Jenkins, KY

Gordon Johnson Gordon Johnson, age 75, of Neon passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at his residence.  Funeral services for Gordon Johnson are incomplete and will be announced later by Hall and Jones Funeral Home, Jenkins Chapel. Cora Lee Adams Cora Lee Adams, age 75, of Jeremiah, passed away on [...] The post Local Obituaries – Monday, August 24, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

JENKINS, Ky. (WXKQ) – Jenkins Days is happening this weekend, August 21st and 22nd. The traditional festival features food and craft booths open each day 11 a.m. along with entertainment. A parade “Honoring all Veterans” will happen Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Mayor Depriest will deliver a welcome speech and [...] The post Jenkins Days happening this weekend August 21-22 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

DORTON, Ky. (WXKQ) – A Jenkins man is facing multiple charges after Kentucky State Police say a reported hit-and-run led to a chase that ended with a vehicle fire Monday at the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park. Troopers say 49-year-old Timothy Bolden allegedly fled after two separate crashes and continued driving [...] The post Jenkins man arrested in Pike County hit-and-run appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Shelia Ann Gibson Shelia Ann Gibson, age 65, of Whitesburg, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by three children: Angel Polly of Isom, Hattie Miles of Jenkins and Brian Taulbee of Neon; 6 grandchildren; her sisters and brothers along with a special niece: [...] The post Local Obituaries – Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Joseph Kyle McLemore Joseph Kyle McLemore, age 42, passed away on  Wednesday, August 12, 2026 He is survived by his wife: Kristen McLemore of Frankfort; his three children: Haley Combs of California, Jessica McLemore Moseley of Lexington, and Makayla Madden of Shepherdsville; his mother: Alice Feltner of Jenkins; one brother: [...] The post Local Obituaries – Monday, August 17, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

HAZARD, Ky. (WXKQ) – Congressman Hal Rogers has announced more than $30 million in federal funding for nine projects across eight counties during a visit to Hazard on Wednesday. Projects include water infrastructure for the towns of Elkhorn City, Fleming-Neon, Hazard, Jackson, Jenkins along with projects in Elliott, Knott and [...] The post Congressman Hal Rogers announces 30-million in federal funding for eastern Kentucky infrastructure upgrades appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whi

Tennessee executed Anthony “Darrell” Hines on Thursday morning. He was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of Catherine Jean Jenkins.

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – The Letcher County School System will postpone the start of school to Friday, August 14. In a statement, Letcher County Schools Superintendent Josh Yonts says due to severe storm damage, including power lines, road debris and over 2,000 homes still without electricity, the start of [...] The post Letcher County Schools delay opening until Friday, Jenkins Independent opens Thursday appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Richard Wayne Berryhill II Richard Wayne Berryhill II, age 56, of Rocky Face, Georgia, and residing in Jenkins, passed away on Monday August 10, 2026.  He is survived by his wife: Sandra Berryhill of Jenkins; two daughters: Hannah Brown and Haley Buttrey (Butt-tree); five grandchildren and one brother, David Feagans.  [...] The post Local Obituaries – Tuesday, August 11, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.