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WSAZ30m ago

Sarah Neff explains why long-term investments are important.

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Pathways Porchlight and the important services it provides.

WTVQ ABC 3653m ago

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Target Corporation has acquired land in Georgetown, Kentucky, for a new store at a development called Georgetown Commons, according to a Memorandum of Site Development Agreement. The document, dated June 30, and recorded with the Scott County Clerk on July 8, shows Target Corporation entered into an agreement with Georgetown Commons, LLC,...

WTVQ ABC 361h ago

Showers Continue This Morning With More Storms Ahead It's another wet start to the day across central Kentucky as scattered showers continue to move through portions of the viewing area. Temperatures started the morning in the low 70s, making for a mild and humid beginning to the day. While we'll likely catch a few breaks in the rain through late...

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

The Harlan Dojo of Mixed Martial Arts celebrated the hard work, discipline, and dedication of its homeschool martial arts students during a promotion ceremony held on July 7. Family and [...]

WTVQ ABC 361h ago

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- A Manchester man died Thursday after being struck by a utility terrain vehicle on Robinson Creek Road in Clay County. According to Kentucky State Police, 56-year-old Robert L. Fisher Jr. stepped from the shoulder of the roadway into the path of a Polaris UTV and was struck. KSP says Fisher...

Salyersville Independent2h ago

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County standout Abby Barnett concluded her high school career in the East-West All-Star Series in late-June. Barnett competed for the East Senior All-Stars. As a high school student-athlete, Barnett excelled for Magoffin County in softball, basketball and volleyball. Barnett batted .409 with 27 hits, 17 RBIs, seven doubles and five home runs [...]

Salyersville Independent2h ago

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County High School is seeking a volleyball coach for the upcoming season. The 2026 high school volleyball season is scheduled to open in mid-August. MCHS showed improvement in the 2025 high school volleyball season. Finishing near the .500 mark in 2025, MCHS compiled an 8-10 overall record. MCHS won seven of its [...]

Salyersville Independent2h ago

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County rising senior center fielder Bella Trusty has carried momentum into the high school softball offseason. In June, Trusty competed for the East Junior All-Stars. The East-West All-Star Series is held annually, featuring some of the state’s top high school softball players each year. Trusty, who excels in both softball and basketball, [...]

Salyersville Independent2h ago

SITKA — Cody Hunley (Salyersville) finished third in the Crate Late Model feature race at 201 Speedway on Saturday, July 4. Hunley, driving the 3H Crate Late Model, turned in a strong performance. An experienced Magoffin County racer, Hunley crossed the finish line behind only second-place driver William Rose and race winner Collin Holmes. Multiple [...]

Salyersville Independent2h ago

SALYERSVILLE — The MCHS Boys’ Basketball Summer Camp is set to open on Monday, July 13 and continue through Thursday, July 16. Boys and girls in grades K-8 are eligible to attend the youth basketball camp, which is slated to be held from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. each day at the Magoffin County High School Gym. [...]

Harlan Enterprise23h ago

Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its July general membership meeting for an afternoon focused on education, community partnerships, organizational updates [...]

Harlan EnterpriseJul 9

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise CIVIL LAWSUITS Denali Capital, LLC., vs. Tyler Roark — credit card debt collection. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC., vs. Lloyd Lefevers — credit card debt collection. [...]

Harlan EnterpriseJul 9

CUMBERLAND, Ky. -- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has named Dr. Erin Reasor as its new Chief Academic Officer, marking a significant milestone in both the college's future and [...]

Mountain EagleJul 8

Although Letcher County still has an air ambulance base complete with a helipad, hangar, crew quarters and fueling facilities, it no longer has a medical helicopter stationed there — a change Jenkins Fire Chief Rick Corbett says is increasing response times for critically ill and seriously injured patients. Corbett raised the issue during Monday night’s Jenkins City Council meeting, saying [...] T

Mountain EagleJul 8

One man was shot and another was in jail after an incident on Sheas Fork Monday night. Brian Lee, of Pikeville, was taken to Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left chest/shoulder. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Sheas Fork, a hollow on the edge of Fleming Neon and McRoberts. According to a citation filed [...] The post Man charged in McRoberts shooting fir

Mountain EagleJul 8

Three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken of Ohio is considered one of the nation’s top 50 interior linemen in the 2027 recruiting class and has committed to play in the Southeastern Conference for Kentucky. However, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Gerken tries to use his football prowess to promote his faith and lists “follower of Christ” as the top of his profile on [...] The post UK’s star shooter is im

Mountain EagleJul 8

My radio days aren’t so far behind me that I don’t remember how faithfully people listened or the kindness they always showed me. Now, every so often, someone will stop me and tell me how much they enjoy reading Struttin’ Time in The Mountain Eagle — even people who don’t hunt or fish. That means more to me than you [...] The post I’m very grateful for friends, readers and good memories first appe

Mountain EagleJul 8

There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal sides, the event invokes nostalgia and camaraderie. While the spotlight may land on the burgers and barbecued fare, seasoned grill masters know the supporting cast matters, too. Makers of soft, [...] The post 6 Savv

Mountain EagleJul 8

Members of the Letcher County Homemakers recently traveled to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg, where they toured the restored Shaker community, learned about its unique history and traditions, and enjoyed a day of fellowship. The trip included lunch at Marcella’s Restaurant in Mount Vernon. The excursion was sponsored through the Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service. The p

Mountain EagleJul 8

Hello, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful week and holiday weekend. The heat certainly wore me out. We stayed home for the Independence Day festivities, and I spent most of the time sitting on the porch with a fan. I think I’ll make plans for next year. It was also a sad weekend for our family. My cousin, [...] The post CAT managed an escape from the screened porch first appeared on The Moun

Mountain EagleJul 8

Funeral services for Juanita Adams Wright, 83, were held Friday, June 26 at the Cram Creek Pentecostal Church near Mayking. Mrs. Wright died June 23 while surrounded by her children and other family members. The widow of Daniel Van Wright, the man who “brought light to her life,” she was a caring and loving mother to surviving daughters Tammie Isom [...] The post Funeral services held for Juanita

Appalachian News-ExpressJul 7

AI is no longer a Silicon Valley issue. It is now a Pikeville issue, a Williamson issue and an Appalachian issue. The reason is simple: Artificial intelligence does not run on air or press releases. It runs on electricity.

Appalachian News-ExpressJul 7

Over this holiday weekend, as we celebrated America's 250th birthday, I couldn't help but reflect on the costs of war.

Salyersville IndependentJul 3

SALYERSVILLE – Several cases came to a conclusion in Magoffin County Circuit Court recently, with the following judgments and sentencings handed down by Circuit Judge Kimberley Childers in June. Jeremiah D. Crowder, 42, of Charleston, WV, pleaded guilty in May via a plea deal on the charge of theft by deception – cold checks, $1,000 [...]

Salyersville IndependentJul 3

SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in special session on Tuesday, June 30, conducting business to prepare for the new fiscal year. The court approved appropriation transfers for the 2026 fiscal year to balance the budget at the end of the fiscal year. They also approved to renew the employee insurance plans for [...]

100 Days in AppalachiaJun 15

Throughout the Ohio River island’s history, flora and fauna have reacted and adjusted to human development like oil and gas wells. As humans abandoned the infrastructure, they've reclaimed their space. The post Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .