Longtime Extension Agent Charles May Preparing to Retire After Nearly 40 Years
Longtime University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agricultural Extension Agent Charles May is getting ready to retire. May has worked in the ag service, particularly in Knott and Perry Counties, […]
Whitesburg Rotary Offering Scholarships to Letcher County Students
The Rotary Club of Whitesburg is now accepting applications for a Rotary scholarship through Friday, April 10, 2026. The scholarship, in the amount of $500, is available to a college […]
Hazard, Johnson Central and North Laurel Advance to Boys Sweet 16
The Hazard Bulldogs are the boys 14th region basketball tournament champions. Monday night first year coach Casey Huff and Hazard beat Powell County 64-57 in the region title game at […]
Kentucky Faces LSU in SEC Tournament Opener
The Kentucky Wildcats are the #9 seed in this week’s SEC Tournament in Nashville. The Cats will face #16 seed LSU in the first game of the tournament Wednesday at […]
Local Obituaries – Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Margie Branham Margie Branham, age 95, of McRoberts, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by 2 sons: Jack Branham Jr. of […]
New Sign Marks Kentucky’s Tallest Bridge on US 460 in Pike County
A new sign is going up along U.S. Highway 460 in Pike County, highlighting a major milestone for Kentucky drivers. The sign marks Kentucky’s tallest bridge, standing an impressive 324 […]
Local Obituaries – Monday, March 9, 2026
Peggy Jo Ratliff Childers Peggy Jo Ratliff Childers, age 93, of Whitesburg, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by two daughters: Donna Jo […]
Judge Will Remain on Case in Trial of Former Sheriff Mickey Stines
The judge presiding over the murder trial of former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is staying put on the case. Stines is accused of shooting and killing Judge Kevin Mullins […]
KSP Investigating After Girl Hit by Dirt Bike in Fleming-Neon
Kentucky State Police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl was hit by a dirt bike being ridden on a road on Fleming-Neon. It happened on February 28 on KY 343 […]
Two Additional Arrests Made in Perry County Murder Investigation
Two more people have been arrested in connection with what the Perry County Sheriff is calling a murder last week at an apartment complex on Darfork Road. Danny Blue Asher […]