Local Obituaries-Wednesday December 17, 2025

James “Ray” Sloce James “Ray” Sloce, age 77, of Wise, VA, passed away on Sunday December 14th, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Kathy Miles Sloce; […]
Upcoming Letcher County Central and Jenkins Boys/Girls Basketball Games

Up next, the Letcher Central Lady Cougars begin play in the Cavalier Christmas Classic at Jenkins this Monday at 7:30pm when they take on Betsy Layne. The 3-2 Letcher Central […]
Leslie County Football Re-Hires Eddie Melton as Head Coach

Leslie County High School Athletic Director Mark Collett confirms that Eddie Melton has been rehired as the Eagles Head Football Coach. Melton had resigned from his head coaching duties in […]
Five Cases of Whooping Cough This Year in Floyd County

There have been five reported cases of whooping cough in Floyd County this year. The Floyd County Health Department issued a notice Monday about a recent confirmedcase of pertussis which […]
Portion of KY 1811-Smoot Creek Road-Daytime Closure This Week

A portion of KY 1811 – which is Smoot Creek Road – will be closed during the daytime this week – weather permitting – for some much-needed road repairs. The […]
Death Investigation Underway After Female Body Found in Wise County

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman in the Rock Switch area on Monday. Deputies were called out for a welfare check and were searching […]
Harlan County to Honor Late Senator Johnnie L. Turner

Harlan County is going to honor the late Senator Johnnie L. Turner with a section of highway to be named for him. WYMT reports the Harlan County Fiscal Court has […]
Bulldog Snow Patrol-Wednesday December 17, 2025

Letcher County Schools-CLOSED-NTI Day Jenkins Independent Schools-REGULAR SCHEDULE-Buses won’t run in Tom Biggs Hollow
Local Obituaries-Tuesday December 16, 2025

James Sloce James Sloce, age 77, of Wise, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements for James Sloce are incomplete at this time and will […]
Pike County Man Indicted for Vehicular Homicide

A Pike County man has been indicted for vehicular homicide in connection with a crash that killed a teenage girl in Prestonsburg last year. Keith Anderson of Pinsonfork was also […]