The list of candidates who will have their names listed on the May Primary Ballot grew by one this week, when Della Lucas entered the race for County Court Clerk. The following candidates have …
Sopia Jiang, a Junior at Breathitt High School, received a coveted invitation to perform as a member of the Kentucky All-State Jazz Band. Jiang was invited to participate and play the piano. …
History and heritage converged on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as the local Masonic community and family members gathered for a momentous occasion: the celebration of Philip V. McIntosh’s 50th …
The Jackson City Council met in regular session on Thursday, December 18, to approve several ordinances and resolutions, as well as to award a contract for the development of a plan for the FEMA …
An early morning fire at 5050 Highway 476 damaged a Clayhole home on Monday. A call to 911 in Hazard at 9:38 a.m. on December 22 reported that a fire had started in a closet in a single-family …
A federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Kentucky in London charged three men, including a Breathitt County man, with conspiracy to sell more than 40 grams of fentanyl in two eastern Kentucky …
Two Perry County men were transported to the Kentucky River Medical Center with multiple injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 15. A 911 call to Post 13 in Hazard alerted local …
The United States House of Representatives took a major step forward last Wednesday when it passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes much-needed funding for a local Kentucky …
The number of candidates filing for public office in Breathitt County slowed to a trickle during the first two weeks of December, prompting many to ask, “Is the ballot complete?” The …
A courtroom full of onlookers heard arguments in the Frankin Circuit Court on Monday that could move a convicted Breathitt County murderer closer to execution. Kentucky Attorney General Russell …
The annual Downtown Christmas event brought thousands of visitors to Jackson on December 6. Events scheduled throughout the day drew visitors to the streets to enjoy visits with Santa and Mrs. …
Officers with the Jackson Police Department kicked off their annual Shop With A Cop program in December by helping several area children enjoy a happier Christmas. Much-loved program relies on …
The Breathitt County Senior Citizens Center was awarded the Kentucky River Aging Council’s prestigious Senior Citizens’ Center of the Year during the Council’s Annual Meeting on …
The Breathitt County Grand Jury met on December 9 to hear several cases, including five charges against four individuals who allegedly failed to pay their child support as ordered by the courts. …
Brenda Begley Buntin, a long-time Breathitt County educator and civic leader, died on Sunday, December 7, after a long struggle with health issues. She was 77. Buntin taught a …
The Breathitt County Soil and Water Conservation District officially welcomed a new member to its Board of Supervisors recently. The Kentucky Division of Conservation recently approved the …
A Breathitt County man who worked for decades at the Social Security Office has found a new position but remains focused on helping others. Gary Brian Curtis spent 15 years serving at the Social …
The Breathitt County Grand Jury convened in regular session on Tuesday, December 9, to hear testimony and determine if enough evidence exists to charge individuals for various alleged crimes. …