City of Whitesburg Mayfest Saturday May 11

This Saturday will be the annual Mayfest celebration in downtown Whitesburg. All the fun begins at 4:00pm on Main Street and will include games, food and music! Over 30 vendors […]

Four Flood Gauge Stations Installed in Jenkins

Federal officials have helped Jenkins install flood gauge stations along some waterways to help officials and residents keep track of water levels. At this week’s Jenkins City Council meeting, Mayor […]

MCHC Receives Funding For New Drug Recovery Housing

A new drug rehab housing facility is coming to Letcher County next year with Mountain Comprehensive Health Cooperation getting $2.5 million from the General Assembly. WYMT reports the MCHC transitional […]

LCC Baseball at Perry County Central Tonight

In high school baseball, the Letcher County Central Cougars will play a big 14th Region game tonight at 18-8 Perry County Central.  The Jenkins Cavaliers-Owsley County baseball game last night […]

LCC Lady Cougars Play at Harlan Ind Tonight

The Letcher County Central softball Lady Cougars will next play at Harlan Ind tonight and at Harlan County on Friday night.   The Lady Cougars will then take on Pikeville in […]

Reds Lose Seventh Game In A Row

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the DBacks last night 4-3 at GABP. They have now lost 7 games in a row and 8 of their last 9. They are now […]

Local Obituaries-Thursday May 9, 2024

Misty D. Ison Misty D. Ison, age 53, of Isom, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Hospice of the Bluegrass. Arrangements for Misty D. Ison are incomplete […]