Two Flooded Schools Respond With Academic Success
Two local schools disrupted by the July 2022 flood have rebounded into high academic successes. The Kentucky Department of Education released its annual report card Thursday and WYMT reports Buckhorn […]
Leslie County Residents Honored for Commitment to the Community
Some Leslie County residents have been recognized for giving back to the community. Each year the Hyden-Leslie County Chamber of Commerce, Leslie County Community Foundation and Mary Breckinridge’s Wendover team […]
Sewer Rates Possibly Increasing In Pikeville
Sewer rates could be going up in Pikeville. Last week the City Commission held a first reading of an ordinance to increase rates for sewer services. The Appalachian News Express […]
WMS Lady Yellowjackets Are Back to Back County Champions
The Whitesburg Lady Yellowjackets are back to back A Team girls middle school basketball county champions! It was Whitesburg winning over Fleming Neon 40-22 last night at Letcher County Central in […]
53rd District Soccer Tournaments Begin Next Week at Hazard
The 2024 53rd District soccer tournaments begin next week with both being played at Hazard. The girls play Monday with Letcher County Central taking on Knott County Central at 6:00pm […]
Week 7 Mountain High School Football Scoreboard
It’s week 7 of high school football. The Letcher County Central Cougar football team will have an open date this Friday with no game scheduled. They will next play when […]
LCC Volleyball Plays Monday, Jenkins Plays Saturday
The Letcher County Central Volleyball Lady Cougars will next play Belfry at home Monday and face Knott County Central at home in a district match on Tuesday. Jenkins will next […]
Reds Set to Hire World Series Champion Terry Francona as Manager
There’s some breaking news about the Cincinnati Reds. ESPN is reporting that the Reds are hiring Terry Francona as their new manager. Francona will come out of retirement one year after […]
Local Obituaries-Friday October 4, 2024
Linda Branham Linda Branham, age 82, of McRoberts, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her residence. She is survived by her husband: John W. Branham of McRoberts; 2 sons: […]