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Trent Letcher Obituary (2025) - Greenville, PA - Osborne-Williams Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Legacy.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:07 am
Emma Letcher Braniff Obituary (2025) - Berlin, MD - Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home - Selbyville - Legacy.com
Emma Letcher Braniff Obituary (2025) - Berlin, MD - Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home - Selbyville Legacy.com
Published on 23 July 2025 | 9:45 pm
Letcher Lee Gregory Pritchard Obituary (1930 - 2025) - Pontotoc, MS - WTVA - Legacy.com
Letcher Lee Gregory Pritchard Obituary (1930 - 2025) - Pontotoc, MS - WTVA Legacy.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:07 pm
Letcher County Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop - 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Letcher County Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Published on 18 July 2025 | 10:49 am
Watch: New footage shows moments before former KY sheriff shoots judge - Lexington Herald Leader
Watch: New footage shows moments before former KY sheriff shoots judge Lexington Herald Leader
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher man arrested on seven counts of drug trafficking - Mountain Top Media
Letcher man arrested on seven counts of drug trafficking Mountain Top Media
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:01 pm
Braxton Letcher wins High School State Finals - Artesia Daily Press
Braxton Letcher wins High School State Finals Artesia Daily Press
Published on 16 July 2025 | 5:22 pm
Letcher County Community Foundation Sponsoring Community Work Day on Saturday - 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Letcher County Community Foundation Sponsoring Community Work Day on Saturday 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:56 am
Thomas Lee Blair - 2025 - Letcher Funeral Home - Tribute Archive
Thomas Lee Blair - 2025 - Letcher Funeral Home Tribute Archive
Published on 12 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
LEX 18 obtains new video in deadly shooting of Letcher County judge - LEX18
LEX 18 obtains new video in deadly shooting of Letcher County judge LEX18
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Embankment Repairs Scheduled on KY 1862 (Thornton Road) in Letcher County - 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Embankment Repairs Scheduled on KY 1862 (Thornton Road) in Letcher County 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:58 pm
Looking at the final moments before Letcher Co. judge’s murder - WYMT
Looking at the final moments before Letcher Co. judge’s murder WYMT
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:04 pm
Looking at the final moments before Letcher Co. judge’s murder - WYMT
Looking at the final moments before Letcher Co. judge’s murder WYMT
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
James Slone - 2025 - Letcher Funeral Home - Tribute Archive
James Slone - 2025 - Letcher Funeral Home Tribute Archive
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Independence Day Celebrations Happening in Letcher County - 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Independence Day Celebrations Happening in Letcher County 103.9 The Bulldog | Whitesburg-KY
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Prosecutors ask judge to uphold murder indictment in Letcher Co. courthouse shooting case - The Courier-Journal
Prosecutors ask judge to uphold murder indictment in Letcher Co. courthouse shooting case The Courier-Journal
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Incest Charges - Mitchell Now
Letcher Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Incest Charges Mitchell Now
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher man pleads not guilty to multiple felony charges in abuse case - Mitchell Republic
Letcher man pleads not guilty to multiple felony charges in abuse case Mitchell Republic
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Prosecutors in former Letcher sheriff murder case reject request to dismiss indictment - WEKU
Prosecutors in former Letcher sheriff murder case reject request to dismiss indictment WEKU
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Commonwealth’s Attorney responds to motion to dismiss indictment in Stines’ case - WAVE News
Commonwealth’s Attorney responds to motion to dismiss indictment in Stines’ case WAVE News
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Prosecutors ask judge to maintain murder charge against ex-Letcher County sheriff - Lexington Herald Leader
Prosecutors ask judge to maintain murder charge against ex-Letcher County sheriff Lexington Herald Leader
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher County bus drivers advocate for higher wages - WYMT
Letcher County bus drivers advocate for higher wages WYMT
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher County bus drivers advocate for higher wages - WKYT
Letcher County bus drivers advocate for higher wages WKYT
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridge construction increases commute times in Letcher County - WYMT
Bridge construction increases commute times in Letcher County WYMT
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher County school bus drivers threaten to strike - Mountain Top Media
