The Lawrence County fair will begin on Monday and run until July 18th. There have already been some Pre-Fair events, such as food and clothing projects and a powerwheel derby.
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The Putnam County Fair kicked off on July 10th and will go until Saturday, July 18th. The coronation of the 2026 Miss Putnam County was the highlight of the fair’s second night.
The family of Tyler Smith, a recent Lafayette High School graduate who died from a gunshot wound on July 4, is disputing the Lexington Police Department’s conclusion that his death was an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound, saying they do not believe the shooting was accidental.
Slick roads for travel
Ty Laughery, now cancer free, rang the bell last week, but his supporters are still rallying behind him and his family, hosting the ‘Ty Strong’ car show on Saturday, bringing together friends, community and car lovers alike.
Fire under control at Marathon’s Catlettsburg refinery
Kentucky right-hander Jaxon Jelkin was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, taken No. 135 overall with the final pick of Day 1 of the 20-round event.
With the No. 135 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Kentucky right-handed pitcher Jaxon Jelkin on Saturday.
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A community paramedicine program at Georgetown Scott County EMS is cutting down the number of non-emergency 911calls, freeing up first responders. Veteran EMT Brandon Remley is at the helm of the program. "Most of the time when I go in it's going to be general medical evaluation, vital signs,...
CORBIN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - On Saturday, a 5K run and walk fundraiser brought the Corbin community together to support a young girl and her family as she fights a rare and aggressive brain cancer diagnosis. The event supported Millee Kate Daugherty, 6, who is battling DIPG, or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. According to the...
Troopers responded to a call for assistance from the Middlesboro Police Department regarding a shooting at 5:02 p.m.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Despite a rainy day Saturday morning, members of the community turned out for the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show Family Day event, as the organization celebrates a major milestone — its 90th annual event. The six-day show, happening from July 6 to July 11, features top American Saddlebred riders from...
FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A man has been arrested and taken into custody after he allegedly fired a gun and struck a vehicle with three occupants inside, according to the Fleming County Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, on Saturday morning, authorities responded to a shots fired report on Elizaville Road, and...
Flash flooding remains a concern into Sunday. Tony spotlights the daytime hot spots.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred Saturday afternoon on U.S. 119 near Metcalf Lane at Keith. Kentucky State Police [...]
A women’s volunteer service organization based in the nation’s capital is helping people around the world discover whether their family played a role in founding the United States.
Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the No. 10 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
COMBS BRANCH – A Salyersville woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge over the weekend after an alleged dispute about someone else taking a small child to breakfast. According to the arrest citation, Kentucky State Police Post 9 was dispatched to an assault complaint on July 5 at roughly 10 a.m. on Combs Branch [...]
ROYALTON – Two were arrested on Monday after a child was found playing in the road on Merlin Taulbee Road. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County 911 had received a call from neighbors reporting a child playing in the road unsupervised. The neighbors reportedly watched the child to make sure he/she was safe until [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictment, filed on June 18: Brandon R. Howard, 33, of West Liberty, was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, methamphetamine (Class D felony); first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, fentanyl (Class D felony); and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class [...]
The Harlan Dojo of Mixed Martial Arts celebrated the hard work, discipline, and dedication of its homeschool martial arts students during a promotion ceremony held on July 7. Family and [...]
Embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is resigning from office after an appeals court reaffirmed the city council’s 2025 decision to remove him from his post.
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County standout Abby Barnett concluded her high school career in the East-West All-Star Series in late-June. Barnett competed for the East Senior All-Stars. As a high school student-athlete, Barnett excelled for Magoffin County in softball, basketball and volleyball. Barnett batted .409 with 27 hits, 17 RBIs, seven doubles and five home runs [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County High School is seeking a volleyball coach for the upcoming season. The 2026 high school volleyball season is scheduled to open in mid-August. MCHS showed improvement in the 2025 high school volleyball season. Finishing near the .500 mark in 2025, MCHS compiled an 8-10 overall record. MCHS won seven of its [...]
Today "ideology is put before kids' issues.”
By Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts On the Fourth of July, I realized I needed corn on the cob to round out my menu. My family was coming to celebrate [...]
