MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026  ·  EASTERN KENTUCKY'S COMMUNITY NEWS HUB
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Mountain Top Media1h ago

CHARLESTON, W.Va - The Chapmanville Tigers have taken home the Class AAA boys' basketball state championship after defeating the North Marion Huskies 71-67. The Tigers, the number one seed going into the tournament, left Charleston with the title on Saturday after a third-quarter surge that set the pace for the remainder of the game. Chapmanville knocked out Winfield in the semifinals by a stagger

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

John 21: 17 "He said unto him, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he [...]

WSAZ1h ago

Spring clean your budget, not just your house. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares quick ways to cut subscriptions, check auto-pay and save money fast.

Mountain Top Media1h ago

Firefighters talk about training involved in rescuing man from Levisa Fork. The post Interview with Pikeville firefighters appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Mountain Top Media1h ago

Ignite Enrichment Academy students teach about coal in an interactive exhibition The post Students learn about coal in creative ways appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Mountain Top Media1h ago

Today we're featuring Lauren McCoart, director for Prestonsburg Tourism. The post Women's History Month Series appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

WTVQ ABC 361h ago

After record setting temperatures and a summer-like feel to close the weekend with afternoon highs urging into the mid to upper 80s across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we had a quick reality check on Monday as much cooler air returned to the Ohio Valley. With a brisk northwest wind pushing the cool air in along with some lingering clouds behind the...

Mountain Top Media1h ago

Evidence can now be obtained in days vs. months. The post Pikeville PD has new forensic analyst appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Mountain Top Media2h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A Pike County woman has pleaded guilty to producing child porn. Pamela Denise Sargent, 45, of Kimper, was charged with four counts of producing child pornography. In Lexington federal court on Friday, she pleaded guilty to two of those charges, in exchange for the other two being dropped. In her plea agreement, she admitted to producing a sexually explicit video of herself with a

Mountain Top Media2h ago

LONDON, Ky. -- A Pike County man accused of possessing child porn has seen his federal trial date delayed more than two months. Charles Michael Hopkins, 34, of Virgie, is charged with possession of child porn, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Police raided Hopkins' home back in October, when they seized several electronic devices. When they interviewed Hopkins afterwards, he first

Mountain Top Media3h ago

HAZARD, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested by KSP Post 13 in Hazard to investigate a fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Hazard. A trooper from Post 13 was responding to an emergency call for service in Knott County, traveling east on Route 80. Another vehicle, which was traveling west on Route 80, attempted to turn left onto Perry Circle Roa

Salyersville Independent3h ago

SALYERSVILLE – Two local candidates who will be on the ballot in May officially have withdrawn from their respective races. Magoffin County Clerk Renee Shepherd announced over the past week that Magoffin County District 3 Magistrate Sam Bailey Jr. has removed his name from the Democrat Magistrate District 3 race, and Timmy Salyer has removed [...]

Harlan Enterprise6h ago

How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness [...]

WTVQ ABC 366h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) - March is National Kidney Awareness Month, a critical time to spotlight kidney health, often dubbed an "invisible condition" by doctors since symptoms frequently go unnoticed until it's too late. Early detection and proactive steps are essential for safeguarding your kidneys. Meet Ashley Holt, a resilient Lexington woman and transplant survivor whose journey from d

Kentucky Lantern10h ago

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on the 4th of July , it is an appropriate time for states to reflect on whether their laws fully align with the nation’s enduring principles of liberty and equality. For Kentucky, that reflection includes Section 23 of the state Constitution, which [...]

Kentucky Lantern11h ago

"Survivors shouldn't be asked to have the courage to make that decision twice in one day." That's what an advocate said of sexual assault survivors who arrive at a hospital that lacks a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and are told to go elsewhere. At Baptist Health in Louisville, that's exactly what happened in 2018. [...]

Harlan Enterprise17h ago

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Since Dollar Tree and Family Dollar parted ways in 2025, two stores in Harlan County have closed. Family Dollar in Coldiron closed last month and [...]

