Letcher County Sanitation Workers Discuss Need For Hazardous Pay
The Letcher County Fiscal Court is reportedly holding a special meeting next week to discuss the dangers faced by county Sanitation Department workers after the workers told the Court they […]
Hung Jury in Trial of Former Pike County Attorney
It’s a hung jury in the murder trial of a former assistant Pike County attorney accused of murdering his wife. The trial began last week in Pike Circuit Court for […]
Belfry Middle School Wins Safety Award in National Competition
Congratulations are going out to Belfry Middle School for winning first place in an Innovation and Inventions competition at the annual Technology Student Association Conference in Orlando earlier this month. […]
Murder Indictment Issued in 2023 Leslie County Fire Truck Crash
A murder indictment has been handed down by a Leslie County grand jury against a Coon Creek Fire Department member who prosecutors allege was driving drunk when he crashed a […]
Pikeville Doctor Sentenced To Two Years in Prison
A Pikeville doctor is going to prison for at least two years for illegally prescribing amphetamines. The US Attorney’s Office says Jason Stamper was sentenced to 32 months after pleading […]
No Bond For Pair Accused in Perry County Double Murder
No bond for two people facing murder charges in a shooting last week in Perry County. 20-year-old Treston Combs of Bulan and 19-year-old Emmaleigh Collins of Jeff were arraigned Tuesday […]
Pikeville Fire Department Testing Safe Haven Baby Box
Pikeville Fire Department Station Three is now testing a newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box. The Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center and the City of Pikeville have partnered with others on […]
New Housing For July 2022 Flood Victims in Floyd County
With many victims of the July 2022 flood still without a permanent place to live, officials are planning a new housing development in Prestonsburg. Called the New Hope Estates, it […]
University Center of the Mountains Names New Director
Hazard Community and Technical College’s University Center of the Mountains has a new leader. Tammy Duff has been named as director of the school that provides increased access to bachelor’s […]
$1.5 Million in ARC Funding For Nature Based Tourism
Several hundred thousand dollars in funding is coming to the Cumberland-Pine Mountain Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Corridor project. Last week the Appalachian Regional Commission announced $1.5 million in grants to […]