Whitesburg and Jenkins Receive State Flood Recovery Money
Letcher County has recently gotten an infusion of cash from the state related to flood recovery. The Mountain Eagle reports the City of Whitesburg is getting $450,000 from the State […]
Grand Jury to Hear Murder Charges Against Floyd County Man
A Floyd County grand jury will hear a case in which a man is suspected of murdering a woman. Joshua Gayheart was arrested in relation to the death of Sarah […]
Letcher County Toys for Tots Event Scheduled for December 12
There is a Letcher County Toys for Tots Christmas Giveaway next Friday December 12 during and after the Whitesburg Christmas Parade. It runs from 6pm-9pm at the Letcher County Recreation […]
U.S. Marshals Now Involved in Search for Wise County Football Coach
The U.S. Marshals have joined the search for missing Union High School head football coach Travis Turner who disappeared from his home November 20 just days before Virginia State Police […]
Missing Perry County Man Found Dead
Sad news as a missing 78-year-old Perry County man reported missing last week has been found dead. Perry County Emergency Management announced that Dan McVay of Browns Fork was found […]
Pikeville Mayor Not Seeking Re-election
Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter is not running for reelection. In an announcement earlier this week, Carter, who first ran for mayor in 2014 and has since been re-elected every term […]
Amber Spradlin Floyd County Murder Trial Set for May 11
There is a new trial date and a new bond arrangement for the main suspect in the 2022 murder of Amber Spradlin. On Monday a judge granted the Commonwealth more […]
Perry County Schools to Create Own Police Department
Just as Letcher County Schools did this year, Perry County Schools reportedly plan to create their own police department and eventually not rely on the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. The […]
City of Whitesburg Street Light Pole Decorating Contest
The City of Whitesburg’s Downtown Street Light Pole Decorating Contest is underway. All local schools, churches, businesses and individuals are invited to take part in the contest. It’s free to […]
New Information on Former Union High VA Coaches Disappearance
New details have emerged in the disappearance of Union High School head football coach Travis Turner who was last seen at his home in Big Stone Gap on November 20. […]