WTVQ ABC 3623h ago

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's 2026 tournament run has come to an end in St. Louis. No. 7 Kentucky built an early double-digit lead over No. 2 Iowa State, but could not maintain it. Kentucky entered as a 5.5-point underdog after Iowa State ruled out star player Joshua Jefferson with an ankle sprain suffered in its...

WTVQ ABC 36Mar 22

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The George Rogers Clark Cardinals defeated the St. Xavier Tigers 58–50 in overtime to capture the 2026 KHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship, the third title in school history. The Cardinals were led by tournament MVP Senior Malachi Ashford, who scored a game-high 18 points in the championship game. He also contributed four rebounds,...

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

DRY BREAD – A Magoffin County man was arrested at a residence on Dry Bread on Saturday and charged with multiple drug trafficking charges. After receiving a tip, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department served a search warrant at a home on Dry Bread Road, in Magoffin County, with deputies seizing several grams of cocaine, numerous [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

CONNELLEY FARM – Two were arrested Sunday night after reportedly attempting to evade police on a moped. According to the arrest citations, Magoffin County Sheriff Deputies C. Risner and N. Watson were on patrol on KY Rt. 30 when they reportedly observed a moped with two occupants traveling eastbound with a dim headlight and no [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, discussing spring cleanup dates, some upcoming grant opportunities and county road additions. Under financial business, the court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $59,000 to the jail fund and $21,000 to the LGEA fund. They also approved [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

JELLICO – The North Magoffin Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Jellico Road, with one of their own losing their home. On Monday, March 16, 2026, a North Magoffin Fire Department member, Scott Phipps, was at home and in the bed when the fire started, waking up to smoke. He quickly ran out [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

SALYERSVILLE – The following indictment, handed down on February 19 by a Magoffin County grand jury, was released this week: Eric D. Allen, 34, of Bloomington Road, in Salyersville, is charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to 2 grams of methamphetamine (Class C felony). According to the [...]

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 18

Pike Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall has granted the request by a Pikeville attorney to recuse himself from some cases the attorney has before him.

Mountain EagleMar 18

The Jenkins City Council has approved a resolution supporting a plan to renovate the former Elkhorn Country Club into a hotel. Letcher County currently has no motels or hotels following the closure of the Parkway Inn in Whitesburg. Bed-and-breakfasts and short-term rentals are the only lodging options. Now, Jonathan and Esther Brooke Tucker hope to convert the abandoned clubhouse at [...] The post

Mountain EagleMar 18

A federal lawsuit filed against the Jenkins Independent Board of Education by a Letcher County vlogger is among several cases facing delays after a Whitesburg attorney was found in contempt of court and suspended from practicing in federal courts. Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning has suspended attorney Jennifer L. Taylor from practicing in the U.S. District Court for the [...] The post Judg

Mountain EagleMar 18

Forty-four months after the Kentucky River rose more than three feet inside the Blackey Public Library, the building’s lower level remains gutted — and now the upper level could require major changes as well. The split-level library includes an addition at the rear that sits several feet higher than the front section. Although the upper level did not flood, it [...] The post Blackey library still

Mountain EagleMar 18

After Kam Williams broke his foot against Texas on Jan. 21 and needed surgery, it seemed almost certain he would miss the remainder of Kentucky’s season. Williams’ father, Greg, knew that was a possibility but also noted there was a “chance” he might return for postseason play if all went well. Last week, Williams was back on the court for [...] The post Kam Williams puts team first first appeared

Mountain EagleMar 18

Given the return to cold weather we’ve had this week, it might seem hard to believe that Friday is officially the first day of spring. The cool mornings, along with warmer days and evenings, will cause lake surface temperatures to slowly rise. As with everything in fishing, this happens for a reason. In early spring, pre-spawn bass begin moving into [...] The post Time to crank up the spring bite

Mountain EagleMar 18

As I look out the window, at first it seems like a good day to be outside and do a little fishing. Then my eyes move to the trees bending in the wind, and I know better. The wind could carry you into the next county. Remember the old saying, “Looks can be deceiving”? This is one of those days. [...] The post Spring teases as turkey season nears first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 17

Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville has welcomed Capt. Brad Riley as its new post commander, effective March 16