Backroads of Appalachia Receives $3.8 Million Grant
Tourism organization Backroads of Appalachia has been awarded a $3.8 million grantfrom the Appalachian Regional Commission. The ARISE Grant, which stands for Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies, will go […]
Fiscal Court Applies for Grants to Develop East Perry Sports Park
There have been some steps forward in planning for an East Perry Sports Park. At their meeting last week the Perry County Fiscal Court approved two resolutions allowing the County […]
KY River Health Department Holding Pet Rabies Clinics in July and July
If you have a pet, the Kentucky River District Health Department is holding some lowcost rabies clinics this summer. They will be in Letcher County on Friday, June 20 at […]
FCC Commissioner Visiting Letcher County June 18
A Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission is set to visit Letcher County next week. Commissioner Anna M. Gomez will visit Fleming-Neon June 18 to take part in a public […]
Arrest of Perry County Man Tied to Drug Investigation by Laurel County Police
The recent arrest of a man on drug charges in Perry County is the result of a long-term investigation by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. As we reported earlier this […]
Perry County Agency Issues Safety Reminder About Low-Head Dams after Death of Kayaker
The Perry County Department of Outdoor Recreation is issuing a safety reminder about kayaking near low-head dams following the death of a man on the North Fork River. Kevin Sellers […]
Whitesburg City Pool May Re-Open by July 4 Weekend
The Whitesburg Municipal Swimming Pool could be open by the July 4 weekend. The pool was already looking at needing repairs in the summer of 2022 when the massive flood […]
Trial Delayed for Pike County Circuit Judge Facing Federal Charges
The trial has been pushed to the fall for a Pike County Circuit judge facing federal charges for mail fraud and theft of government funds. On Tuesday a judge ruled […]
CANE Kitchen Offering Sunshine Meals Summer Food Program
CANE Kitchen’s Sunshine Meals program has a summer food program for kids. They say a parent or guardian can come to pick up seven days worth of breakfast and lunch […]
High Knob Outdoor Fest Holds Film Competition
Attention film-makers: the High Knob Outdoor Fest Film Competition in Norton is underway. The Competition challenges videographers to capture why they love High Knob through short film productions. Submitted films […]