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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Breathitt County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 99stories have been published about Breathitt County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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USDA approves Emergency Conservation Program Assistance for portion of Laurel County

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Laurel County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from EF 4 Tornado that occurred May 16, 2025. ECP provides cost-share and technical…See the Story

Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson

Barbourville man arrested following drug trafficking investigation

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BARBOURVILLE — A local man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a weekend investigation led to a substantial narcotics seizure, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.See the Story

Tornado · Jackson

The Cupps, Gary Dugger perform in tornado-affected community

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Residents of Finley Trailer Park gathered last Wednesday evening for a musical performance aimed at bringing the community together after the May 16 tornado.See the Story

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London man sentenced to 13 years on weapons charge

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A local man is facing 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to a weapons charge.Jackson, Kentucky · JacksonSee the Story

Hope for London Board formed at follow-up meeting with The Hope Initiative

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A locally-led long-term recovery team was formed at a follow-up meeting between London-Laurel County leaders and The Hope Initiative on June 3.Jackson, Kentucky · JacksonRead Article

Local boy named honorary Walmart truck driver

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A local 2-year-old boy in remission with a rare form of liver cancer became an honorary Walmart private fleet driver Saturday morning.Walmart · JacksonRead Article

Laurel County Board of Education approves tentative budget, funds request

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The Laurel County Board of Education has met twice in recent weeks.Jackson, Kentucky · JacksonRead Article

Rochester Wendy's Supervisor Acquitted of Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges

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ROCHESTER — The supervisor at a Rochester Wendy’s who was accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile employee while working was acquitted of all charges on Wednesday, June 11. Dane Robert Nelson, 35, of Faribault, was charged with one felony count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct by a person in a position of authority and one gross misdemeanor count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Following a three-day trial, an Olmsted County ju…Jackson, Kentucky · JacksonSee the Story

Lit kicks off Town Center London Strong Concert Series

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With the leering threat of a storm proving to be a false alarm, alternative rock band Lit kicked off the Town Center London Strong Concert Series with a lively show Friday night.Jackson, Kentucky · JacksonRead Article

Fiscal Court approves $46.3 million budget for upcoming fiscal year

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The Laurel County Fiscal Court approved a $46,345,254 budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year Monday during its regular meeting that morning.Jackson, Kentucky · JacksonRead Article

Mia & Wes on Main celebrates recent opening with ribbon-cutting

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After five years of creating designs for weddings, a London couple has opened a floral shop that is now booking for 2026.Jackson, Kentucky · JacksonRead Article

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