Former University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is set to move to a part-time role with the university that includes a schedule for $3.06 million in severance payments.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two people from the Tri-Cities area were arrested early Thursday morning by members of the Cumberland Police Department. Caleb Day and Lacey Allen were both [...]
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its July general membership meeting for an afternoon focused on education, community partnerships, organizational updates [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise CIVIL LAWSUITS Denali Capital, LLC., vs. Tyler Roark — credit card debt collection. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC., vs. Lloyd Lefevers — credit card debt collection. [...]
CUMBERLAND, Ky. -- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has named Dr. Erin Reasor as its new Chief Academic Officer, marking a significant milestone in both the college's future and [...]
As U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization nears one month, people in his home state of Kentucky are raising questions about the seven-term senator’s condition and his fitness to serve.
Although Letcher County still has an air ambulance base complete with a helipad, hangar, crew quarters and fueling facilities, it no longer has a medical helicopter stationed there — a change Jenkins Fire Chief Rick Corbett says is increasing response times for critically ill and seriously injured patients. Corbett raised the issue during Monday night’s Jenkins City Council meeting, saying [...] T
One man was shot and another was in jail after an incident on Sheas Fork Monday night. Brian Lee, of Pikeville, was taken to Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left chest/shoulder. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Sheas Fork, a hollow on the edge of Fleming Neon and McRoberts. According to a citation filed [...] The post Man charged in McRoberts shooting fir
Three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken of Ohio is considered one of the nation’s top 50 interior linemen in the 2027 recruiting class and has committed to play in the Southeastern Conference for Kentucky. However, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Gerken tries to use his football prowess to promote his faith and lists “follower of Christ” as the top of his profile on [...] The post UK’s star shooter is im
My radio days aren’t so far behind me that I don’t remember how faithfully people listened or the kindness they always showed me. Now, every so often, someone will stop me and tell me how much they enjoy reading Struttin’ Time in The Mountain Eagle — even people who don’t hunt or fish. That means more to me than you [...] The post I’m very grateful for friends, readers and good memories first appe
There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal sides, the event invokes nostalgia and camaraderie. While the spotlight may land on the burgers and barbecued fare, seasoned grill masters know the supporting cast matters, too. Makers of soft, [...] The post 6 Savv
Members of the Letcher County Homemakers recently traveled to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg, where they toured the restored Shaker community, learned about its unique history and traditions, and enjoyed a day of fellowship. The trip included lunch at Marcella’s Restaurant in Mount Vernon. The excursion was sponsored through the Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service. The p
Hello, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful week and holiday weekend. The heat certainly wore me out. We stayed home for the Independence Day festivities, and I spent most of the time sitting on the porch with a fan. I think I’ll make plans for next year. It was also a sad weekend for our family. My cousin, [...] The post CAT managed an escape from the screened porch first appeared on The Moun
Funeral services for Juanita Adams Wright, 83, were held Friday, June 26 at the Cram Creek Pentecostal Church near Mayking. Mrs. Wright died June 23 while surrounded by her children and other family members. The widow of Daniel Van Wright, the man who “brought light to her life,” she was a caring and loving mother to surviving daughters Tammie Isom [...] The post Funeral services held for Juanita
Officials who oversee the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Kentucky presented their planning for the program to legislators on July 2, but acknowledged that the proposed federal budget could end the program's funding.
The hot months of summer can cause electric bills to spike, but Kentucky Power has multiple ways to help customers who are struggling to pay their bills, the company said in a statement.
AI is no longer a Silicon Valley issue. It is now a Pikeville issue, a Williamson issue and an Appalachian issue. The reason is simple: Artificial intelligence does not run on air or press releases. It runs on electricity.
Over this holiday weekend, as we celebrated America's 250th birthday, I couldn't help but reflect on the costs of war.
The first week of July brought a heat wave that had air conditioning units humming and fans turning as Kentucky Power customers tried to beat the heat, according to a statement from the company.
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
KSP says they responded to the scene of single-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community of Pike County on Wednesday.
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
The city of Hazard is preparing for a full weekend of Fourth of July events in Perry County, with officials also urging residents to take precautions as high temperatures are expected during the outdoor festivities.
Throughout the Ohio River island’s history, flora and fauna have reacted and adjusted to human development like oil and gas wells. As humans abandoned the infrastructure, they've reclaimed their space. The post Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .