The Kentucky State Police celebrated a successful year by announcing several accomplishments achieved across the Commonwealth of Kentucky during 2025. The press office for the Kentucky State …
Candidates planning or considering a run for public office during the May Primary have only a few days left to make it on the ballot. Candidates, regardless of party affiliation, have until the …
Governor Andy Beshear announced on Tuesday, January 6, that Kentuckians who have a Real ID driver's License can now use a digital version when traveling. The license is available …
A fast-moving grass fire at Quicksand on Monday afternoon nearly caused a disaster for one homeowner. According to reports, Steve Hale was burning some “sticks and twigs” on his property …
The city of Berea and Berea College recently honored a graduate of Breathitt High School with a banner. Jeffery Reddick, a 1987 BHS Alumnus, and several other graduates of the school were …
After several windy days without rain, Judge Executive Jeff Noble announced a ban on “all outdoor burning in all areas of Breathitt County” due to current weather conditions and extreme forest …
The Breathitt County Grand Jury met on Tuesday, January 6, and returned indictments against nine individuals for a variety of charges Matthew Szabo , of Sewell Street in Jackson, was indicted on …
The Breathitt County Election Board met in a brief regular session on Tuesday in preparation for the May 19, 2026, Primary. The Board accepted a letter from Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan …
James Leonard Mullins, a retired teacher and former Chief of the Jackson Fire Department, died on New Year’s Eve after a long illness. He was 80. Mullins was a teacher in the Breathitt …
Danny Phipps grinned when he talked about what he called his “second retirement.” He officially retired from this position with the Breathitt County Sheriff’s Office and the Administrative …
A single-vehicle crash on Highway 1110 knocked out power to nearly a fourth of Breathitt County. The accident occurred on December 31, shortly after 12:50 p.m., approximately 1.4 miles from …
A female driver was injured late Christmas Eve after rolling her vehicle over a 15-foot embankment on Highway 30 West. Brenda Taulbee, of Jackson, received an injury to her hand in the wreck …
The Breathitt County Fiscal Court met on December 23 to discuss a major solar project, road issues, and an ongoing community dispute. The members of the court heard information about the …
Donna Slone smiled as she talked about a friend she had not seen in more than 30 years. She said her friend knew everyone in Jackson and was a frequent guest at City Hall, the bank, and other …
The cold winter weather is not helping with the planned installation of a new set of playground equipment at Douthitt Park. Mayor Laura Thomas announced at a recent meeting of the Jackson City …
Traffic was slowed on Highway 205 near Mudlick Road after a single-vehicle commercial vehicle crash on Christmas Eve. Vehicles passing the scene reported the crash at 2:30 on Wednesday afternoon …
Patrick Combs’s dream turned into a nightmare on Christmas Eve after he was arrested and lodged in a Hazard Jail. Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan responded to a report of a man sleeping …
Trooper Jordan K. Barnett received the 2025 Governor's Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement for Post 8 in Morehead. According to the KSP press release, the award highlights Barnett’s …