Whitesburg, KY

The countywide burn ban in Letcher County has been lifted. Letcher County Judge Executive Terry Adams’ office announced that the complete ban on outdoor burning is no longer in effect. However, Kentucky’s fall forest fire season continues through December 15th, meaning burning is still restricted. Outdoor burning within 150 feet [...] The post LETCHER COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

A Floyd County man is facing charges after police say he intentionally drove a pickup truck into his ex-wife’s home. Police say they were called to a domestic dispute at a home along Route 122 in Hi Hat. Investigators say 44-year-old Lonzie Isaac was waiting outside the home in his [...] The post FLOYD COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF DRIVING TRUCK INTO EX-WIFE’S HOME appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Several Letcher County government offices will be closed next Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Letcher County Judge Executive Terry Adams issued an executive order Wednesday announcing that the County Judge Executive’s Office, Sanitation Billing Office, and County Road Department will all be closed for the holiday. However, [...] The post Some Letcher County Offices To Close For Veterans Day appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

This is the opening round of the KHSAA high school football playoffs across Kentucky. There are 3 playoff games being played tonight and the rest on Friday. Two mountain teams are in action tonight: Class 4A – Whitley County (0-10) at Boyle County (8-2) — 7:30 PM Class 3A – [...] The post KHSAA Football Playoffs Kick Off Tonight; Letcher Central Travels to Knox Central Friday Night appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

A Hazard man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Highway 80 in the Bulan community of Perry County. Kentucky State Police say a Jeep Wrangler crossed the raised median and struck an oncoming Ford Mustang driven by 36-year-old David Baisden of Hazard. Baisden was pronounced dead at [...] The post Hazard Man Killed In Perry County Crash appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Motorists traveling into Whitesburg on Highway 15 should be prepared for possible traffic delays over the next several days. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says bridge deck repairs are underway near Frazier’s Farmers Supply and Wendy’s, at the Highway 15 and Highway 15-X bypass junction. During the work, traffic coming down [...] The post BRIDGE REPAIRS CAUSING TRAFFIC CHANGES IN WHITESBURG appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Linda Faye Halcomb Linda Faye Halcomb, age 77, of Delphia, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. She is survived by her husband: Jasper Ray Halcomb; 2 sons: Rodney Gross of Little Leatherwood and Scotty Halcomb of Delphia; 1 daughter: [...] The post Local Obituaries Wednesday November 4, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

The Letcher County Central Middle School sixth grade football team is headed to the state semifinals after capturing the Region 3 Championship Saturday with an impressive 26-6 victory over Breathitt County at Pikeville 13-2 Letcher Central will face Ryle, the Region 2 champion after beating LCA last night 18-0. LCMS [...] The post Letcher County Central Sixth Grade Football Team Will Play Ryle Saturday In State Semifinals appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Number 23 Kentucky opened the college basketball regular season in impressive fashion Tuesday night, rolling past Manhattan 85-57 at Rupp Arena. Milan Momcilovic led the Wildcats with 24 points, knocking down six three-pointers to tie the school record for most threes in a Kentucky debut. Zoom Diallo added 12 points, [...] The post No. 23 Kentucky Rolls Past Manhattan 85-57 in Season Opener; Momcilovic Scores 24 in Wildcats Debut appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

It was a nail-biter in the race for Letcher County Judge Executive Tuesday night, as voters went to the polls in the 2026 General Election. With all 15 voting locations and all absentee and early voting results being reported, Republican incumbent Terry Adams was elected to a third term as [...] The post Terry Adams Wins Third Term by Just 24 Votes as Letcher County Voters Decide Key Local Races In The Letcher County General Election appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.