Closings and Delays for Thursday, February 12, 2026

Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Elliott County Schools 2 Hour Delay Thursday Letcher County Schools Closed Thursday
BSCTC to host FAFSA Workshops to increase access to higher education

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) will host a series of FAFSA workshops in late February aimed at helping students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) […]
Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers Hosts Big Sandy MathCounts Competition

The Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers hosted the Big Sandy Chapter MathCounts Competition on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Big Sandy Community and Technical College campus in Prestonsburg, KY. […]
Pike County Man Arrested in Alleged Telecommunications Cable Theft

A Pike County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing tellecommunicatins cable for scrap. Police responded to a theft report from AT&T at Sookey’s Creek. Officers later found 34-year-old Joshua […]
Louisa Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Lawrence County authorities say a Louisa woman is facing her fourth drug-related arrest in six months after a traffic stop early Thursday morning in Louisa. Troopers with KSP Post 14 […]
Prestonsburg Man Charged in Child Endangerment Case

A Prestonsburg man is facing a child endangerment charge after police say a small child was found walking in the street in freezing temperatures wearing only a diaper and shirt. […]
Attorney General Coleman Invests $5.8 Million to Expand Youth Drug Prevention Program

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is investing more money to expand the state’s youth drug prevention program. Coleman is putting another five-point-eight-million dollars into the “Better Without It” initiative. The […]
PMC Recognized for Excellence in Electrophysiology Care

Pikeville Medical Center announced in a statement Feb. 6 that the American College of Cardiology has recognized Pikeville Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who […]
Closings and Delays for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Carter County Schools Closed Wednesday Floyd County Schools 1 Hour Delay Wednesday Lawrence County Schools 1 Hour Delay Wednesday Letcher County Schools Closed […]
Mental Health Hearing Requested For Sheriff Accused Of Killing Judge

Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines are requesting a hearing to discuss Stines’ mental health. Stines is accused of shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in September […]