Letcher County school bus drivers threaten to strike Mountain Top Media
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump administration moves to rescind $500 million for federal prison in Letcher County - Kentucky Lantern
Trump administration moves to rescind $500 million for federal prison in Letcher County Kentucky Lantern
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Proposed budget cuts could impact future Letcher Co. prison - WYMT
Proposed budget cuts could impact future Letcher Co. prison WYMT
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Robert Letcher Obituary - Toronto, ON - Dignity Memorial
Robert Letcher Obituary - Toronto, ON Dignity Memorial
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump Administration seeks to rescind $500 million for Eastern Kentucky prison - Lexington Herald Leader
Trump Administration seeks to rescind $500 million for Eastern Kentucky prison Lexington Herald Leader
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School principal tapped as Glendale superintendent - altoonamirror.com
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School principal tapped as Glendale superintendent altoonamirror.com
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher Man Charged with Rape, Incest After Alleged Years-Long Abuse of Adopted Daughter - Mitchell Now
Letcher Man Charged with Rape, Incest After Alleged Years-Long Abuse of Adopted Daughter Mitchell Now
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
FCC Commissioner visits Letcher Co. to talk First Amendment rights - WYMT
FCC Commissioner visits Letcher Co. to talk First Amendment rights WYMT
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Organizers getting ready for first race at dirt track in Letcher Co. - WYMT
Organizers getting ready for first race at dirt track in Letcher Co. WYMT
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Trent Letcher, Greenville, PA - WKBN.com
Trent Letcher, Greenville, PA WKBN.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher Co. Central falls in State Tournament - WYMT
Letcher Co. Central falls in State Tournament WYMT
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
In Loving Memory of John Paul Letcher 7/9/2012 - 5/22/2025 - Gold Country Media
In Loving Memory of John Paul Letcher 7/9/2012 - 5/22/2025 Gold Country Media
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Defense attorneys ask for murder indictment against former Letcher sheriff to be dismissed - Mountain Top Media
Defense attorneys ask for murder indictment against former Letcher sheriff to be dismissed Mountain Top Media
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Kentucky sheriff charged with killing judge files motion to dismiss indictment - WLKY
Former Kentucky sheriff charged with killing judge files motion to dismiss indictment WLKY
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Attorneys for Shawn 'Mickey' Stines file motion to dismiss murder indictment - LEX18
Attorneys for Shawn 'Mickey' Stines file motion to dismiss murder indictment LEX18
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mickey Stines files motion to dismiss indictment in Letcher Co. judge shooting case - The Courier-Journal
Mickey Stines files motion to dismiss indictment in Letcher Co. judge shooting case The Courier-Journal
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Attorney questions indictment of former Ky. sheriff in judge’s death, moves to dismiss - FOX 56 News
Attorney questions indictment of former Ky. sheriff in judge’s death, moves to dismiss FOX 56 News
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Letcher County sheriff asks for murder case to be dismissed, bond hearing - WEKU
Former Letcher County sheriff asks for murder case to be dismissed, bond hearing WEKU
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Ky. sheriff accused of killing judge files motion to dismiss indictment - WKYT
Former Ky. sheriff accused of killing judge files motion to dismiss indictment WKYT
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
How to watch Kentucky high school softball: Taylor County vs. Letcher County, June 6 - USA TODAY High School Sports
How to watch Kentucky high school softball: Taylor County vs. Letcher County, June 6 USA TODAY High School Sports
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
WYMT Investigates: Letcher ambulance service closes - WYMT
WYMT Investigates: Letcher ambulance service closes WYMT
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Extended video from Letcher County courthouse shows interactions before fatal shooting - Yahoo Home
Extended video from Letcher County courthouse shows interactions before fatal shooting Yahoo Home
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher Central wins back-to-back 14th region softball titles - WYMT
Letcher Central wins back-to-back 14th region softball titles WYMT
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Request from Letcher Co. Schools to reinstate federal grants denied - WYMT
Request from Letcher Co. Schools to reinstate federal grants denied WYMT
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
10 new homes in Letcher County celebrated - Kentucky Today
10 new homes in Letcher County celebrated Kentucky Today
Published on 25 May 2025 | 6:25 pm
