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Former Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Killing Judge Files Motion to Dismiss Indictment

Artificial Intelligence · Letcher County

Former Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Killing Judge Files Motion to Dismiss Indictment

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The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a judge has filed a motion to dismiss his indictment.See the Story

Officials: Smith, Williams could lose certification

Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg

Officials: Smith, Williams could lose certification

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SOAR Donates Laptops to Support SKCTC Students in Need

Education · Whitesburg

SOAR Donates Laptops to Support SKCTC Students in Need

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Thanks to a generous gift from Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College will be able to relaunch its student loaner laptop program, helping students continue their education during times of hardship. The Southeast Education Foundation played a key role in securing and coordinating this gift, working closely with SOAR and campus leadership to ensure the donation would directly benefit students in nee…See the Story

SNAP cuts could hurt grocery stores, too - The Mountain Eagle

Critics of proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are struggling to find evidence of how the cuts would help U.S. taxpayers. But they say one thing is clear: The changes outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill could leave thousands of rural Americans hungry. “Cuts to SNAP would affect residents of every state in all types of communities, but advocates fear the fallout could especially hit rural people, who are more …Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Beautifying the town of Blackey - The Mountain Eagle

(Photo courtesy Nina Cornett) The recent addition of two pots of bright red geraniums, seen under the “Welcome to Blackey” sign, add beauty to welcome area visitors to Blackey see when they enter the town. The post Beautifying the town of Blackey first appeared on The Mountain Eagle.Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Seedtime on the Cumberland celebrates art and music - Mountain Top Media

Seedtime on the Cumberland was held in Whitesburg and celebrated art and music.Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Festival is back for its 39th year in Whitesburg - The Mountain Eagle

Seedtime on the Cumberland returns for the 39th year this weekend, with food and craft booths and music ranging from Old Time to Punk. The annual festival will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at the Appalshop Solar Pavilion behind 91 Madison Street in Whitesburg. It will continue from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Parking is available beside the Letcher County Recreation Center and in downtown, and the pavilion can be reached via the co…Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Seedtime on the Cumberland to Celebrate Appalachian Art and Music - Mountain Top Media

Seedtime on the Cumberland will be taking place in Whitesburg June 6-7, 2025, and will offer art, music, and more.Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Spring Bushcraft Meet-up to Hold Wilderness Survival Classes - Mountain Top Media

Spring Bushcraft Meet-up will be hosting wilderness survival classes on May 30-31, 2025, at Fish Pond Lake in Letcher County.Letcher County · Letcher County Read Article

The 2025 Levitt Amp Music Series Begins May 29 - Mountain Top Media

The 2025 Levitt Amp Music Series will begin May 29 in Whitesburg.Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Pastors in holy blue jeans

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A pastor on a denominationally-related Facebook page took issue with ministers dressing casually in the pulpit.Facebook · Whitesburg Read Article