Jenkins Bass Team Holding Tournament Saturday For State Competition
Jenkins high school bass fishing competed in the KHSAA regional tournament on Saturday. Preston Hammonds and Xavier Stamper placed 8th and advanced to state championship on Kentucky Lake May 9-11. […]
Whitesburg Mayor Tiffany Craft Honored at Dream Appalachia Conference
Whitesburg Mayor Tiffany Craft has been honored with a “50 Under 50 Leadership Award”. Mayor Craft was recognized at the Dream Appalachia Conference last week as what presenters called one […]
Road Closure at Stamper’s Branch This Week
Expect a road closure in Stampers Branch for a few days starting tomorrow. The Letcher County Judge/Executive’s Office says from tomorrow through Thursday evening, crews will be drilling for road […]
Several Letcher County Road Projects Receive State Funding
Some major road improvements for Letcher County have been given money by the state legislature but it could be a while before we see them actually happen. The Biennial Highway […]
Sheriff Mickey Stines “Care Before Cuffs”
Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines says a recent visit from a former drug offender was a blessing and wants to report the man is doing well. Stines says the young […]
Minor Fire Occurs at Hindman Elementary School
There’s some minor damage at Hindman Elementary School after a fire broke out Thursday afternoon. Knott County Schools Superintendent Brent Hoover says it started in a construction dumpster adjacent to […]
36th Annual East KY Leadership Event Underway
The 36th Annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference is underway. This year’s theme is “Comeback Communities: Housing and Redevelopment Strategies”. WYMT reports that in a video message Governor Andy Beshear reiterated […]
Floyd County Woman Charged With Kidnapping
A Floyd County woman has reportedly been arrested for kidnapping after apparently forcing someone to give her a ride. Prestonsburg Police allege Angela Hall forced her way into a car […]
Jenkins City Cleanup Set For Saturday
The City of Jenkins Annual Clean Up is tomorrow. Volunteers will meet at 8:30am at the City Park. Clean up will conclude at noon, with lunch provided by Coal City […]
Downed Tree Causes Major Letcher County Power Outage on Wednesday Night
Kentucky Power says it was a downed tree that fell into some power lines that knocked out the power for about 5000 Whitesburg and several other Letcher County residents last […]