Pike County Volunteer Fire Chief Indicted on Theft Charges
A federal indictment has been handed down against a Pike County volunteer fire chief on allegations of stealing money intended for the department. The Appalachian News Express cites a US […]
Letcher County Schools Enrichment Camp Set for June 10-28
We are learning more about the Letcher County Public Schools enrichment camp that will be held this summer at Cowan Elementary. It’s for Letcher County students currently enrolled in Kindergarten […]
Volunteers Remove 600 Pounds of Trash from Tanglewood Trail
More than 600 pounds of trash has been removed from the Tanglewood Trail thanks to a team of volunteers. The City of Whitesburg says members of Team Rubicon spearheaded the […]
Man Charged with DUI Death of 2 Prestonsburg Students Wants Bond Reduced
A man awaiting trial for an alleged DUI crash in which two Prestonsburg High School students were killed is asking to have his bond reduced. Marcus Auxier of Nippa was […]
Hazard-Perry Kiwanis Club Makes Donation to Challenger Center
The Kiwanis Club of Hazard-Perry County has made a $10,000 donation to the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky, in honor of the Center’s 25th anniversary. The Hazard Herald reports the […]
Whitesburg’s Mayfest Music Line Up Now Set
The music lineup has been finalized for Whitesburg’s Mayfest. Letcher County Tourism says the May 11 event will kick off with a performance by Kyle McCowan, then it’s Johnny Pop […]
Some Federal Flood Recovery Money May Not Be Available to Letcher County
Some federal flood recovery money for Letcher County may not come through because the state legislature has not provided help with money for matching funds to get it. The Mountain […]
Leslie County Receives State Funding For Economic Development
Leslie County will benefit from some recent state funding for economic development geared toward Eastern Kentucky. On Thursday the board of the non-profit organization FOCUS met with county and state […]
Mutual Aid Agreement Made Between Perry County and Kentucky State Police
Better emergency communication is the expectation of a new mutual aid agreement between Perry County and Kentucky State Police. Thanks to a couples of grants, Judge-Executive Scott Alexander says they […]
Letcher County Schools To Offer Summer Enrichment Camp
Letcher County Public Schools will be offering an enrichment camp again this summer. It’s for kids currently enrolled in grades K-8 and will be held June 10-28 at Cowan Elementary […]