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WSAZ1h ago

Shawnee State University celebrated 40 years of academic achievement and community involvement Saturday night with the President’s Black Tie Gala.

Harlan Enterprise3h ago

The Harlan County High School Black Bear Players performed “Little Shop of Horrors” last week at the high school. Characters in the play included, top from left, Caleb Couch as [...]

Mountain Top Media7h ago

MAYTOWN, Ky. — Police are investigating after a Floyd County woman was attacked and killed by a dog Sunday afternoon. It happened just after 3 p.m. near Railroad Street in Maytown. Floyd County Coroner Greg Nelson confirmed the woman’s death but has not released her identity, as not all family have been notified. The woman was in her 60s. Nelson said the dog was a German shepherd that belonged to

WTVQ ABC 367h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — An annual reminder was held Sunday morning at the Arboretum on University of Kentucky's campus that life is short and should be treasured. The third annual walk began at sunrise for Alexandra Simpson, who died in 2022 after a decade-long battle with cancer. "My Alexandra was a spitfire,” said Alexandra’s mother, Melanie Simpson...

WTVQ ABC 367h ago

BRODHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - No injuries were reported in an early morning structure fire Sunday on Highway 1326 in Rockcastle County, according to the Brodhead Fire Department. According to a social media post, the Brodhead Fire Department and the Mount Vernon Fire Department were dispatched around 5:20 a.m. to a mobile home set ablaze. Upon arrival, crews...

WTVQ ABC 368h ago

ASHLAND, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Ashland Fire Department has announced that two adults died as a result of a house fire that occurred early Sunday morning at the 2400 block of Garfield Avenue. According to a press release, the first unit arrived on-scene around 7 a.m. and noted smoke exiting a single-story residence. Neighbors of the family...

Mountain Top Media12h ago

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested by Post 9 Pikeville to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 2 a.m. Sunday, in Johnson County. The preliminary investigation indicates that an officer from the Paintsville Police Department was conducting a foot patrol when he observed a parked motorcycle on Main Street matching

Harlan EnterpriseApr 25

By Bronwyn Haynes Cornett Contributing Writer The Historic Harlan Museum proudly celebrated the 100th birthday of legendary broadcaster Cawood Ledford with a special day filled with community, memories, and heartfelt [...]

Kentucky LanternApr 24

LEXINGTON — In the wake of criticism from Gov. Andy Beshear over recent UK actions, Board of Trustees member Jim Gray called for a “collaborative group” to review and adjust the university’s governing regulations. The move from Gray, who recently resigned as Transportation Secretary to become a part-time advisory role to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, came [...]

Mountain Top MediaApr 24

ASHLAND, Ky. — Two Magoffin County men are now under federal indictment, less than a month after they were arrested following a drug raid. Eddie McFarland, 34, of Lakeville, and Anthony Darrell Saylor, 38, of Salyersville, were each indicted for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and distributing controlled substances. McFarland is also charged with using a gun in a drug trafficking cr

Mountain Top MediaApr 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — People all across America, and especially in Eastern Kentucky, have been watching their everyday costs rise. From gas to food to utility bills, everything seems to be getting more expensive. And starting next week, you can add the cost to mail a package to that list. The U.S. Postal Service will implement a temporary 8 percent price increase on retail and commercial services suc

Kentucky LanternApr 24

Kentucky’s unusual political calendar, in which we elect governors in the odd-numbered year before presidential races, has occasionally interfered with even-year races for U.S. Senator. That has hurt Democrats; factional splits led to Sen. Earle Clements’ defeat in 1956 and Wilson Wyatt’s loss in 1962, both to Thruston Morton, and Katherine Peden lost in 1968 [...]

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

LONDON, Ky. -- A Pike County man charged with possession of child porn back in February has now seen his case bumped up to federal court. Terry Weston Rogers, 29, of Pikeville, was arrested Feb. 26 after police discovered more than 1,000 images of child porn on his phone. He now faces a federal charge of possession of child porn, the same charge he faced in Pike Circuit Court. The key difference b

Kentucky LanternApr 23

University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley said the university will rekindle its relationship with Papa John’s founder John Schnatter, which erupted in 2018 after Schnatter used a racial slur during a conference call. In a Thursday press release, Bradley said university administrators recently met with Schnatter and “learned a lot of facts and details regarding [...]