How to watch Kentucky high school softball: Letcher County vs. Powell County, May 24 - USA TODAY High School Sports
How to watch Kentucky high school softball: Letcher County vs. Powell County, May 24 USA TODAY High School Sports
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Gov. Beshear celebrates completion of high-ground neighborhood - WYMT
Gov. Beshear celebrates completion of high-ground neighborhood WYMT
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man arrested in connection with 2024 Letcher County murder - LEX18
Man arrested in connection with 2024 Letcher County murder LEX18
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man charged with murder in March 2024 Letcher shooting death - Mountain Top Media
Man charged with murder in March 2024 Letcher shooting death Mountain Top Media
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher County man charged in connection with 2024 death of Whitesburg woman - FOX 56 News
Letcher County man charged in connection with 2024 death of Whitesburg woman FOX 56 News
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher Co. sends casseroles of comfort to tornado survivors - WYMT
Letcher Co. sends casseroles of comfort to tornado survivors WYMT
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Owner faces 9 counts of animal cruelty after 8 dogs rescued in Letcher County, sheriff's office says - LEX18
Owner faces 9 counts of animal cruelty after 8 dogs rescued in Letcher County, sheriff's office says LEX18
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New video explains motive behind Letcher County judge shooting - WDRB
New video explains motive behind Letcher County judge shooting WDRB
Published on 7 May 2025 | 9:03 pm
Shawn Stines’ attorney says new video could help explain possible motive in deadly Letcher County shooting - FOX 56 News
Shawn Stines’ attorney says new video could help explain possible motive in deadly Letcher County shooting FOX 56 News
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher County parents challenge school board's decision to close Arlie Boggs Elementary - WCYB
Letcher County parents challenge school board's decision to close Arlie Boggs Elementary WCYB
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kentucky school officials ask to extend federal COVID relief payouts for planned projects - Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky school officials ask to extend federal COVID relief payouts for planned projects Kentucky Lantern
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Irreplaceable’: Letcher Co. fire department mourns death of retired firefighter - WYMT
‘Irreplaceable’: Letcher Co. fire department mourns death of retired firefighter WYMT
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher Co. School Board votes to close Arlie Boggs Elementary - WYMT
Letcher Co. School Board votes to close Arlie Boggs Elementary WYMT
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher Co. School Board votes to close Arlie Boggs Elementary - WYMT
Letcher Co. School Board votes to close Arlie Boggs Elementary WYMT
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Community meeting to talk about future of Letcher Co. school - WYMT
Community meeting to talk about future of Letcher Co. school WYMT
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Beshear appoints new district judge in Letcher County - LEX18
Beshear appoints new district judge in Letcher County LEX18
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Former KY sheriff charged with killing judge plans to argue ‘insanity’ defense - Lexington Herald Leader
Former KY sheriff charged with killing judge plans to argue ‘insanity’ defense Lexington Herald Leader
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Letcher County sheriff accused of murdering judge will get psych evaluation - WLKY
Letcher County sheriff accused of murdering judge will get psych evaluation WLKY
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Nominees for Letcher Co. judge’s seat all Appalachian School of Law alums - WJHL
Nominees for Letcher Co. judge’s seat all Appalachian School of Law alums WJHL
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Appalachian School of Law grad to replace slain Letcher County judge - WCYB
Appalachian School of Law grad to replace slain Letcher County judge WCYB
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Nominees selected for Letcher County judge’s seat following shooting death - FOX 56 News
Nominees selected for Letcher County judge’s seat following shooting death FOX 56 News
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Commission selects nominees for vacant district judgeship in Letcher County - Mountain Top Media
Commission selects nominees for vacant district judgeship in Letcher County Mountain Top Media
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
FEMA disaster recovery centers open in Letcher, Owsley counties - WYMT
FEMA disaster recovery centers open in Letcher, Owsley counties WYMT
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Judge approves commonwealth's motion to have Mickey Stines examined at KCPS - LEX18
Judge approves commonwealth's motion to have Mickey Stines examined at KCPS LEX18
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Months of work ahead in former Letcher Co. sheriff murder case - WJHL
