Whitesburg, KY

PDF of print edition Fiscal court members stir anger in Jenkins By WILLIAM FARLEY       A controversy over using coal severance tax money to help refurbish the Old Jenkins High School carried over this week to the Jenkins City Council. More ... Dogs were hunting when trooper shot them, owner says      A Kentucky State Police trooper shot and killed two hunting dogs after their loud barking disturbed his sleep, the owner of the dogs has charged. Arnold Coleman, of Virgie in neighboring Pike County, said the trooper "admitted doing it" after a dog tracking system led Coleman and his teen-aged daug... More ... It's a scam, sheriff says       Letcher County Sheriff Danny Webb is warning the public of a possible scam asking people to donate to the sheriff's department. "No way are we soliciting funds for this office," said Webb. Webb said to be wary of phone calls asking for donations for the sheriff's office. More ... Study: Hospital generates $14.9 million locally       Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital spends about $14.9 million each year on staff salaries and on the purchase of local supplies and services, according to a new study prepared for the Kentucky Hospital Association. More ...