Grand Jury to Hear Case of Three Pike County Men Charged with Murder

A grand jury will hear the cases against three men charged with the murder of a Virginia man in Pike County. Christopher Lester was found dead after Kentucky State Police […]
Letcher County Sheriff’s Office Makes Upgrades to Better Serve the Community

Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones says the department has recently been able to make some upgrades to their gear thanks to some savvy shopping as well as some community donations. […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday February 13, 2025
James Bradley Franklin James Bradley Franklin, age 70, of Neon, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Vickie Franklin; 1 daughter: Brandy […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday February 12, 2025
James Bradley Franklin James Bradley Franklin, age 70, of Neon, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Vickie Franklin; 1 daughter: Brandy […]
Floyd County Schools Custodian Pleads Not Guilty on Drug Charges

A Floyd County Schools custodian has pleaded not guilty to drug charges following his arrest last week. As we reported last week the custodian was placed on administrative leave after […]
Perry County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Reports of Man Trying to Lure Children into a Vehicle

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two reports of a man trying to lure children into a vehicle. In a message on social media, they say both incidents happened […]
Cats Beats Tennessee for Season Sweep as Kentucky Boys Lead the Way
The Kentucky boys of Trent Noah and Travis Perry led the Wildcats to 75-64 win over Tennessee at Rupp Arena last night and a regular season sweep of the Volunteers. […]
Letcher County Central Boys Come From Behind to Get Road Win at Leslie County

The Letcher County Central Cougar boys came from 17 points down to get a nice 14th Region road win at Leslie County last night 54-51. With the win the Cougars […]
Hazard Fire Department Offering Advanced Mountain Rescue Training
The Hazard Fire Department is expanding its training repertoire to include mountain rescue techniques. Fire Chief Robert Keith tells the Hazard Herald it has become a necessity with Eastern Kentucky […]
Pikeville Restaurant Accused of Serving Alcohol with Forged License

A Pikeville restaurant owner has been accused by state officials of serving alcohol with a forged alcohol license. The Pikeville City Attorney who is the city’s alcohol beverage administrator tells […]