Months of work ahead in former Letcher Co. sheriff murder case WJHL
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Obituary | Letcher Ryan "Dude" Western, Jr. - Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory
Obituary | Letcher Ryan "Dude" Western, Jr. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Letcher Co. flood recovery efforts continue amid winter weather - WYMT
Letcher Co. flood recovery efforts continue amid winter weather WYMT
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
AERIALS: Huge hillside collapses in small eastern Kentucky town - WLKY
AERIALS: Huge hillside collapses in small eastern Kentucky town WLKY
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
High spirits, rising water, and cleanup efforts in Letcher Co. - WYMT
High spirits, rising water, and cleanup efforts in Letcher Co. WYMT
Published on 16 February 2025 | 8:00 am
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Flooding impacts Eastern Kentucky - WYMT
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Flooding impacts Eastern Kentucky WYMT
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Nursing home in Letcher County relocates its residents to a local high school - LEX18
Nursing home in Letcher County relocates its residents to a local high school LEX18
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Flooding issues in Bull Creek near the Perry County/Letcher County line - WYMT
Flooding issues in Bull Creek near the Perry County/Letcher County line WYMT
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Indigenous group buys 63 acres in proposed prison site, offers different vision for E. KY land - Kentucky Lantern
Indigenous group buys 63 acres in proposed prison site, offers different vision for E. KY land Kentucky Lantern
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Eastern KY activists bought land where feds wanted to build a prison - Louisville Public Media
Eastern KY activists bought land where feds wanted to build a prison Louisville Public Media
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Robert Letcher, Sr. - Hazleton Standard Speaker
Robert Letcher, Sr. Hazleton Standard Speaker
Published on 20 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Former Letcher Co. Sheriff Mickey Stines appears before judge in status hearing - LEX18
Former Letcher Co. Sheriff Mickey Stines appears before judge in status hearing LEX18
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Former sheriff appears in court for status hearing - WYMT
Former sheriff appears in court for status hearing WYMT
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Killed Letcher County judge brought up in old investigation interview - LEX18
Killed Letcher County judge brought up in old investigation interview LEX18
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Recordings: Woman says slain Letcher Co. judge was involved in alleged sextortion scandal - WJHL
Recordings: Woman says slain Letcher Co. judge was involved in alleged sextortion scandal WJHL
Published on 6 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Letcher County judge shooting continues to rock community - WEKU
Letcher County judge shooting continues to rock community WEKU
Published on 5 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Community members resist proposed Eastern Kentucky Prison - Appalachian Voices
Community members resist proposed Eastern Kentucky Prison Appalachian Voices
Published on 3 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Man charged with murder in Letcher Co. - WYMT
Man charged with murder in Letcher Co. WYMT
Published on 28 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Obituary | Alexander "Skip" Earl Letcher of Brandywine, Maryland - brinsfieldfuneral.com
Obituary | Alexander "Skip" Earl Letcher of Brandywine, Maryland brinsfieldfuneral.com
Published on 26 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Former Letcher Co. sheriff pleads not guilty to new murder charge - WJHL
Former Letcher Co. sheriff pleads not guilty to new murder charge WJHL
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Former Letcher Co. sheriff arraigned - WYMT
Former Letcher Co. sheriff arraigned WYMT
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am
No bond set for former sheriff Mickey Stines after arraignment in Letcher County - LEX18
No bond set for former sheriff Mickey Stines after arraignment in Letcher County LEX18
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Votes are in for Letcher County alcohol sales - WYMT
Votes are in for Letcher County alcohol sales WYMT
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Federal government gives green light to build new prison in Eastern Kentucky - Lexington Herald Leader
Federal government gives green light to build new prison in Eastern Kentucky Lexington Herald Leader
Published on 28 October 2024 | 7:00 am
New Letcher Co. sheriff asks for patience - WYMT
New Letcher Co. sheriff asks for patience WYMT
Published on 15 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Former Letcher Co. sheriff appears in court - WYMT
Former Letcher Co. sheriff appears in court WYMT
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Obituary information for McKenna Jo Letcher - Scobee Funeral Home
Obituary information for McKenna Jo Letcher Scobee Funeral Home
Published on 3 September 2024 | 7:00 am