The Letcher County Central Cougars scored 21-unanswered points to rally and defeat visiting Shelby Valley on Friday night, 35-22. Cougars senior quarterback Gunner Holbrook enjoyed a record-setting night becoming the all-time passing yards and passing TD leader in Letcher County Central High School history. The Cougars (2-1) continue their three-game [...] The post High School Football Scores: Friday, September 4th appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested in Bourbon County on Thursday.  According to Bourbon County Dispatch, Bevin had an active bench warrant out of Jefferson County after not turning over financial documents in child support case.  The case involves his adopted son, Jonah Bevin, [...] The post Former KY Governor Matt Bevin arrested on active bench warrant appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

SCUDDY, Ky. (WXKQ) — Kentucky State Police arrested a Perry County man Thursday following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation involving child sexual abuse material. Brandon Scott Sumner, 32, of Scuddy, was arrested September 3, 2026, after an investigation by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. According to KSP, [...] The post KSP arrests Perry County man following child sexual abuse material investigation appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesb

Henrietta Adams Henrietta Adams, age 98, of Whitesburg, passed away on Tuesday September 1, 2026. She is survived by six grandchildren: Henrietta Hensley, Casey Breeding, Michael Amburgey, Jeff Wilson, Travis Brackett, and Candice Campbell; eleven great-grandchildren; son-in-law: Bill Michels and her special friend and traveling companion: Kim Robinette. Visitation will [...] The post Local Obituaries – Friday, September 4, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WXKQ) – Gov. Beshear announced that his administration has secured an additional $18 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse 10 Kentucky hospitals for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitals receiving funding include Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Pikeville Medical Center. This builds on the Governor’s announcement in May, when [...] The post $18 million in FEMA disaster funds allocated to Kentucky hospitals appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog –

(WKYT) – The former Letcher County sheriff charged in the shooting of a district court judge is appealing a decision to deny him bond. Legal representation for Shawn “Mickey” Stines filed a brief with the [...]

Henrietta Adams Henrietta Adams, age 98, of Whitesburg, passed away on Tuesday September 1, 2026. She is survived by six grandchildren: Henrietta Hensley, Casey Breeding, Michael Amburgey, Jeff Wilson, Travis Brackett, and Candice Campbell; eleven great-grandchildren; son-in-law: Bill Michels and her special friend and traveling companion: Kim Robinette. Visitation will [...] The post Local Obituaries – Thursday, September 3, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

Beatrice Ratliff Hogg Beatrice Ratliff Hogg, age 70, of Kingscreek, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026. She is survived by her husband: Hiram Wesley Hogg; 1 daughter: Lula Marie Hoff of Lexington; 2 brothers and 5 sisters and special sister: Mary Brashears. Visitation will begin at 10:00am Saturday, September 5, [...] The post Local Obituaries – Wednesday, September 2, 2026 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.

WHITESBURG, Ky. — The Mountain Heritage Festival Pageant, presented by LCCHS Cheerleading, is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, beginning at 1 p.m. in Whitesburg. The pageant will feature several divisions and special awards, with an emphasis on celebrating the people, traditions and culture of the Appalachian Mountains. One of the featured competitions [...] The post Mountain Heritage Festival Pageant Taking Place September 12 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, K

Get ready for the Isom Days Festival Thursday, September 3rd though Saturday, September 5, 2026. Carnival rides and games open at 5 p.m. Thursday with karaoke on stage all evening.  There’ll be food booths and craft booths, plus a car show on Thursday evening.  Friday will feature more live music [...] The post Isom Days Festival Underway September 3-5 appeared first on 103.9 The Bulldog – Whitesburg, KY.