Some patients are choosing self-pay alternatives to medical insurance
Some patients are choosing to pay cash for medical procedures rather than use insurance. They say it can be significantly cheaper for certain services.
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito remembers Jay Rockefeller
Senator Moore Capito talks about her relationship with Rockefeller after taking over his Senate seat, and what she’ll remember about his legacy of working to better West Virginia.
ALS is on the rise, tracking cases could tell us why
A growing number of states are requiring ALS reporting, which researchers say could lead to better treatments
These researchers can trace a World War II veteran’s service for families
Researchers at the National WWII Museum used records to trace the service of Tisha Powell’s grandfather
FIRED UP FRIDAY at Cabell Midland High School
Week 12 of FIRED UP FRIDAY takes us to Cabell Midland High School.
Inside Alcor’s bid to pause death and the questions still unanswered
Not everyone believes cryonics can deliver what many consumers imagine. But a small team hopes that future medicine may catch up.
Former Kentucky prosecutor pleads guilty to official misconduct, abuse of public trust
A former Jessamine County prosecutor pleaded guilty to charges related to taking money from a person in exchange for dismissing a traffic ticket.
How to use music and art with a loved one living with dementia
We explore how creative outlets like music, dance, and art can support mood, dignity and connection for loved ones living with dementia.
Millions of Little Giant ladders recalled after reports of injuries
Little Giant is recalling millions of ladders because their locking mechanism can fail, posing a fall hazard that has led to 19 injuries.
School janitor accused of trading vapes for nude photos from girls
A school janitor in northwestern Arizona is accused of giving vape pens and alcohol to girls in exchange for naked photos of them.
MCHC opens new Hazard Medical Clinic and Pharmacy, expanding healthcare access in Perry County
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation celebrated a major milestone in Perry County on Thursday, hosting an official ribbon cutting for its new Hazard Medical Clinic and Pharmacy.
Mosley caps evening of awards as Harlan Countian of the Year
By John Henson Managing Editor A celebration of Harlan County and Harlan Countians was the focus of the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala on Thursday at the Harlan [...]
Budget challenges remain, says KY Chief Justice in annual address
FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts is operating with 86 fewer people in management, Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert said in her State of the Judiciary address Thursday. The budget passed by the General Assembly in 2026 underfunded some court operations, Lambert previously said. As a result, she rearranged staff positions, [...]
Kentucky opens 2 new wildlife management areas with 1,337 acres
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has opened two new wildlife management areas (WMAs), adding a combined 1,337 acres in Eastern and Southern Kentucky. The properties [...]
Kentucky launches free college planning tools for all students
FRANKFORET - As Kentucky high school students and families head into "GO!vember," the state's annual month-long campaign to help them prepare for college and training after high school, the Kentucky [...]
Kentucky Judicial Branch receives clean audit opinion
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Judicial Branch announced Wednesday that it has received an unmodified opinion, the highest level of assurance an auditor can provide, on its Fiscal Year 2026 financial [...]
Outdoor burn ban lifted in Knott County
Burning is now allowed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
18-year-old elected to Breathitt County Board
Launching a political campaign right out of high school was not without hurdles. Hardin said some voters were initially hesitant because of his youth, but he leaned on community support to help share his vision for the county.
Take off Saul’s Armor and learn to always trust God’s protection
By Bobby Cornett Spiritual Gifts Most of us have probably had a time when we looked at somebody else and thought, “If I had what they have, maybe I could [...]
Dems expanded the map across the nation and in Kentucky for future elections, Beshear says
Tuesday was a good night for Democrats and an extremely good night for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Leading up to midterm elections, Beshear had a spotlight trained on him as the Democratic Governors Association chair, campaigning across the country in races that ultimately led to Democrats flipping five seats, and so now controlling at least [...]
A guide to the lies stores think we'll believe
It seems every retailer, advertiser, website, and online shopping platform apparently thinks we were born yesterday and raised by a pack of squirrels. Now, I was raised in the South, [...]
Commentary: Editor’s Notebook: In a blue wave, one nonpartisan electoral victory that’s very good for democracy
The blue wave that swept America made Tuesday a very good night for university presidents and law firms and Haitian refugees and immigrants, and all the other people who have suffered the worst excesses of a vengeful President Donald Trump and his feckless administration. That wave didn’t sweep Kentucky so much as splash it around [...]
KY Dems capitalize on Trump’s bad image to flip US House seat, make legislative inroads
While Zach Dembo’s win in central Kentucky allowed the state to take a part in Democrats’ nationwide “blue tsunami,” part of that wave trickled down to the Kentucky General Assembly. Nine Republican incumbents were ousted from their seats Tuesday evening, most with close margins in suburban areas of the state. Most of those lawmakers are [...]
Building our faith muscle
We often talk about building our physical muscles, but what about our faith muscle? Having faith rooted deeply in our hearts and minds is truly a game changer. Throughout scripture, [...]
Viral sheriff write-in candidate loses to incumbent
A write-in candidate for Johnson County sheriff who surpassed 600,000 views on a campaign post on TikTok lost to the incumbent candidate.
Pugh re-elected as clerk, Bostic takes jailer seat
Republican Candidates Darrell Pugh and Ricky Bostic have won their respective seats as county clerk and jailer in the 2026 general election.
Red wave sweeps Pike County general election
The GOP emerged victorious in the Nov. 3 Pike County general election as a historic voting shift created a fully Republican county government, including the fiscal court and all constitutional offices.
Shurtleff wins Pikeville mayoral race
A new mayor will take over in the City of Pikeville. Mayor-elect Bob Shurtleff defeated his opponent, Steve Hartsock in seeking the position by taking 58 percent of the vote over Hartsock's 42 percent.
PMC announces new nutrition-focused initiatives
Pikeville Medical Center announced three new initiatives to bring awareness to community wellness and nutrition during its annual Food is Medicine showcase on Oct. 29.
Milestones
Many times, life milestones pass by without much notice.
'Small Country Roads Everywhere': DeFlock Spreads its Wings in Appalachia as Resistance to Surveillance Mounts
DeFlock groups are multiplying and increasingly talking to each other, comparing notes about what resisting mass surveillance from small towns could mean — and how to harness a newfound wave of civic engagement. The post ‘Small Country Roads Everywhere’: DeFlock Spreads its Wings in Appalachia as Resistance to Surveillance Mounts appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
Data Centers Are Now the Largest Financial Bet in US History
The $10.3 trillion buildout dwarfs dot-com, electrification, railroad booms. The post Data Centers Are Now the Largest Financial Bet in US History appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
Covering a New Tech Age in Appalachia
Appalachia, the same region that fueled the United States' industrialization, is building out its own unique relationship to the infrastructure of the globalizing 21st century. 100 Days in Appalachia is designing "The New Rural Landscape" beat to cover that relationship. The post Covering a New Tech Age in Appalachia appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .