Final 64 NCAA Tournament Games Begin Today
The last two games of the “first four” in the NCAA Tournament were played last night. Mount Saint Mary’s beat American University 83-72 Xavier got by Texas 86-80. The field […]
Information on FEMA Property Buyout Program Available to Local Flood Victims

If you have damage from the February 14 flood and you live on flood-prone land, the FEMA Property Buyout Program is once again available for anyone interested in Letcher County. […]
Two Harlan Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends in Tennessee
Two teens from Harlan are facing charges after a police chase in a stolen car that led to a mall going on lockdown. WYMT reports a 16-year-old and 17-year-old, who […]
Pike County Man Arrested on Federal Drug Charges
A Pike County man arrested on federal drug charges last year is reportedly ready to plead guilty. Keith Long of Wolfpit Branch was pulled over for a traffic violation and […]
MCHC Hosting Diabetes Alert Day on March 25
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation is hosting a “Diabetes Alert Day” next week on Tuesday, March 25 from 11am to 2pm at CANE Kitchen in Whitesburg. They say it’s a free […]
Steve Williams Steve Williams, age 92, of Whitesburg, passed away on Monday March 17, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by 1 daughter: Shelia Hamm of Nicholasville and […]
The Cougars Allow 6 Runs in the 7th to Drop Season Opener against Breathitt County
On a beautiful day, the Letcher County Central Cougar baseball team and new coach Matthew Rigsby opened the season against Breathitt County and suffered a heartbreaking loss to begin the […]
Eastside VA Scores Late to Beat Letcher County Central
The Letcher County Lady Cougars took on Eastside VA out of Wise County at home last night. Eastside scored 5 runs in the top of the 7th to break open […]
Reds End 5 Game Spring Training Losing Streak with Win Over the Angels
The Cincinnati Reds 5 game losing streak in Cactus League spring training came to an end with a 1-0 win over the LA Angels. The Reds are off today and […]
Senator Rand Paul’s Team Visits Flood Impacted Areas of Eastern Kentucky

US Senator Rand Paul’s team has paid a visit to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Hazard Community and Technical College. Paul’s Director of Constituent Service Angela Pace and State […]