Kentucky LanternApr 23

Help is available to Kentuckians living with addiction. For resources, visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky. In physical emergencies, call 911. For mental health crises, call or text 988. Locate free Naloxone (Narcan), which can reverse overdoses, near you here. The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is awarding more than 100 organizations with more than $34 million in grant [...]

Kentucky LanternApr 23

University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has decided not to take a $950,000 a year job that would begin after his June 30 retirement, UK President Eli Capilouto announced on Thursday. "Mitch Barnhart came to me earlier this week to share his concern that the discussion surrounding his future role leading our sports workforce [...]

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky pitcher Jack Bennett has been named to the Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, it has been announced. Bennett, a senior from Paducah, Kentucky, has been an important piece of UK's bullpen and registered six saves to this point of the season. In the Wildcats' Southeastern Conference o

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- The defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder trial will go to trial in 18 days. That is the result of a hearing in the case today. Spradlin's body was found June 18, 2023, at the Arkansas Creek home of Prestonsburg dentist Michael McKinney. McKinney's son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with her murder, while both McKinneys and family friend Josh Mullins are charged with multiple

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board moved to reward district employees and celebrate student achievement during its April monthly meeting on Wednesday April 22, unanimously approving one-time stipends for all staff and recognizing the high school’s top academic performer. The board approved a $1,000 bonus for full-time employees and $500 for part-time staff. To be eligible, staff mu

Appalachian News-ExpressApr 23

Candidates seeking several offices — including those seeking to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers — were given minutes to address Hillbilly Days festival goers at the annual Stump Speaking event held April 18.

Mountain EagleApr 22

Jim Croucher relaxes in his garage at Croucher Service Center in Isom, where he has spent 46 years working on vehicles. Now semi-retired, he enjoys spring days like those we’ve been having in Letcher County while picking and choosing the jobs he still takes on. The post Still turning wrenches — just on his terms first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Mountain EagleApr 22

The Letcher Fiscal Court has formally called on state regulators to increase oversight of Kentucky Power Company and to reconsider a recently approved rate increase, citing growing concerns over electric costs and management decisions affecting eastern Kentucky. In a resolution adopted at its April meeting, the court expressed support for an ongoing management audit of Kentucky Power ordered by th

Mountain EagleApr 22

Jenkins City Police are investigating the shooting of another dog on Rocky Hollow and are looking at the same person accused in a prior incident. Police were called to the 200 block of Rocky Hollow on Monday and arrested Johnny Tinnel, 41, on outstanding warrants for menacing, harboring a vicious animal and having false or altered vehicle registration plates. He [...] The post Another dog shot; pr

Mountain EagleApr 22

It seems remarkable that recent Kentucky quarterback commit Jake Nawrot went from a junior varsity quarterback at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2024 to throwing for more than 3,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2025 — and now being ranked the No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class. Hersey coach Tom Nelson said the potential [...] The post UK commit Nawrot’s rapid

Mountain EagleApr 22

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars put together an impressive five-game winning streak last week, improving their season record to 13-6 with a series of dominant performances at the plate and in the circle. Letcher Central opened the run with a 12-0 victory over Knott County Central on April 13. Kelsey Bentley led the offense with four hits and four [...] The post LCC softball surges behind b

Mountain EagleApr 22

The Letcher County Central Cougars split their last four games, picking up a decisive win over Buckhorn before dropping three straight contests to Perry County Central, Boyd County and Wolfe County. Letcher Central opened the stretch with a dominant 15-0 win over Buckhorn in a three-inning game on April 15. The Cougars pounded out 11 hits and took advantage of [...] The post Cougars win 1, lost 3

Mountain EagleApr 22

Bass baits come in many forms and styles. All of these baits have been designed and tested to help anglers find and catch bass during the best times of the year. Some baits are most effective during certain seasons, but a handful will catch bass year-round when presented correctly. Jigs are one of those dependable baits. They come in two [...] The post Jigs remain the go-to bait in spring bass fis

Mountain EagleApr 22

By the time you read this, your old buddy will have had major surgery, and hopefully the pain will be gone. It’s no secret that we live in a complicated healthcare system. More than three years ago, my longtime hospital, Central Baptist in Lexington, ran tests after a surgery I had in 1995 finally began to fail. A screw had [...] The post Waiting, praying and finally moving forward after wait firs

100 Days in AppalachiaApr 17

Maddie McGarvey has spent her career photographing rural Appalachia. She says she wants to bear witness to the struggle and resilience in forgotten pockets of the nation. The post Q&A: The Photographer Documenting Appalachian Poverty, And Resilience appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .