Local schools receive chamber of commerce grants
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce awarded a total of more than $5,000 in grant funds to several…
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Jenkins school district endorses casino gambling bill
Last year, the City of Jenkins revealed to EKB News that plans are in place for a casino and resort…
Read MoreCommunity uplifts Letcher fire victims
A Letcher County couple lost their home just two days before Christmas, but since then, they’ve received…
Read MoreHuffman sentenced to life in Letcher murder
Four weeks after he was found guilty of murdering 24-year-old Michael Hogg on New Year’s Day 2014,…
Read MoreMLK life, legacy celebrated in Whitesburg
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast and memorial…
Read MoreJenkins Fire Dept. honors South Carolina boy killed in fire
4-year-old James Raugh, his two siblings and their father all perished in a fire at their mobile home…
Read MoreLetcher man facing torture charge in shooting of dog
A Letcher County man is facing a felony charge in the alleged brutal killing a dog. 39-year-old Jason…
Read MoreWhitesburg residents asked to conserve water
For much of the past month, the City of Whitesburg has been dealing with numerous water leaks and line…
Read MoreWhitesburg wins grant for free summer concert series
The City of Whitesburg got some good news to kick off the new year. The city was selected as one of…
Read MoreDozens step up for fitness challenge in Letcher County
The Letcher County Recreation Center was set to be closed on New Years Day, but the doors were open.…
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