KY DOT Announces Upgrade of US 119 between Ermine and Mayking
An $11.5 million upgrade is on tap for 2024 for US 119 between Ermine and Mayking. The Kentucky Department of Transportation is getting ready to rebuild the portion from Cougar […]
City of Pikeville Using Technology to Enforce Parking Rules
Technology is going to help the City of Pikeville enforce downtown parking rules. WYMT reports the city has embarked on a one-year pilot program with a company called Automotus which […]
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Looking Into Deer Poaching at Jenkins
Wildlife officials are on the hunt for a poacher who struck in Jenkins last month. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement officials say four deer were shot and dumped in […]
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Announces new CEO
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has a new leader, but it is a familiar face. Kristin Collins, the current Chief Operating Officer who has been with the foundation since 2015 […]
Arrest Made in Drug Smuggling Investigation at Floyd County Detention Center
Prestonsburg Police have made an arrest in an ongoing investigation into drugs being smuggled into the Floyd County Detention Center. Mountain Top News reports on Tuesday a Detective monitoring an […]
Perry County Sheriff’s Office Receives Local Wal-Mart Grant
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office has gotten a grant from Walmart for some new electronic gear. Sheriff Joe Engle says in a Facebook post the Local Community Grant from the […]
Dickenson County Receives Telemedicine Grant
Telemedicine options will soon be available to more patients in Dickenson County. WJHL reports the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority and the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority have gotten two […]
Cumberland Elementary School Names New Principal
A new Harlan County school principal is himself a graduate of the system. On Friday Harlan County Public Schools announced that Dr. Joshua Doyle has been named the new principal […]
Pikeville High School Students Will Receive Free Meals
Pikeville High School students will reportedly be getting free meals for the rest of this school year. The Appalachian News Express reports at the December 14 Pikeville Independent Schools Board […]
Family of Prestonsburg Woman Still Waiting for Answers in Her Murder Six Months Ago
The family of a Prestonsburg woman murdered six months ago says they remain in continuous contact with investigators but are anxious that the case is still unsolved. Amber Spradlin was […]