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Kentucky Lands Point Guard Zoom Diallo

PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Zoom Diallo, who has played two seasons at Washington, has signed with the Kentucky men’s basketball program. Diallo started 29 of the 33 games in which he appeared as a sophomore with the Huskies. He averaged 15.7 points and 4.5 assists per game, while shooting 48.9% from the field. The Tacoma, Washington, native scored double figures in 23 games, incl

Valley Elementary Goes Undefeated to Win Viking Classic Championship Against Multi-State Field

NEWLAND, N.C. — Valley Elementary’s fifth-grade basketball team captured the championship at the fourth annual Viking Classic — Battle at the Border this weekend, finishing a perfect 4-0 against a competitive, multi-state field. Coached by Jordan Johnson, Valley topped an eight-team bracket featuring programs from North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. The team’s consistent play on both

Supreme Court allows Stines judge to remain on case

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied a request to remove the judge presiding over the Shawn Stines murder case. Stines is charged in the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins. In its ruling, the court found no evidence that Special Judge Christopher Cohron’s impartiality could reasonably be questioned, despite arguments from the defense ab

Woman, pregnant teen and 12-year-old boy found dead and bound with zip ties, authorities say

A woman, a pregnant teenager and a 12-year-old boy were found dead in an Alabama home, authorities said.

Always having time for one more story

It seems like yesterday that our son and daughter-in-law announced they were going to have a baby, and since then, between them and our daughter and her husband, we now [...]

$25k on a bottle of bourbon, $3k on a bottle of wine--Derby guests spend big

Louisville Tourism reports there are 18,085 hotel rooms in Louisville Metro, and it is possible 90 percent of them could be filled by Derby visitors.

Floyd woman charged with arson after grass fire ignites mother's home

DAVID, Ky. -- A Floyd County woman was arrested last week, when he attempt to burn grass ended up catching her mother's house on fire. Floyd County sheriff's deputies were called around 3:30 p.m. Thursday to a house fire on Buckeye Branch of Blue River Road at David, due to suspected arson. There, they spoke with Kayla Combs, who told them she was trying to burn grass away from her mother's house,

Veteran with stage 4 cancer says VA denied benefits due to income

A Kentucky veteran diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer turned to the Department of Veterans Affairs for assistance, but he was told there is nothing they can do to help.

WSAZ+ | Afternoon update: three things at three

Kimberly Keagy has a look at the top stories for Monday, April 20.

New federal student loan repayment plan launches this summer

Student loan rules are changing this summer, and the new plan could reshape your monthly payment. Rachel DePompa explains what the changes mean for your budget and what to do now.

‘I had just full terror’: Couple describes chaos after father accused of killing 7 of his children was killed behind their home

Neighbors described the chaos after a father who is accused of killing 7 of his children and their cousin was killed behind their home.

Sen. Paul files bill to allow states to opt out of impending hemp THC ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last year, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell inserted language in the agriculture appropriations bill that would implement a near-total ban on all intoxicating hemp products. Now, his cross-state colleague is seeking to put that decision in the hands of the states. U.S. Sen. Dr. Rand Paul has introduced the Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, which would allow states and tribal governments to

Teen arrested after 17-year-old fatally shot during senior skip day event

A 16-year-old was arrested after a 17-year-old was fatally shot at a senior skip day event in Tennessee.

Spring Violets

Violets are very abundant this time of year and are probably the most common and the easiest to identify family of spring wildflowers in our area. You can find them [...]

Billy Strings concert postponed to August

The Billy Strings concert, originally set for Wednesday April 22 at the Charleston Coliseum, has been postponed to Aug. 4, 2026.

