LCC & Jenkins Baseball Update

The Letcher County Central Cougars baseball team evened their record at 2-2 after a 10-5 loss to Hazard on the road Monday night.   LCC baseball is right back in action […]

LCC & Jenkins Softball Update

The 1-2 Letcher County Central Lady Cougars softball team will play at Perry County Central at 6:00pm Tuesday evening and have a home game against Johnson Central Wednesday evening at […]

Local Obituaries – Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Virginia Ann Polly Virginia Ann Polly, 81 of Vermilion, Ohio, formerly of Whitesburg, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Rowlett, Texas.  She is survived by 1 son: Nathaniel John […]

Spring turkey hunting season opens in April

Strong population of 2-year-old birds anticipated FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2026) — After a frigid winter filled with snow and ice, Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arrives with excitement for […]

High School Softball Weekend Recap

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars softball team is 1-2 on the season after a 7-2 home loss to Lawrence County Friday night and a 12-2 home win over Shelby […]

High School Baseball Weekend Recap

The Letcher County Central Cougars baseball team is 2-1 in the early season.   The Cougar boys lost 5-2 to Harlan County in the season opener on Friday before bouncing back […]

High School Volleyball Weekend Recap

Letcher County Central Boys Volleyball is 3-6 after 3 weekend matches.  The Cougars lost 3-0 at Pulaski County on Friday. Saturday they beat Jenkins 3-0 and lost to Powell County […]