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Person found dead in a chair at a community pool

Police in Texas were called to a community pool when a person was found dead in a chair on the pool deck.

Man arrested after assaulting multiple women

A man has been arrested after a domestic disturbance involving multiple victims, according to WVSP.

Stolen cannonballs found by TSA officer

A TSA officer discovered a piece of stolen history while screening a checked bag.

Woman killed in boat crash was ‘instrumental’ to multiple children’s charities

Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly weekend boat crash in Baldwin County as 46-year-old Kristen Delaney, a Mobile woman with deep ties to the local community.

Nearly 160 residents evacuated after roof collapses at assisted living facility

Officials say the collapse was caused by extensive water damage and termite damage.

One person seriously hurt in overnight Lexington shooting

Lexington Police say one person is seriously hurt after a shooting early Sunday morning.

Firefighter donates kidney to husband, a fellow firefighter, after shocking diagnosis

A firefighter donated one of her kidneys to her husband, also a firefighter, after he was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease.

One lane on I-64 east shut down due to crash

One lane on I-64 east shut down

Multiple departments respond to house fire in Lawrence County

Multiple crews are responding to a house fire in Lawrence County, Ohio.

Realignment passed by KHSAA for cross country, track teams

By John Henson Managing Editor Harlan County’s bid for a fourth straight regional cross country sweep got a little tougher recently with changes in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association [...]

Adkins to join politicians speaking at Fancy Farm after launching Kentucky governor bid

Days after launching his bid for governor, Democrat Rocky Adkins will join the lineup of speakers at the upcoming Fancy Farm Picnic, a Kentucky political tradition. Meanwhile, the state’s top Democrat, Gov. Andy Beshear declined to speak this year. Organizers announced the latest lineup Friday evening. The annual barbecue picnic, a fundraiser for the St. [...]

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School board honors academic squad for placing 12th nationally

By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise The Harlan Independent Board of Education honored its middle school Community Problem Solving team for their outstanding performance in the 2026 Future Problem Solving International [...]

Maas named District 5 constable

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A well-known businessman and police officer has been appointed the new District 5 constable. On Friday, Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley named Brian Maas to [...]

Lawmakers discuss Elkhorn City RV park

A proposed Eastern Kentucky gas pipeline to serve a power plant is stirring local opposition

Sharon Kulovsek and her husband moved to the Rowan County woods to be closer to nature and family. What she didn’t expect was to have a gas company representative tell her a planned 30-inch diameter pipeline would run through her yard. The proposed pipeline route, cutting across their front yard, wasn’t disclosed when they bought [...]

EC hires Whitaker as new city attorney

Elkhorn City has hired a new city attorney during a special called city council meeting July 23.

Looking at the Hall of Fame for those with strong faith in God

By Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts In our cynical world, faith is often in short supply. According to the PEW Research Center in a December 2025 survey, only 17 percent [...]

Judge dismisses DOJ’s lawsuit for sensitive Kentucky voter registration data

A federal judge has dismissed a case from the U.S. Department of Justice against Kentucky election officials that sought to gain access to voter registration data, including sensitive information such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers. In an opinion released Thursday, District Judge Claria Horn Boom cited a recent ruling regarding Michigan voter data [...]

Pike recognized as ‘Recovery Ready Community’

Gov. Andy Beshear announced July 16 that Meade, Pike and Wolfe counties are now certified as Recovery Ready Communities.

Leadership Kentucky announces Class of 2026

Leadership Kentucky recently announced in a statement the 52 members of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026.

When the boss sat in the same pew: Crittenden County and the mining that didn't turn bloody

In the 1930s, as Harlan County, Kentucky, erupted into one of the most violent labor conflicts in American history, a quiet reality was unfolding two hundred miles to the west. In Crittenden County, men went into the ground every morning to dig fluorspar—a mineral essential to building the steel for Allied ships, the aluminum for [...]

Ministry opens new building to serve hundreds of Eastern Kentucky families

“I asked God, if he let me live and take care of Jennifer, I’d do his work. He did, so I do,” Eversole said.

Pike BOE gives superintendent high marks in evaluation

The Pike County Board of Education gave its annual superintendent’s evaluation as it met in a special session on July 21 because scheduling issues delayed last week’s regular meeting.

Acker killers still await final fate 41 years later

Nearly 41 years after University of Kentucky student Tammy Dee Acker was stabbed to death during a robbery at her physician father’s Fleming-Neon home, the fate of the men convicted in the crime remains tied to a Kentucky death penalty system that has not carried out an execution in nearly two decades. Recent action by the Kentucky General Assembly changing [...] The post Acker killers still await

Ex-husband dies after shooting and wounding woman at her job

“I am scared for my life. I need help.” Those six handwritten words, written by Sarah Pendleton Wyatt in a sworn affidavit filed in Letcher District Court on July 16 became part of the public record less than 48 hours before authorities say her former husband walked into the Washboard laundromat where she worked and shot her multiple times. Kentucky [...] The post Ex-husband dies after shooting an

Smith’s Hall of Fame honor celebrated

Zo Goodson grew up as a University of Kentucky basketball fan in Tell City, Ind., about two hours north of Lexington. He wanted to play basketball at UK, but when he realized that was not going to happen, he knew the next best step would be to become a student manager at what he considered the “best basketball program in [...] The post Smith’s Hall of Fame honor celebrated first appeared on The Mo

Hot weather sends crappie to deeper water

It is definitely the dog days of summer. You can still get outside and enjoy yourself if you can stand the heat. I can’t stay out in very hot weather, so I usually go fishing early in the morning, late in the evening or at night. When it comes to crappie fishing, summer can actually be one of the best [...] The post Hot weather sends crappie to deeper water first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Letcher Co. native is Kentucky’s only woman now on Death Row

While Benny Lee Hodge remains the only person under a death sentence for a murder committed in Letcher County, another person with close ties to the county also remains on Kentucky’s Death Row. Virginia Susan Caudill, 65, a native of Whitco, is the Commonwealth’s only female Death Row inmate. She is housed at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in [...] The post Letcher Co. native is K

Community enjoys summer despite the heat

Hello, everyone! I hope everyone had a good week. We had another week of rain and heat. Rain and heat remind me of boiling water — lol. I’ve been doing a lot of porch sitting with two fans going because I still want to be outside. The Feel Better List follows. When you have time, please send a prayer or [...] The post Community enjoys summer despite the heat first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Services are held for Juanita Breeding, 78

Juanita Carolyn Mullins Breeding, 78, of Isom, died at her home on Saturday, July 11. Mrs. Breeding was retired from the Letcher County Board of Education after 20 years of service. She loved sitting on her porch and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed doing word puzzle books. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to [...] The post Services are held for Juanita Bree

Fiscal court dismisses proposed credit card; tension emerges

Editor's note: Story has been edited to correct a quote by Dist. 2 Commissioner Clinard "Bubby" Adkins.

Letcher County teen delivers 99 care packages to Eastern Kentucky veterans

Breanna Cantrell, a junior in the dual-credit STEM program, said the project, which she called “Thank a Vet,” was inspired by her great-grandfather’s service in World War II.

Perry County officials warn of door-to-door asphalt scam

According to the Perry County Fiscal Court, two men have been going house-to-house in the community claiming to be employees of the fiscal court.

Kentucky State Police launch “Trooper Talk” podcast

The show, called “Trooper Talk,” features candid conversations with troopers, crime prevention tips, public safety advice and information about careers with KSP.

Floyd County woman reported missing weeks ago found safe

At the time she was reported missing, Moore was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 165 pounds, with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair.

Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy

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 .