Suspect Named in Fatal Leslie County Stabbing
Kentucky State Police have named the suspect in a fatal stabbing in Leslie County last week. KSP says Darin J. Hensley of Beverly is wanted in the April 24 stabbing […]
Good Returns From General Assembly for Pike County
Some Pike County legislators say the region made out pretty well in the General Assembly session that ended April 15. State Senator Phillip Wheeler tells the Appalachian News Express if […]
Jenkins Bass Team Holding Tournament Saturday For State Competition
Jenkins high school bass fishing competed in the KHSAA regional tournament on Saturday. Preston Hammonds and Xavier Stamper placed 8th and advanced to state championship on Kentucky Lake May 9-11. […]
Whitesburg Mayor Tiffany Craft Honored at Dream Appalachia Conference
Whitesburg Mayor Tiffany Craft has been honored with a “50 Under 50 Leadership Award”. Mayor Craft was recognized at the Dream Appalachia Conference last week as what presenters called one […]
Road Closure at Stamper’s Branch This Week
Expect a road closure in Stampers Branch for a few days starting tomorrow. The Letcher County Judge/Executive’s Office says from tomorrow through Thursday evening, crews will be drilling for road […]
Several Letcher County Road Projects Receive State Funding
Some major road improvements for Letcher County have been given money by the state legislature but it could be a while before we see them actually happen. The Biennial Highway […]
Sheriff Mickey Stines “Care Before Cuffs”
Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines says a recent visit from a former drug offender was a blessing and wants to report the man is doing well. Stines says the young […]
Minor Fire Occurs at Hindman Elementary School
There’s some minor damage at Hindman Elementary School after a fire broke out Thursday afternoon. Knott County Schools Superintendent Brent Hoover says it started in a construction dumpster adjacent to […]
36th Annual East KY Leadership Event Underway
The 36th Annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference is underway. This year’s theme is “Comeback Communities: Housing and Redevelopment Strategies”. WYMT reports that in a video message Governor Andy Beshear reiterated […]
Floyd County Woman Charged With Kidnapping
A Floyd County woman has reportedly been arrested for kidnapping after apparently forcing someone to give her a ride. Prestonsburg Police allege Angela Hall forced her way into a car […]