2020-02-05

Woman found lying in creek at Premium; Sheriff says case not related to Cowan beating

Police are still trying to determine what happened to a woman found hypothermic and unresponsive in a creek at Premium on Monday morning. Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines said his department is not releasing any information about the victim pending investigation. A passerby called the sheriff ’s department directly about 10 a.m. Monday to report that a woman was lying […]

Collier’s Creek getting bridge

Preparation is under way for a new $1,008,059 bridge over the Poor Fork of the Cumberland River at Collier’s Creek Road (KY 3404) in Letcher County. The old bridge will remain open while the new one is under construction. “This is a busy area,” said Heath Holbrook, Highway Technician Assistant with District 12’s Whitesburg Section Office. “… The contractor will […]

Make this romantic supper for your special Valentine


I love preparing a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day. Cooking is one of the ways I show my love for my sweet husband, Michael. We’ve been married for 45 years, so I’ve had plenty of opportunities to create romantic meals, from breakfast in bed to late-night fireside suppers. What better time to prepare a heart-healthy meal than on the one […]