The Winfield High School boys basketball team is getting a big send off ahead of their tournament game Wednesday night in Charleston.
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The Federal Reserve Board voted to keep interest rates steady Wednesday.
Parents said a Tennessee high school teacher showed their teenage daughter nude photos of himself on his cell phone during class.
Ava O'Bryan and Will Case will perform at the National BARR Conference. The post Two Johnson Central Students are heading to California appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate’s version of the state budget proposal keeps cuts made by the House to tobacco cessation. Barring any changes, the legislature will put just shy of $1.8 million in the 2026-2027 fiscal year and about $1.6 million in the 2027-2028 year into tobacco cessation efforts. The 2024 budget allocated nearly $1.9 [...]
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A Savannah mother says she’s desperate for help after moving into an apartment that has become infested with termites.
Nancy Albright, Lexington's Commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works, has announced her resignation amid criticism of Lexington's snow storm response, effective March 31.
PIKEVILLE, Ky - Morris Copley, a native of Paintsville, has been named the new leader of the program.Copley spent five seasons as the head coach of the team at Paintsville High School, where he was the first coach of that program. During his time with the Tigers, he handled all day-to-day activities with the program, coaching and mentoring students while emphasizing the importance of academics, le
A woman in North Carolina is accused of damaging a man’s Tesla Cybertruck using a board with nails.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Nicholasville Police Department reported that 12 juveniles are facing criminal charges after a physical altercation at City County Park in Nicholasville was captured on video. Nicholasville police said the recorded footage depicts what it describes as violent and disorderly conduct involving the group. According to Nicholasville police, all 12 juveniles id
A Georgia mother says the state agency responsible for caring for her son who has severe autism is failing to keep him safe.
Meteorologist Nicholas Snider checks back in on weather conditions for Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced a change in leadership on Wednesday.
Snow squalls Tuesday morning created icy road conditions across Lexington, leaving drivers stranded for hours on I-75 and causing gridlock in city neighborhoods.
Older Americans may get extra tax relief this year, on top of the standard deduction. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman talks to AARP about the new deduction, the income limits, and why filing early matters.
The unseasonably cold air in place that allowed multiple rounds of snow showers to Central and Eastern Kentucky the last couple of days started to relax a bit on Wednesday. It was a chilly start to the day with temperatures in the upper 20s at daybreak as the first of 2 clipper systems dropped through the Ohio Valley. With enough...
LEXINGTON - Ky. - It is no surprise that the recent list of inductees to the Class of 2026 Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame includes two legends from right here in the mountains. Bob Tallent and Herbie Stamper join a long line of local legends from Eastern Kentucky inducted into the Hall of Fame joining an elite group of players such as Todd May, Ervin Stepp, “King” Kelly Coleman, JR V
FRANKFORT — A Kentucky House committee has decided to file charges of impeachment against a sitting Fayette County judge, days after she and a local prosecutor testified before the committee. House Impeachment Committee Chair Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, said, following a Wednesday afternoon meeting mostly held in private, that the committee would file a resolution with [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating two wanted suspects as part of the latest Bluegrass Crime Stoppers alert. Police are searching for Michael Johnson, who is wanted on a warrant for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Johnson’s date of birth is listed as September 7, 1963,...
Courtesy: Bluegrass Crime Stoppers LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in an ATM theft in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5 a.m. on March 9, 2026, to the 4000 block of Tates Creek Road for reports of theft and criminal mischief involving an ATM....
LEXINGTON, KY. The first day of spring is around the corner, and many Kentuckians are itching to get outside after a long winter. From front yard landscaping to backyard gardens, [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Woodford County family is working to bring added safety to their young daughter who lives with a serious medical condition. Eight-year-old Atlas Redwine has Type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires constant monitoring of her blood sugar levels, including while she sleeps. Her mother says sudden drops in blood sugar can happen quickly,...
After a long bleak winter, it is wonderful to see wildflowers in the spring, foretelling of warmer weather and the return of color to the forest. The earliest wildflowers bloom, [...]
Children from around Harlan County enjoyed activities Tuesday at the Harlan Center during the Pot O’ Gold party sponsored by Visit Harlan County in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The [...]
HINDMAN, Ky. -- A Knott County man has been arrested for allegedly trying to burn his cousin's home.Police were called Sunday to a home on Push Back Branch over a report of a burglary. The home's resident said she believed her cousin, Jacob Seals, 29, of Georgetown, had entered her home and tried to set it on fire. A state trooper who responded said he found the floor of the living room had been b
The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (KHSBHF) is honored to announce its 2026 Class of Inductees. These 12 inductees represent the great wealth of achievement by players and [...]
Four Kentucky Democrats — hoping to show their electability in a state that has sent no Democrat to the U.S. Senate this century — disagreed on a few points during a televised debate Tuesday night, while vowing to help steer the country from its current course. Kentuckians in November will elect a successor to Republican [...]
Genesis 16:12 "And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of [...]
