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WSAZ7h ago

Flood watch for two more days and nights suggests in time we will deal with high water. Tony gives his take.

WTVQ ABC 368h ago

ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Rowan County is stepping up to support the volunteer firefighters who protect its communities by having paid volunteers. Many volunteer firefighters juggle full-time jobs and family responsibilities alongside emergency calls. "Full time job always has to come first, and family has to come first," Terry Kidd, a volunteer firefighter, said. This is...

WTVQ ABC 368h ago

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky has a plan if it suddenly loses a U.S. senator — but that plan has changed significantly in recent years, and questions remain about how it would work in practice. The state updated its U.S. Senate succession law in 2024, eliminating the option for a temporary appointment and instead requiring the governor...

WTVQ ABC 3612h ago

It's been a pretty typical early July week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with warm and humid conditions along with scattered storms popping up through the day and we saw more of the same on Thursday. With some upper level energy slowly creeping east of the Ohio Valley combined with all the moisture in place, morning low clouds...

Harlan Enterprise16h 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 [...]

WTVQ ABC 3617h ago

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...

Harlan Enterprise20h ago

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 Enterprise22h ago

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

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 [...]

Salyersville IndependentJul 3

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 [...]

Salyersville IndependentJul 2

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 IndependentJul 2

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 IndependentJul 2

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 [...]

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 .