Former Sheriff to Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation

Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines will be spending 30 days in the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in La Grange to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Last week a judge ordered […]
AEP Donates to Flood Relief Organizations

The American Electric Power company is donating $150,000 though its charitable foundations to nonprofits working toward flood relief in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. AEP says their AEP Foundation donated […]
South Carolina Woman Leads Police on Two County Chase
A South Carolina woman is facing charges for a police chase that went through Pike and Floyd counties last month. Prestonsburg Police ultimately arrested the woman for the chase that […]
Whitesburg Mayfest Event Set for May 10
The date has been announced for Whitesburg Mayfest. It’s set for Saturday, May 10 along Main Street in downtown Whitesburg. Each year Mayfest coincides with the Grey Matters Whitesburg 5K […]
Kentucky Survives Oklahoma on Last Second Shot in SEC Tournament
The Men’s SEC Tournament continued Thursday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. In a thrilling game that ended about 1:15am this morning, the Kentucky Wildcats survive and advance with an 85-84 […]
Johnson Central Loses to Sacred Heart in Girls Sweet 16; North Laurel Plays Today in Quarterfinals
At the second day of opening round games at the KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena on Thursday, 15th Region champion, the Johnson Central Lady Golden Eagles […]
Local Obituaries-Friday March 14, 2025
Deborah Diane Everly Deborah Diane Everly, age 71, of Sandlick, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by 1 son: Brian Combs of Jenkins; 1 […]
Letcher County Central Boys Volleyball Will Play Road Matches Friday and Saturday
The 2-1 Letcher County Central boys volleyball team will next play this evening, Friday, March 14th at Fleming County at 7:00pm and the LCC Boys volleyball will be playing in […]
Athletics Blast Reds in Spring Training
The Athletics blasted the Reds 12-1 on Thursday in Spring Training play. The 9-9 Reds will have split squad games today, taking on the White Sox at 4:05pm eastern this […]
Whitesburg Police Department Welcomes New K-9 Officer

The Whitesburg Police Department has a new K9 Team. Officer Jason Adams has completed his training to be a K9 handler and he is now paired with his German Short-Haired […]