welcome on Saturday from 1pm-5pm […]
Operation UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Kids Camp Next Week at LCC
Kids are invited to participate in a free Operation UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugsbasketball camp next week in Letcher County. The free event for school-aged kids is on Tuesday, June […]