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Kentucky should make voting easier, not more restrictive
Harlan Enterprise33m ago

According to the Brennan Center for Justice, in 2025, 16 states passed 31 restrictive voting laws at the same time that 25 states passed expansive voting laws. Oddly, some of [...]

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WSAZ1h ago

"Every ounce of raw sewage for about 2,800 people is running down that hill through this town straight into the Kanawha River," a state delegate said.

WSAZ1h ago

Warm springy weather is about to return. Tony has the forecast an ominous word on early tree bloomers.

Harlan Enterprise7h ago

Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County School District officially launched the Harlan County Stem Academy on Tuesday during a meeting of the Harlan County School Board. District mathematics consultant [...]

Kentucky Lantern8h ago

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate did not agree with changes to one of its priorities that was aimed at establishing a professional development program for Kentucky principals. With House changes, the bill has morphed into remaking school boards in the state’s two largest cities and disqualifying the current chair of the Fayette County Public Schools board. [...]

Kentucky Lantern8h ago

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate received articles of impeachment against a Central Kentucky judge after the House voted last week to charge her. Rep. John Blanton, R-Salyersville, delivered the articles of impeachment against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman, along with testimony taken by the House Impeachment Committee and reports from Republicans and Democrats on it, to [...]

Harlan Enterprise9h ago

The man stood mute. The words he had just heard were too awful, painting a picture so shocking that he couldn't speak. This is a little-known moment in Scripture--Daniel reacting [...]

WTVQ ABC 3610h ago

After a chilly start to the day with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark at daybreak in most locations, it was a pleasant late March Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure sitting just to our northeast, we saw plenty of sunshine to go along with a few scattered clouds through the day. While afternoon highs did manage...

Mountain Top Media10h ago

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A Floyd County man's repeatedly delayed murder trial has a new trial date. Wesley Glenn Martin, 50, of Wayland, was arrested on a charge of murder in February 2019, after the body of 26-year-old Jordan Tackett was found buried in a shallow grave in his yard. On Monday, Floyd Circuit Judge Johnny Ray Harris set the case for trial May 18. A bond hearing is also scheduled to be h

Kentucky Lantern11h ago

LOUISVILLE — A judge sentenced former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail after finding him in contempt of court for failing to disclose his financial details in a year-long legal battle with his estranged son, Jonah Bevin. It is an extraordinary development for the one-term Republican governor who the judge said has [...]

WYMT12h ago

Michael Brown, Anthony Browning, and Michael Shortridge were arrested in January 2025, each charged with murder after Kentucky State Police troopers found Christopher Lester shot dead in the Steele community.

Mountain Top Media12h ago

LONDON, Ky. -- Sentencing for former guard who revealed an "unofficial policy" of prisoner assault at the Martin County federal prison will take place next week, with the prosecution and defense differing widely on what his sentence should be. Terry Melvin, 60, who worked as a lieutenant at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy, pleaded guilty in January 2025 to conspiracy against rights and deprivation of

Mountain Top MediaMar 23

The Tug Valley Panthers just won their third consecutive boys' basketball Class A championship after defeating the number one seed Great Beckley Christian 64-54. The Panthers are just the seventh team in West Virginia boys’ basketball history to win three state championships in a row, joining an impressive list of programs. This also makes this their sixth championship in school history. Tug Valle

Harlan EnterpriseMar 23

Brenda "Granny" Faye Davis, 81, of Closplint, died March 19, 2026. Juanita Campbell Helton, 79, of Kildav, died March 21, 2026. Brenda Garrett, 83, of Baxter, died March 20, 2026. [...]

Mountain Top MediaMar 23

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

Mountain Top MediaMar 23

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 MediaMar 23

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 MediaMar 23

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

Mountain Top MediaMar 23

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

Salyersville IndependentMar 23

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 [...]

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 20

A Pikeville man was arrested on several charges, including felony marijuana trafficking, after Pikeville Police said they found a large quantity of marijuana while serving an arrest warrant.

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 20

David Bowie said that “We can be heroes, just for one day!” I think people who perform heroic acts should be heroes for a lifetime.

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 20

You know what's taken a big hit in the last few years? Bingo cards.

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 20

The 10th week of the 2026 Regular Session began with the General Assembly taking the significant step of overriding the first veto of the legislative session. The measure, HB 314, focuses on bringing greater accountability and transparency to the troubled KentuckyWired broadband

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

Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember Me Forgot Password The post LADY COUGARS IN SWEET SIXTEEN first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

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 .

Mountain EagleMar 18

Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember Me Forgot Password The post Men’s NCAA Tournament 2026 first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .