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Broadcasting from the highest peak in Letcher County, we're 103.9 the Bulldog WXKQ FM. We are Whitesburg's home for classic rock 'n' roll and the area's best coverage of local news, weather, and sports.
Catch Kevin Day and the Workday Wake-Up Show every weekday morning. The Bulldog is also the official home of Letcher County Central High School sports.
Come rock with us on 103.9 the Bulldog WXKQ!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2011 SNOW PATROL
When winter weather hits and makes the area roads slick and hazardous you can depend on WXKQ and the 103.9 The Bulldog SNOW PATROL. We'll update you continuously on the air and on the website with the latest school and business closings, cancellations and delays along with the complete weather and road condition information.
CLICK HERE for the up to date list of CLOSINGS, CANCELLATIONS and DELAYS.
The Bulldog SNOW PATROL is brought to you by:
Cardinal Automotive, Highway 15 in Hazard. (877)910-3434 or WEBSITE
LM Wright Conrete at Dry Fork. Sand, gravel and cement. 633-2479 or 633-9393
Standard Lab of Mayking on US Highway 119 633-9373. "Providing Testing Needs for The Coal Industry"
and Auto World of Big Stone Gap, VA.
BULLDOG BUDDIES IS BACK!
It's the return of Bulldog Buddies for the 2011-12 school year. Bulldog Buddies will feature alll the elementary, middle and high school students from the Letcher County and Jenkins Independent School Systems giving weekly updates on their school news, events and information. Bulldog Buddies will air every Tuesday at 6:05pm, Thursday at 12:30pm and Saturday at 9:00am.
Bulldog Buddies on 103.9 The Bulldog WXKQ is presented by Alpha Natural Resources, Bringing Energy to Our Lives, Powering the Future and Running Right, and Appalachian Wireless, You Always Get MORE with Appalachian Wireless.
BULLDOG BULLETIN BOARD
Keep up with all events happening in Whitesburg, Letcher County and surrounding areas!
CLICK HERE for the Bulldog Bulletin Board of community announcements presented by Black Mountain Resources at Benham.
Send us the information for your group's next event and we'll post it the the online Bulletin Board and announce it on 103.9 The Bulldog WXKQ.
Send it via e-mail to wxkq@yahoo.com.
Fax to 606-633-4445
or Mail to: WXKQ
P.O. Box 288
Mayking, KY 41837
LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS FRIDAY JANUARY 27, 2012
Fire investigators say it could be next week before they know what started a morning house fire in Jackson County.Dora Brewer, a seven-year-old girl with autism died when she hid from the flames in her bedroom. Dora's mother, sister and infant niece were also inside... Read more »
LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 2012
Hundreds of people from all parts of Kentucky attended the first night of visitation for fallen Pike County Sheriff's Deputy James I. Thacker.Friends, family, and law enforcement colleagues all wanted to pay their respects to the deputy killed in a crash.Deputy Thacker... Read more »
LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2012
An Eastern KY community is mourning the loss of a law enforcement officer. Pike County Sheriff's Deputy James I. Thacker died while on duty after a car crash Monday night near Marrowbone on U.S. 460.Sheriff Fuzzy Keesee says Thacker was serving papers on his way home... Read more »
BULLDOG BULLETIN BOARD
COUNTRY CABIN INFO
Mountain Melody will be playing at the Country Cabin II in Norton VA this Saturday night with music starting at 7:30pm. Admission is $5.00 for adults 12 years and older and $1.00 for children 2 through 11. Country Line Dance Classes will begin at the Country... Read more »
SHOOTING MATCH AT GORDON
There will be a club sponsored shooting match this Sunday January 29th at 9:00am at the Linefork Fish and Game Club at 1742 Highway 510 at Gordon here in Letcher County. For more info call... Read more »
JOB OF THE WEEK 1-23-12
Letcher County KY Career Center Job of the Week for January 23, 2012.Local Mining Companies are looking for Experienced Surface and Underground Miners for the following positions.1. UG Shuttle Car Operator with MET.2. UG Roof Bolter with MET.3. UG Operator at Mine Face... Read more »
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SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS FRIDAY JANUARY 27, 2012
LCC/JENKINS BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL PLUS THE MOUNTAIN TEAMS IN THE STATE ALL A It's High School Basketball action tonight on 103.9 The Bulldog as the Letcher County Central Boys and Girls play a Double Header at home . Game one with tipoff at 6:00pm will be the... Read more »
LOCAL SPORTS THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 2012
LCC/JENKINS BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL PLUS THE MOUNTAIN TEAMS IN THE STATE ALL A As the 2011-2012 High School Basketball Season continues the Letcher County Central Boys and Girls Double Header at home on Friday night. Game one with tipoff at 6:00pm will be the LCC... Read more »
LOCAL SPORTS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2012
LCC/JENKINS BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL PLUS THE MOUNTAIN TEAMS IN THE STATE ALL AThe Letcher County Central Lady Cougars proved that they can contend for a 14 Region title this year with a solid effort on the road last night against the top ranked team in the region, the... Read more »
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