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WSAZ56m ago

The human body is made up of trillions of cells that perform functions from skin protection to muscle movement. Cells can renew themselves and remove damaged cells, but aging and other factors can alter cell function.

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

It All Depends on How You Are Looking at It Perspective is a fascinating thing. It's the reason two people can witness the exact same event and walk away with [...]

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

War is not an abstraction. It is death, displacement, and lasting destruction--and it is unfolding now in Iran and across the Middle East.We are told war is necessary. Necessary for [...]

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

Have you ever felt like your mind is taking in so much that it simply needs a release? The familiar questions begin to repeat themselves: Where are my keys? My [...]

Mountain Eagle3h ago

In golf, there are links courses, parkland courses and desert courses — and, of course, putt-putt. But down a muddy trail scattered with fallen limestone and sandstone from an old railroad cut, a completely different kind of course is taking shape in Jenkins. When finished, the Boulder Run Disc Golf Course will wind through the woods and climb the side [...] The post A new kind of golf takes fligh

Mountain Eagle3h ago

Letcher County Schools will have a new superintendent this fall. Denise Yonts, who has served in the position for the past eight years, announced this week that she will retire at the end of June after 33 years in the district. The Letcher County Board of Education work with the Kentucky School Boards Association to conduct a search for her [...] The post Superintendent stepping down after eight y

Mountain Eagle3h ago

As residents across eastern Kentucky struggle with rising electric bills — and worry about the next increase — Kentucky Power has asked state regulators to approve a nearly $200 million project at a coal-fired power plant that helps supply electricity to the region. The utility filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year seeking permission [...] The pos

Mountain Eagle3h ago

Kentucky Power Company is asking state regulators to reconsider parts of a recent decision on its proposed rate increase, arguing that cuts ordered by the Kentucky Public Service Commission could harm the company’s financial stability and electric service reliability. In a motion for rehearing filed with the PSC, the utility challenges several elements of the Commission’s February order in its [..

Mountain Eagle3h ago

New filings in the Mitchell power plant case show that state regulators and outside groups are closely scrutinizing Kentucky Power’s proposal to spend nearly $200 million on a new cooling tower. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and a group representing large industrial customers have filed detailed questions asking the company to explain how the project will be paid for and [...] The post Ne

Mountain Eagle3h ago

Turkey populations may be improving statewide, but harvest numbers in Letcher County tell a different story. With Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arriving soon, state officials say recent data shows turkey populations have rebounded in recent years, offering encouraging signs for the 2026 spring season. However, harvest numbers in Letcher County have declined over the past several yea

Mountain Eagle3h ago

Eighth-grader Pierre Rondo made his state tournament debut last week for North Oldham, and it’s clear he’s already ahead of schedule. Now in his second varsity season, Rondo averaged 14 points and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. Of course, the name sounds familiar. His father, former University of Kentucky standout and NBA star Rajon [...] The post Kentucky’s nex

Mountain Eagle3h ago

At last, it’s starting to feel like spring. We may still have a few scattered frosty mornings, but I believe the snow is probably behind us. I’m ready to get my garden started, get my boat ready, and head out for some early spring crappie fishing. There’s an old saying that when the dogwoods bloom, it’s time for crappie to [...] The post When the dogwoods bloom, it’s time to fish for crappie first

Harlan Enterprise15h 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 Lantern17h 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 Lantern17h 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 Enterprise18h 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 3619h 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 Media19h 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 Lantern20h 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 [...]

WYMT20h 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 Media20h 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

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.