WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) —  A woman is accused of strangling a Wayne County high school football player from behind during a game, the Monticello Police Department announced Wednesday. Police said 36-year-old Kayla Barrett, of East Bernstadt, was arrested in connection with the incident, which happened Oct. 30 during the Wayne County vs. North Laurel game. According to police,...

LAUREL COUNTY, KY. — Unofficial results from the 2026 General Election show 16,098 ballots were counted in Laurel County, representing a voter turnout of 34% among the county’s 47,318 registered voters. All 18 voting locations in Laurel County reported 100% of their results, according to unofficial election totals. Of the [...]

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Crystal Dean Godsey Crystal Dean Godsey, age 53, passes away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Whitesburg ARH. She is survived by her father: Harold Dean Godsey of London; one sister: Shannon Niece of London; one niece: Hailey Payne and two nephews: Billy Jay “Bobo” Sexton Jr and Paul [...] The post Local Obituaries Monday November 2, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Two juveniles and one adult were taken to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in London, Kentucky.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Laurel County residents have an opportunity to make their voices heard as early voting gets underway ahead of the November 3, 2026, General Election. Early voting began Thursday, October 29, and will continue through Saturday, October 31. Voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to [...]

The EF-4 tornado destroyed over 800 homes in Southeast Kentucky, traveling 55.6 miles with wind speeds of up to 170 mph in May of 2025.

The Laurel County Fire Department announced a county-wide burn ban Wednesday. The ban was issued as an executive order from County Judge-Executive David Westerfield banning any and all open burning.

The Haunted Trail of Chaos is celebrating its fifth season, giving thrill-seekers nearly 30 minutes of scares as they make their way through the attraction.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Voters gathered at the Laurel-London Optimist Club in Laurel County on Tuesday, October 27, for a Get Out to Vote Rally featuring U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr. Dave Begley of Forcht Media, representing Classic Hits 96.7 and SAM 103.9, interviewed Barr during the event, bringing local [...]