No-Excuse Early Voting Underway in Letcher County
Early voting for the May 19 primary election begins today in Letcher County. Any registered voter may cast a ballot during no-excuse early voting today through Saturday. Polls will be […]
Court Date Scheduled for Ex-Letcher Sheriff Charged in Judge’s Death
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has a court date next month. Stines is charged with murder for the shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins inside the judge’s chambers […]
Kentucky Power Seeks Approval for New Power Plant
Kentucky Power has filed paperwork to ask for approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission to build a new power plant. The documents submitted so far don’t say where it […]
Reds Baseball Update
Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 10th inning, Keibert Ruiz also went deep and the Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati […]
High School Softball Update
In high school softball, the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars game against Wise Central last night at home was cancelled due to water line issues at LCC. The 22-9 Lady […]
High School Baseball Update
In baseball, the 17-16 Letcher County Central Cougars will play at Leslie County this evening at 6:00pm then wrap up the regular season at home against Owlsey County on Friday. […]
Local Obituaries – Thursday, May 14, 2026
Johnny O’Neal Shepherd Johnny O’Neal Shepherd, age 58, of Gordon, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by his wife: Marsha Fields Shepherd; 3 […]