Letcher County Icon Don Childers Passes Away
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday for Double Kwik / Childers Oil founder DonChilders who passed away last week at the age of 92. Don was born in […]
Pikeville Shriners Raise Over $75K From Hillbilly Days for Children’s Hospital
The Pikeville Shriners Hillbilly Clan 1 Outhouse 2 has received $76,000 from theSoutheast Kentucky Chamber from the Chamber’s Hillbilly Days proceeds. Mountain Top News reports the money came from the […]
Leslie County Man Arrested After High Speed Motorcycle Chase
Police say a Leslie County man arrested after leading police on a motorcycle chase wasgoing 122 mph before he crashed into a deputy’s car. The chase began in Laurel County […]
New Guide Coming From Letcher County Tourism
The staff of Letcher County Tourism is working on a new county tourism guide. They say it will have both a print version and a digital copy with the goal […]
Former State Rep. Angie Hatton Appointed to ARH Foundation For Healthier Communities Board
Letcher County’s former state representative Angie Hatton has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Appalachian Regional Healthcare’s ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities. The Foundation’s mission is to further […]
UPike Receives Large Grant From National Science Foundation
The University of Pikeville has reportedly gotten a nearly $600,000 grant to take part in a program with the U.S. National Science Foundation to look into how to grow food […]
Fireworks Safety Information
If you are thinking about doing your own fireworks in the backyard, Hazard’s Fire Chiefis reminding you of some legal requirements. Chief Robert Keith tells WYMT you need to be […]
Isom, Fleming Neon and Whitesburg Independence Day Events
You can enjoy fireworks in Isom Wednesday night. The Isom Days Festival Committee says they will have a fireworks display starting at dusk Wednesday July 3 at the Isom Fairgrounds. […]
Perry County Man Facing Several Charges in Barricade Situation
A Perry County man is behind bars following a Saturday night domestic violence call that led to the suspect barricading himself in a home on Combs Road. The Sheriff says […]
Escaped Pike County Inmate Back in Custody
An inmate who slipped a Pike County Detention Center work detail last week is back incustody. The Pike County Jailer tells the Appalachian News Express that Andrew J. Eastwood is […]