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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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
KIDS DAY EVENTS 2012
Kids Day 2012
The Letcher County Kids Day is back this year with 4 huge events:
Saturday June 2, 2012 at Jenkins City Park
Friday July 27th at Riverside Park in Whitesburg. It's the Back to School Bash with (FREE school supplies).
Saturday August 18 at Letcher Elementary Schoo.
and Friday December 14th in downtown Whitesburg- Christmas in the Park.
All events are 10:00am-2:00pm except at Christmas In Our Hometown which will be at 5:00pm.
Stay tuned for details here and at 103.9 The Bulldog.
WHITESBURG KY CAREER CENTER JOB OF THE WEEK 5-14-12
Job of the Week for 05/14/2012-05/19/2012The Whitesburg Kentucky Career Center is currently taking applications for Underground Electricians, Maintenance Foreman, Regular UG Foreman, and General UG Mining Positions for three different companies.
All applicants must have Experienced Mining Cards and Retraining up to date; Applicants must be registered for work in Focus/Career Resume Builder by going to www.oet.ky.gov.
You can receive assistance with building your resume in the Office in Whitesburg next to the Ermine Senior Citizens Center. They are happy to serve you with your employment needs.
THE TUESDAY MORNING ROUND TABLE ON TV!
You can watch the Tuesday Morning Round Table hosted by Shirley Sexton each week on the Letcher County Government Channel. The radio show is recorded each Tuesday and airs the following Thursday each week at 9:00am, 1:00pm, 6:00pm and 10:00pm. Each Round Table show is immediately followed by the Old Fashion Kitchen Show with Shirley Sexton and Grayson Holbrook. The Letcher County Government Channel is channel 98 on TVS Cable and Intermountain Cable Systems.
Click HERE for their Facebook page.
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 The Letcher County Extension Service at 478 Extension Drive just off the Whitesburg By-pass and Stone Avenue. 633-2362.
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
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LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS FRIDAY MAY 18, 2012
A man accused of causing a deadly accident last year in Perry County is set to go on trial in November.21 year old Cory Carroll was just indicted this month.He's accused of driving under the influence and crashing into another vehicle head-on, killing 28 year old... Read more »
LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY MAY 17, 2012
A well know 14th and 15th region and former state tournament basketball referee could receive between five and 20 years in prison after a jury has convicted him of drug trafficking.A Letcher County jury convicted 61 year old Tommy Hutton on two counts of trafficking a... Read more »
LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 2012
A special called meeting of the Jenkins City Council was held last night to consider the hotly debated proposal of an occupational tax in the City of Jenkins. The new 1.5 percent tax for the city of Jenkins passed by a 3-2 vote. Council members Becky Terrill,... Read more »
BULLDOG BULLETIN BOARD
AGRESTIC MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL FOR AUTISM
The Agrestic Music and Arts Festival will be held Saturday May 26th at Riverside Park in Whitesburg. This event is raising money for local children who are Autistic and attend a special structured classroom at West Whitesburg Elementary. It will be a fun event... Read more »
LETCHER COUNTY CENTRAL FOOTBALL WEIGHT LIFTING
Any Letcher County Central High School incoming Freshmen through 12th grade students that want to play football needs to take part in weight lifting activities every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm at the High School Fieldhouse next to the football... Read more »
ISOM TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
The Isom Days Committee announces the return of the Truck and Tractor Pull at the Isom Fairgrounds on Saturday June 2nd at 7:00pm. Admission is $10.00 per person and under 5 gets in free. For more information call... Read more »
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SPORTS
LOCAL SPORTS FRIDAY MAY 18, 2012
LCC and JENKINS BASEBALL/SOFTBALL The Letcher County Central Lady Cougar softball team picked up 2 nice wins yesterday in the last home games of the year as they beat the Phelps Hornets in a double header. The Lady Cougars won 10-5 and 17-2. They improve to... Read more »
LOCAL SPORTS THURSDAY MAY 17, 2012
LCC and JENKINS BASEBALL/SOFTBALL In a close one, the Letcher County Central Cougar baseball team lost 6-5 to Union HS in Wise County yesterday. That snapped a 7 game winning streak for the Cougars and moved their record to 22-10. They play at Leslie County... Read more »
LOCAL SPORTS WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 2012
LCC and JENKINS BASEBALL/SOFTBALL The Letcher County Central Cougar baseball game at Union HS in Wise County was postponed yesterday and rescheduled for tonight(Wednesday) at 6:00pm. They play at Leslie County on Thursday and have 2 more games after that to wrap... Read more »
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