A former Breathitt County man was killed in a two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning after his truck collided with an ambulance. John Raymond Southwood, 41, of Cynthiana, formerly of Lost …
A portion of a multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by the Breathitt County School System against several international media companies ended on Friday, May 15, after officials confirmed that a …
There will be several new faces in county government when officials take office in January following the May primary on Tuesday, May 19. Voters in Breathitt County signaled a desire for …
A field worker at the Robinson Center had a dangerously close call on Monday after an apparent medical emergency. Paramedics and rescue crews were called to a single-vehicle accident at 2:13 …
An eighteen-wheeler hauling a piece of heavy equipment to Jackson caused a traffic jam early Monday morning after reportedly losing control near Vancleve. The single-vehicle accident occurred …
Drivers experienced a slight slowdown and some congested traffic on Monday, May 11, when the Kentucky Department of Transportation closed a well-traveled ramp on Highway 15. Despite plenty of …
With less than a week to go before the 2026 May Primary, more than 400 voters have already cast their votes. Early excused voting wrapped up on Wednesday, May 13, and 33 had taken advantage of …
About thirty Breathitt County residents gathered on the lawn of the Breathitt County Courthouse on Thursday, May 7, for the annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. The crowd joined …
Governor Andy Beshear announced two recycling grants for Breathitt totaling more than $179,000 on Tuesday. The county was awarded $171,824.67 to “support and expand the county’s recycling …
On April 30, the staff and associates of the Jackson Walmart helped a local lady celebrate a milestone. Darlene Campbell celebrated her fortieth year as a member of the Jackson Walmart team. …
A 54-year-old Owsley County man was arrested on Sunday after being removed from McDonald’s by the Jackson Police Department. Gary L. Riley, of Moores Branch near Lerose, was arrested on May 3 …
The investigation into the March 26 death of a man on Town Flat was closed this week after a toxicology report indicated that the cause of death was an accidental overdose. Jeffery Dale Lykins, …
After several years of work, final approval has been granted for the construction of the Kragon Village Learning Center. The Board of Directors of the Kragon site was informed by letter on …
The Breathitt County Grand Jury returned three true bills on Tuesday, May 5, and issued indictments against three accused offenders. Renee M. Coleman , 36, of Highway 15 South, was indicted on …
A special meeting of the Breathitt Fiscal Court completed some routine business and then took no action on pay raises for elected county officials. The meeting was called to order by Judge Jeff …
The Rousseau Volunteer Fire Department received two grants totaling $11,500 this week. Lindsey Wolfe, Manager of the Jackson location for People's Bank, presented a $1,500 check to the …
Two public meetings held on Thursday, April 30, could help local planners chart Jackson’s future. Approximately 30 people attended the two information and discussion sessions on Thursday to …
An eleven-year-old Frozen Creek child was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center late Tuesday evening after being shot in the eye with a BB gun. Few details have been released, …