ASHLAND, Ky. -- A Pike County man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for making threats against a public official over Facebook. Ronald Ferguson Jr., 48, of Elkhorn City, pleaded guilty to a single count of interstate threat to injure back in December. In his plea agreement, Ferguson admitted making Facebook videos vowing to "hunt" down Pike County Judge-Executive Ray Jones and t
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Jackson County Public Schools will add 19 minutes to the end of each school day beginning Thursday, March 19, to make up for missed snow days, Superintendent Renee Smith announced. The change will push the last day of school to Friday, June 5, 2026. Smith said the district used all of its NTI days...
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville has a new commander. Captain Brad Riley took over as the new Post Commander on Monday. “It is an honor to serve as the Commander at Post 9,” Captain Riley said. “I look forward to working alongside the dedicated troopers and staff while serving the citizens throughout the communities we represent.” Captain Riley began his career with the K
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is partnering with Kentucky 811, first responders and local utility operators to hold three Pipeline Strike Response Training events across [...]
It's in that place when our dependence shifts away from self and fully toward the Lord. Praise God that peace begins to settle in. When we lay our guard down [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) say current and former employees at two Kentucky state prisons are among those facing charges stemming from separate investigations. After Eastern [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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 .
FRANKFORT — Gun manufacturers and sellers would be shielded from lawsuits over the actions of their customers under a bill approved Tuesday by the GOP-controlled Kentucky House of Representatives. Rep. TJ Roberts, R-Burlington, sponsor of House Bill 78, told lawmakers that “criminals should be held liable for their actions — not manufacturers, not sellers who [...]
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. - Prestonsburg High School announced Tuesday that Shawn Hager has been named the school's new boys head basketball coach. "I am very excited for this opportunity to be part of the Blackcat basketball program," Hager said. "I am looking forward to getting started and working with the players." As a player, Hager won three regional championships during his high school career, later
FRANKFORT — A bill that critics say would block Kentuckians from suing pesticide companies for failing to warn of their products' hazards narrowly passed the Republican-controlled House Tuesday over significant Republican opposition. Senate Bill 199, sponsored by Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, would designate that the warning required under a federal law “shall be deemed a [...]
A psychiatric nurse practitioner at Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky says storm-related anxiety is common in the region.
Six months into his nursing career, Jack Ward was recognized as one of Pikeville Medical Center’s Shining Stars, an honor bestowed on employees who exhibit excellence in patient care — a skill set his instructors at Big Sandy Community and Technical College emphasized when he was
SALYERSVILLE – The city has finally turned in the 2023 audit and is now in compliance with the Department of Local Government for state funding. Last week the City of Salyersville received their 2023 audit report and the Department of Local Government confirmed for the SI that they have now received the audit. As of [...]
JOHNSON COUNTY – A Magoffin County man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck in Johnson County on March 5. A commercial vehicle, owned by Jackson Propane Plus and operated by Allen Skaggs, 49, of Salyersville, reportedly left the roadway and Skaggs lost control of the vehicle. Johnson County Sheriff Scott Hazlette told Mortimer Media Group [...]
The annual prom dress giveaway at Valley Veterinary Clinic is in full swing, with hundreds of free gowns available for students to choose from.
A discussion on updating the City of Pikeville’s zoning ordinance was held during the March 9 city commission meeting.
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Animal Shelter has had a lot going on as of late, with donations, fundraisers and lots of new, lovable faces ready for their forever homes. The Magoffin County Animal Shelter sent in a video to Mortimer Media Group last week, with volunteer Melinda Watson discussing everything going on at the [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Longtime leader Walker Russell led Magoffin County in both scoring and rebounding for the second straight boys’ high school basketball season. As a senior, Russell averaged a team-high 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game for the Hornets. In 32 games, Russell scored 687 points and claimed 255 rebounds for the Hornets. Russell [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Herald Whitaker Middle School hosted the final Magoffin County archery tournament of the 2025-26 season on Saturday, March 7. Several area teams competed in the tournament. During the tournament, Herald Whitaker Middle School and Magoffin County High School each placed third. A breakdown of Magoffin County’s top individual performers in the tournament for [...]
Before you jump to conclusions that I have reverted back to the '70s and started to follow the now nearly all-dead Grateful Dead, my joint issue has a new meaning.
With two-thirds of the legislative session now behind us, lawmakers have already worked through a significant portion of this year’s agenda. By the Wednesday, March 4 deadline to file new legislation, House members introduced 938 bills. As is typical each year, only a small share
The Economic Development Administration recently approved a five-year grant for SOAR, which the organization is using to address community challenges, including population loss in eastern Kentucky.
Family members are remembering Bryson Cottongim, a 19-year-old Clay County native who was killed while working as a lineman in Harlan County earlier this week.
The store sells suits, belts, shoes and other apparel. Co-owners Reda and Nicole Fugate, a mother and daughter, opened the business.
Three different federal judges have ordered four more immigrants picked up in January’s ICE raids released on constitutional grounds The post More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’ appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .