Whitesburg, KY

PDF of print edition Ex-teacher enters pleas in sex cases       Formal sentencing is scheduled April 23 for a former Letcher County band teacher who has pleaded guilty to 37 counts of third-degree sodomy. Thomas Pike, 44, of Dunham, who has taught high school band at Whitesburg, Letcher County Central and Jenkins, also pleaded guilty to unlawful transaction w... More ... TRUE MARCH MADNESS       The early spring blooms of a Bradford pear tree were in full beauty pelted with a late-season snow. The accumulation melted in the heat of the sun which began to shine about 30 minutes later. The tree is located beside Community Trust Bank. More ... Officials say driver of truck not at fault Poorly built 'berm' resulted in miner's death, report says       State mine safety officials have determined that inadequate conditions contributed to the death of a rock truck operator working at a Letcher County surface mine in early January. More ... County attorney's office pledges to crack down on litter violators       The Letcher County Attorney's Office announced this week that it will begin to "actively prosecute" any person charged with littering. Assistant County Attorney James A. Hubbard has pledged to prosecute persons who have unsightly trash around their homes as well as those who throw bottles, cans a... More ...