Leslie County Murder Suspect Arrested
A man wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing in Leslie County last week has been captured. Kentucky State Police say Darin J. Hensley of Beverly was caught Tuesday afternoon […]
New Letcher County Economic Development Center Opens In Old School Building
Letcher County has a new economic development center built inside a classic Whitesburg building. On Tuesday Pine Mountain Partners, Letcher County Tourism, and EKY Heritage Foundation held a grand opening […]
Pike County Man Indicted For Threatening FBI Agent
A Pike County man is reportedly facing a federal indictment for allegedly threatening an FBI agent. Gabriel Howell has been charged with threatening, intimidation and retaliation after allegedly going to […]
Whitesburg Farmers Market Opens This Saturday May 4
The Whitesburg Farmers Market opens this Saturday and all the Letcher County Farmers Markets have announced their schedules. The Whitesburg Market is Saturdays from May 4 to October 26. The […]
Suspect Named in Fatal Leslie County Stabbing
Kentucky State Police have named the suspect in a fatal stabbing in Leslie County last week. KSP says Darin J. Hensley of Beverly is wanted in the April 24 stabbing […]
Good Returns From General Assembly for Pike County
Some Pike County legislators say the region made out pretty well in the General Assembly session that ended April 15. State Senator Phillip Wheeler tells the Appalachian News Express if […]
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 […]