School System Seeking Applicants for Open Seat on Letcher County Board of Education

There is still time to apply if you are interested in an open seat on the Letcher CountyBoard of Education. Applications must be submitted by this Friday September 19. Whoever […]
Federal Program Helping House Prisoners in Pike County

A program to house federal prisoners in local jails is reportedly helping to keep the PikeCounty Detention Center afloat. County Jailer Brian Morris tells the Appalachian News Express about a […]
Invest 606 Increasing Reach to Help Local Small Businesses

More local small businesses are getting a leg up from an Appalachian businessinitiative. Invest 606 has expanded its reach, having grown since it started in 2019. The Director of Impact […]
Former Hazard Middle School Teacher Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charges

A former Hazard Middle School teacher has reportedly been indicted for sexual abuse. WYMT reports Monty C. Salyer II faces charges that include subjecting a minor tosexual contact while being […]
KY 15 Bridge on Whitesburg Bypass Affected by Broken Grates

Whitesburg Assistant Police Chief Justin Hunsucker has a warning about an issue witha local road. In a post on Facebook, Hunsucker says the KY15 bridge after the Old Whitesburg High […]
Name Released of 14-year old Boy Killed on ATV in Pike County

Belfry Middle School has confirmed the name of a 14-year-boy who died in an ATVcrash on Friday. In a post on social media the school says Richard “RJ” Rose had […]
City of Hazard Has New App

The City of Hazard has a new app to help keep you more informed and more organizedfor city events and services. It’s called “Go Hazard KY” and includes options for […]
Two Students Arrested After Perry Central Lockdown Last Friday

Two students have been arrested in the wake of a school lockdown at Perry County Central High School Friday morning. The School District says the school went on lockdown after […]
14 Year Killed in Pike County ATV Accident

A 14-year-old has been killed in an ATV accident in Pike County. The teen was apparently, the passenger on the side-by-side being driven by another teen when it rolled over […]
Knott County Man Dies From Injuries in September 8 Crash

A Knott County man has died from injuries related to a car accident last Monday. Kentucky State Police say Edward Goins of Sassafras died Wednesday in the hospitalwhere was flown […]