Perry County Man Arrested at Littcarr on Drug Charges
A Perry County man is facing drug and gun charges following an arrest last month. Kentucky State Police say they were called to a home in Littcarr about a stranger […]
Gov. Beshear to Speak at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this month and is also expected to meet with business leaders in Spain, using both opportunities […]
#10 Cats Take Care of Brown in Final Game Before SEC Play Begins
On Tuesday afternoon in Rupp Arena, the No. 10 Wildcats used a dominating second half to cruise past the Brown Bears 88-54. Four Wildcats finished in double-figures, led by 14 […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday January 1, 2025
Mary Combs Banks Mary Combs Banks, age 91, of Littcarr, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Whitesburg ARH. She is survived by 1 daughter: Patricia Gwen Williams; 1 […]
Letcher County’s Angie Hatton Appointed to Leadership Role with National Organization
Kentucky Public Service Commission Chair Angie Hatton has been appointed to serve as the Co-Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Clean Coal and Carbon Management for the National Association of […]
Southern Water and Sewer Asking for Rate Increase in Floyd County
The Southern Water and Sewer District is once again asking for a rate increase for Floyd County. In September the Kentucky Public Service Commission said no to a request from […]
A Few New State Laws Take Effect Today
Some new state laws take effect today. Qualified patients can now apply for a medical cannabis card which requires a written certification from an authorized doctor. But even though licensed […]
Blackey Community Center Rebuild Project Still Looking for a Contractor
Letcher County is reportedly still looking for a contractor to rebuild the Blackey Community Center which was heavily damaged in the July 2022 Flood. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has […]
Paintsville Woman Arrested After Writing Bad Checks at Pike County Business
A Paintsville woman is facing several charges for allegedly writing bad checks to a Pike County business. Kentucky State Police say troopers were called to Rural King in Coal Run […]
EKCEP Launches Apprentice Program for Early Childhood Education
There’s a new program available for those interested in a career in early childhood education. Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program – or EKCEP – says they have launched a Registered […]