Flood Summary and Information February 2025

Once again, eastern Kentucky and parts of Southwest VA and West VA have been hit with significant and destructive flooding. With 3-6″ of rain pounding the area on Saturday along […]
Trailer Released for Documentary Film About July 2022 Flood

The trailer has been released for a documentary being done about the July 2022 flood. Called “Thousand Year Flood” the filmmakers say they have worked to capture the resilience and […]
22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration returns to SKCTC Cumberland campus

CUMBERLAND, Ky. – For the first time in many years, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College will host the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on its Cumberland campus. […]
Scott Madon Officially Sworn into Office as Senator for District 29

FRANKFORT, KY (Jan. 8, 2025) — Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, officially took the oath of office on Tuesday afternoon, marking the start of his service as the senator for the 29th […]
Whitaker Appointed to Key House Committees

FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 7, 2025) – Rep. Elect Mitch Whitaker of Fleming-Neon will serve on the Judiciary, Natural Resources and Energy, and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation committees when the Kentucky General Assembly […]
Area ‘Snowfighters’ Prep for First Storm of 2025

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 3, 2025)—Kentuckians are encouraged to stay weather-aware and practice safe driving behaviors as the state braces for a winter weather event late this morning through the weekend […]
CANE Kitchen Community Christmas Dinner is Monday December 23

CANE Kitchen is having a Community Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 23 from 11a-1pm. Sponsored by the ARH Foundation and ARH of Whitesburg, the meal includesham, corn, mashed potatoes, rolls […]
Skating Rink Opens in Downtown Whitesburg with More To Come

The folks at Tanglewood Trail have opened a skating rink in downtown Whitesburg and they also hope to open a Winter Market soon. In conjunction with CANE Kitchen they have […]
Letcher County Christmas Light Challenge Is Back This Year and Underway Now

The Letcher County Christmas Challenge is getting underway. It’s a neighborhood competition for the bragging rights of the best decorated neighborhood in Letcher County. Letcher County Tourism says residents from […]
CANE Kitchen Hosting Free Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday Courtesy of MCHC

CANE Kitchen is hosting a free Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow. Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation is sponsoring the sit-down family meal Tuesdayfrom 11am-1pm at the CANE Kitchen dining room. The meal will […]