The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that the Breathitt County Fiscal Court will receive $51,900 in County Road Aid emergency funds for repair of a slide on North Copeland Road (CR …
A two-vehicle crash near McDonald's late Monday afternoon slowed traffic as emergency vehicles and workers cleared the scene. Emergency officials responded to a call reporting an accident …
The Canoe Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a car fire at 650 Old Buck Road that was endangering several propane tanks nearby. The emergency call came in at 7:48 a.m. on …
After weeks of cold and snowy weather, the temperatures in Breathitt finally rose above freezing during the weekend of January 25-26. By Tuesday, the thermometer rose above fifty degrees for …
Several descendants of the Blanton family celebrated the inauguration of their cousin as the 50th Vice President of the United States on January 20. James David “J. D.” Vance, whose family …
Assistant Jackson Fire Chief Charles Noble noticed something that did not look right as he drove through town on January 16. He noticed a small child standing alone near the corner of Main …
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a public notice on Thursday that describes FEMA’s proposed funding for Kentucky remnants of Hurricane Helene work projects that may adversely …
Fire swept through a mobile home shared by Deana Spencer and Tyler Pennington on Saturday, January 18, destroying everything they owned. Now, relatives and friends are working to help them …
Herschel Turner, a Breathitt County native who played in the National Football League, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 82. Turner was born in Breathitt County in 1942 to …
Daniel Hurt: Count I: theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others, Auto $10,00<$1,00,000, when he knowingly and unlawfully stole a white Ford 450 truck belonging to Vicey and Jeremy …
Cynthia Chapman, a retired teacher, died on Sunday at the age of 77 at the Kentucky River Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Breathitt County on February 10, 1947, Chapman was the …
"It's my honor and privilege to continue to serve Breathitt Co. as your Circuit Court Clerk. I am truly blessed to be elected to this position. We have an outstanding group of deputy clerks that's …
Congratulations to the Jackson City School Middle School Academic Team for their outstanding performance at the Governor’s Cup District Tournament held at Breathitt High School on …
Watts Funeral Home is proud to welcome Luke Eugene Bellamy as the newest member of our dedicated team. Luke is the grandson of Myrtle and the late Gene Watts, he is a lifelong resident of …
It was a sentimental trip to Jackson for Vice-President Elect J. D. Vance when he made a surprise visit to Breathitt County on January 13. Few in Breathitt County knew of the future Vice …
The Kentucky River Medical Center hosted its annual Employee and Director of the Year Celebration on Monday, January 14, and recognized two employees for their service. The …
Thirteen firefighters from the Jackson Fire Department saved a home on Kentucky Avenue Sunday afternoon. According to official reports, an emergency page sent at 12:48 p.m. on January 12 by Post …
A retired teacher who educated generations of Mount Carmel students died on January 10 after a long battle with illness. Ruth Lois Cundiff, 88, passed away on Friday at her War …
Fire and ambulance crews were called to a two-vehicle crash on Main Street Tuesday afternoon. Officers from the Jackson Police Department responded to a crash report at the intersection of Main …
Soon to be Vice-President of the United States JD Vance is in Jackson today. See story in Times Voice Wednesday!