It’s hard to imagine an artist who has had more influence on country music than Loretta Lynn. Lynn released dozens of albums and more than 80 singles in a career that spanned over 60 years. Lynn was ...

A photo of a coal miner at a Kentucky elementary school's homecoming went viral, capturing the hearts of many with its ...

A photo of a coal miner at a Kentucky elementary school's homecoming went viral, capturing the hearts of many with its reminder of the sacrifices coal miners make for their families.

Down for the count! Sydney Sweeney’s new film Christy earned a spot on a list that no studio wants to make. The R-rated ...

OAK HILL, W.Va. (AP) — Lisa Emery loves to talk about her “boys.” With each word, the respiratory therapist’s face softens and shines with pride. But keep her talking, and it doesn’t take long for ...

Emmy Russell is carrying on Loretta Lynn’s country music legacy in a way only family can. The American Idol alum took the Grand Ole Opry stage for a breathtaking performance of “Lay Me Down,” honoring ...

Merle Travis, who penned the timeless country hit "Sixteen Tons," was born Nov. 29, 1917, in Rosewood, Kentucky.

People often discuss which Hollywood star might play them in a movie about their life. For legendary boxer Christy Martin, the actor turned out to be Sydney Sweeney. Sweeney transformed into "Christy, ...

In the 1990s, Christy Martin was considered the most exciting and successful female boxer. She won a super welterweight title, was the first woman signed by boxing impresario Don King, and was ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The body of a coal miner was found early Thursday in a mine that flooded in southern West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. Machines had been pumping water out of Alpha ...

A coal miner from Kanawha County missing since Saturday following a flooding incident at the Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc.-controlled Rolling Thunder coal mine in Nicholas County, has been found ...