According to a social media post, Nick Whitaker has been appointed as a district judge in Letcher County. He replaces Kevin Mullins, who was shot and killed in his chambers in September 2024.

According to a Letcher County website, Mullins presided over the 47th District Judicial District, which oversees "ordinances, misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, probate of wills ...

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WJHL) — Days after Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in his court chambers, people in the county are still ...

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — As the aftermath of Thursday’s Letcher County shooting unfolds, LEX 18 has learned more background information on the victim and suspect. The shooting victim, 54 ...