State Senator Johnnie L. Turner Hospitalized After Lawn Mower Accident
Letcher County’s State Senator Johnnie L. Turner is hospitalized in critical but stable condition following an accident at his home near Harlan Sunday night. Kentucky State Police say Turner had […]
Floyd County Middle School Student Charged With Terroristic Threatening
A Floyd County student has been charged with Terroristic Threatening for allegedly making a threat at Adams Middle School on Monday. Floyd County School District officials say they are helping […]
KY Head Start Association Honors Six Local LKLP Teachers
The Kentucky Head Start Association has honored six local teachers for their service to the children of the community through their work with the LKLP Community Action Head Start program. […]
Kingscreek Fire Chief Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse Charges Involving A Minor
The chief of the Kingscreek Volunteer Fire Department has reportedly been found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor. The Mountain Eagle reports Robert “Bill” Meade was convicted last week […]
Letcher County Food Pantry Drive Thru This Wednesday in Blackey
The Letcher County Food Pantry’s monthly food monthly drive-thru’s are startingback up this week. Beginning Wednesday September 18 the Food Pantry will be in Blackey in front of the Community […]
Ceremony Held for New Safe Haven Baby Box in Hazard
The new Safe Haven Baby Box at Hazard Fire Station One has officially been blessed by the city. The Hazard Herald reports last week the city held a ceremony for […]
Mountain Heritage Festival Parade Saturday September 28
Details have been announced for participation in the Mountain Heritage Parade which is on Saturday September 28. Organizers say they want as many floats as possible to fill the streets […]
KSP and KDE Release Statement About Recent Rumors of School Related Threats
Following a rash of recent alleged threats and rumors of threats to schools and colleges, including in Letcher and Perry Counties, Kentucky State Police and the Department of Education have […]
Governor Beshear Visits Laurel County as Manhunt Continues For I-75 Shooting Suspect
With the manhunt for the I-75 shooting suspect now in its 7th day, Governor Andy Beshear has made a visit to Laurel County. He was with state transportation officials who […]
Man Pleads Guilty in Pike County Murder Case
A man accused of murdering a Shelbiana woman in 2020 has pleaded guilty. Commonwealth’s Attorney Ashton McKenzie says Anthony Hall entered the pleaTuesday for the murder of Jodi Stapleton who […]