Winter Storm Fern moved across Breathitt County over the weekend, dropping a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain, shutting down businesses and roadways. According to the National Weather …

Highway 1110 at Haddix was blocked for nearly two hours on Wednesday, January 21, after a minor accident. No injuries were reported, but traffic was stopped and rerouted while an official waited …

The cold weather moving into the mountains on Saturday was the main focus of most residents, but an urgent call from the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter was answered by some local heroes. …

The Breathitt High School Archery Team is sending one archer to compete at the state level after advancing during the All-A Regional Shoot at the Wolfe County Middle School in Campton. Jayden …

The Jackson City School Quick Recall Team won the 2026 Governor’s Cup District Championship on Saturday, January 17. The Quick Recall Team defeated Wolfe County, Owsley County, and Breathitt …

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the latest deer hunting totals for Kentucky. December was a strong month for Kentucky hunters, who harvested 11,592 deer in the month …

While most Jackson residents were tucked warmly in their beds, the staff of the Jackson Water and Sewer Departments were out in the cold restoring service to the residents of South Jackson. As …

Emergency crews responded to the report of a single-vehicle accident on Highway 30 West near Shoulderblade late Monday night. Fire and rescue crews from the Canoe Community and Jackson Fire …

Candidates Draw for May Ballot Slots The hallway of the Breathitt County Courthouse was crowded on Thursday, January 15, but there was no mudslinging, name-calling, or rumors. Just …

Democrats County Judge - #1 Jeff Noble, #2 Vicie Pelfrey, #3 Hargis …

The entire thing took a little work, but somehow members of the Jackson and Vancleve Fire Departments pulled off the surprise. Firefighters from both departments honored Raymond Heater, …

The Jackson City Council approved the purchase of a new aerial fire truck, but not without some debate and one abstention during its regular session on Thursday, January 15. After some …

Michael Scott Combs, 33, of Highway 30 West, was arrested on Saturday, January 17, and charged with four counts after police officials received an anonymous tip. According to police officials, a …

The Breathitt Middle School Academic Team traveled to Wolfe County on Saturday, January 17, for the District Governor’s Cup competition. After a full day of written assessments and quick …

Trooper Dawson Duff found himself in the middle of a “romantic situation” last Monday after being called to the disturbance on Big Branch of South Fork. Duff was called to a home at 725 Big …

The Board of Directors of the Breathitt County Cooperative Extension Service announced on Monday that Eric Collins has been hired as the newest 4-H Youth Development Agent for Breathitt County. …

Volunteers from across Breathitt gave their time recently to continue an annual New Year’s tradition. Representatives from numerous Breathitt County churches and community organizations came …