Mitchell Barnhart's tenure as University of Kentucky Athletics Director ended June 30, after more than 15 years leading the program.
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A neighborhood park in Huntington is getting a new addition.
Former University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart will shift into a part-time fundraising under a new contract amendment that also provides four years of severance payments totaling $3.06 million, according to the agreement executed June 30, 2026. That was Barnhart’s last day as UK AD.
The crash happened around 4:05 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin Marietta Charleston WV Yard on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Kimberly Keagy has a look at the top stories for Thursday, July 9.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two people from the Tri-Cities area were arrested early Thursday morning by members of the Cumberland Police Department. Caleb Day and Lacey Allen were both [...]
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 [...]
The man accused of planting pipe bombs near political party headquarters on the eve of January 6th may now have a trial date, after appearing in court Wednesday for a status conference.
A new ConsumerAffairs analysis finds the average American owes $63,000 — about 40% more than they earn annually — as delinquency rates rise nationwide.
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A mother in crisis safely and anonymously surrendered her newborn at the Safe Haven Baby Box at the Danville Fire Department in May. According to a news release from Safe Haven Baby Box, when the infant was placed in the box, silent alarms immediately alerted firefighters. First responders reached the surrendered infant within...
Rev up your engines! We were off to the races today at the Ona Speedway in Cabell County.
On this week's episode of "Live Well, Age Well", Susan Nicholas takes a bite out of snacking myths.
Cast members from First Stage Theater’s ‘Once on This Island Jr.’ joined Susan and Martina in studio to talk about the upcoming show.
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. [...]
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 [...]
By Sean Daniels Spiritual Gifts There IS a cure for the summertime blues. Many years ago, a song was released titled “Summertime Blues,” and although this song was fun and [...]
fter six years as an assistant, Brett Widner is moving up as the leader of the Harlan County High School golf program. “I’m incredibly excited and blessed for the opportunity [...]
Special To The Enterprise An extensive multi-agency investigation led by the Bell County Sheriff’s Office and assisted by the United States Marshals Service Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force (CKFTF), the [...]
Years ago, Kenneth Allen fired up the John Deere and headed for a Minnesota county fair. Why not? It wasn't far--practically beside his spread. No big deal, right? Oh, but [...]
As U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization nears one month, people in his home state of Kentucky are raising questions about the seven-term senator’s condition and his fitness to serve.
“We are helping to make Kentuckians whole."
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A new analysis of state road paving contracts by a free market think tank shows that some asphalt companies receive a large share of single-bid contracts from the state, a practice the think tank argues raises costs for taxpayers because of the lack of competition for road projects. The analysis released Tuesday by the Kentucky [...]
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced two more people died from severe flooding that swept through Kentucky last week.
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 – 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 [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Only you can prevent blood shortages, and that starts by donating blood at an upcoming Kentucky Blood Center blood drive in your community. Blood cannot be manufactured. That means the health of the blood supply – and the patients who rely on it for a variety of needs – is entirely dependent [...]
A Pikeville woman has been arrested on charges that she provided alcohol to and attempted to have sex with a minor.
I'm a little late getting started on this one. I was singing "Country Roads" with the crowd after we beat Bosnia and Herzegovina with one hand tied behind our backs.
Two hundred fifty years is a great threshold for a country that can’t agree on daylight saving time or the difference between a war and a conflict.
The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order July 2 opening an investigation case to allow it to proceed with a management audit of Kentucky Power.
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
SALYERSVILLE — The Magoffin County High School cheerleading program will hold its annual golf scramble at Paintsville Golf Course on Friday, July 10. Registration for the MCHS Cheerleaders Golf Scramble will start at 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. The scramble will begin at 9 a.m. Teams participating in the scramble will be [...]
SALYERSVILLE — The KHSAA Dead Period will end at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Prior to the start of the KHSAA Dead Period in late-June, numerous Magoffin County student-athletes remained active. Annually, student-athletes are sidelined June 25-July 9 via the KHSAA Dead Period. The Dead Period was adopted 20-plus years ago by member schools [...]
SALYERSVILLE — The 7th Annual Magoffin County Youth Baseball/Softball Cornhole Tournament is set to be held at the Salyersville City Park on Friday, July 3. The cornhole tournament will start at 7 p.m. The entry fee for the cornhole tournament is $30 per team. Registration for the cornhole tournament will start at 6:30 p.m. The [...]
The Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, is investigating a one-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a Pike County man, the agency said in a statement.
KSP says they responded to the scene of single-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community of Pike County on Wednesday.
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
The city of Hazard is preparing for a full weekend of Fourth of July events in Perry County, with officials also urging residents to take precautions as high temperatures are expected during the outdoor festivities.
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 .