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Trump administration moves to rescind $500 million for federal prison in Letcher County • Kentucky Lantern

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Trump administration moves to rescind $500 million for federal prison in Letcher County • Kentucky Lantern

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The former surface coal mine in Roxana in Letcher County where a federal prison has been proposed. (Photo by No New Letcher Prison)The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to claw back $500 million for a prison in Letcher County, a project that has been subject to stops and starts for nearly two decades. A Justice Department budget request dated June 13 proposes to rescind construction funding for a medium-security prison in Roxana for the upc…Read Article

The greatest advice anyone could give us

Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg

The greatest advice anyone could give us

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Each of us is confronted with temptations every day. These temptations come at us in three different ways, according to 1 John 2:16. They are the lust of the eye, lust of the flesh, and the pride of life.Read Article

Letcher County school bus drivers threaten to strike - Mountain Top Media

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Letcher County school bus drivers threaten to strike - Mountain Top Media

Letcher County school bus drivers are pushing for a pay raise and are threatening a strike.Read Article

Officials: Smith, Williams could lose certification

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Part 1 of 3Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Beautifying the town of Blackey - The Mountain Eagle

(Photo courtesy Nina Cornett) The recent addition of two pots of bright red geraniums, seen under the “Welcome to Blackey” sign, add beauty to welcome area visitors to Blackey see when they enter the town. The post Beautifying the town of Blackey first appeared on The Mountain Eagle.Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

SNAP cuts could hurt grocery stores, too - The Mountain Eagle

Critics of proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are struggling to find evidence of how the cuts would help U.S. taxpayers. But they say one thing is clear: The changes outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill could leave thousands of rural Americans hungry. “Cuts to SNAP would affect residents of every state in all types of communities, but advocates fear the fallout could especially hit rural people, who are more …Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Seedtime on the Cumberland celebrates art and music - Mountain Top Media

Seedtime on the Cumberland was held in Whitesburg and celebrated art and music.Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Former Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Killing Judge Files Motion to Dismiss Indictment

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The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a judge has filed a motion to dismiss his indictment.Artificial Intelligence · Letcher County See the Story

SOAR Donates Laptops to Support SKCTC Students in Need

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Thanks to a generous gift from Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College will be able to relaunch its student loaner laptop program, helping students continue their education during times of hardship. The Southeast Education Foundation played a key role in securing and coordinating this gift, working closely with SOAR and campus leadership to ensure the donation would directly benefit students in nee…Education · Whitesburg See the Story

Festival is back for its 39th year in Whitesburg - The Mountain Eagle

Seedtime on the Cumberland returns for the 39th year this weekend, with food and craft booths and music ranging from Old Time to Punk. The annual festival will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at the Appalshop Solar Pavilion behind 91 Madison Street in Whitesburg. It will continue from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Parking is available beside the Letcher County Recreation Center and in downtown, and the pavilion can be reached via the co…Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article

Seedtime on the Cumberland to Celebrate Appalachian Art and Music - Mountain Top Media

Seedtime on the Cumberland will be taking place in Whitesburg June 6-7, 2025, and will offer art, music, and more.Whitesburg, Kentucky · Whitesburg Read Article