Coleman announces intent to run for governor

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Those interested in politics are primarily focused on this year's local elections, and the race for Kentucky governor is more than a year away, but it received its first major candidate today. Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced she intends to take over from Gov. Andy Beshear, once his term ends in December 2027. “I spent the last two years meeting with Kentuckians,

Democrat Jacqueline Coleman announces 2027 run for Kentucky governor

FRANKFORT — Standing in front of the Hall of Governors at the Kentucky Historical Society, Democratic Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced her 2027 run for governor Monday morning. The 43-year-old, who is a former teacher, assistant principal and basketball coach, is making public education a cornerstone of her campaign. Coleman was Gov. Andy Beshear’s running [...]

Sesame Street takes over during registration day at Wallins

Elmo and Cookie Monster crashed the Wallins Elementary School kindergarten and preschool registration and screenings last week. Youngsters were excited as they took part in various activities and received goodies [...]

How a Kentucky county uses flowers to fight stigma around mental health

Community leaders in Nelson County noticed a pattern lately: Kids were more stressed and they had fewer outlets for building meaningful connections. Seeking to fill those gaps, they opted Nelson County into a national movement called the Yellow Tulip Project, which helps break the stigma around mental health and gives communities positive outlets as they [...]

Bears, hounds and conservation in Kentucky

At its core, Kentucky’s bear management debate is not just about hounds or seasons, but how we conserve wildlife, who participates in that work, and whether we remain grounded in the principles that brought species like the black bear back to the landscape. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation provides that foundation. It is [...]

City board agrees to continue its partnership with work program

The Harlan Independent School District is committed to continuing its partnership with the Rural Up program, it was confirmed at the Board of Education meeting on April 16 in the [...]

Wallins teen arrested for incident involving a minor

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Wallins native has been charged with procuring or promoting the use of a minor (proc/prom) by electronic means. Travis Burkhart, 19, was arrested by [...]

HCHS teams each finish second at Coal Miners Memorial race

By Abby Sherman Contributing Writer The Harlan County track team hosted the Coal Miners Memorial Invitational on Thursday. The Bears and Lady Bears each placed second overall with 144 and [...]

Andy Beshear urges Michigan Democrats to 'talk like a normal human' to win voters

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told Michigan Democrats that candidates should “talk like a normal human” to connect with voters and win elections in tough states. Beshear was quick to introduce himself at the Michigan Democratic Party’s annual Legacy Dinner fundraiser as “the guy that won in deep red Kentucky,” which he said garners questions about [...]

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New Hazard shop provides work opportunities for those in recovery

Beacon Revival Co. is a partnership between Primary Care Centers and Beacons of Hope, created to help people leaving treatment find purpose and job skills.

Former clinic owner pleads not guilty; trial date set

LONDON, Ky. -- Two weeks after one of the owners of a defunct Pikeville pain management clinic pleaded guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge, his partner has seen her case has been set for trial. Brandy Melissa Meadows, 47, of Pikeville, a former owner of the Kentucky Mountain Health clinic, entered a not guilty plea in London federal court on Thursday. Earlier this month, her partner, Bryce

Helen Sue Pennington Paul

Helen Sue Pennington Paul (1941-2026) died April 5, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. Helen grew up in Harlan County and graduated from Loyall High School in 1959 where she was a [...]

Knott sex offender charged with not maintaining registration

HINDMAN, Ky. -- A Knott County sex offender has been charged with not maintaining his registration requirements. Stevie Shepherd, 62, of Hindman, was charged with failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements back in November, when the state was unable to verify his address. He wasn't arrested until Monday, when he was pulled over for traffic violations on the Mountain Parkway in W

Ribbon cutting ceremony for coal miner memorial in Hazard

The memorial is located in Triangle Park and lists over 400 names of coal miners who gave their lives to fuel not just Perry County, but the entire country. The memorial is surrounded by coal.

High school trades program builds Eastern Kentucky workforce while repairing homes and buildings

Students in Teddy Martin’s class learn carpentry, heating and cooling, electrical and plumbing skills.

While eastern Kentuckians sleep this time of year, thousands of birds are flying overhead as they go north

Most nights this time of year, while Letcher County sleeps, thousands of birds are flying overhead. They are traveling north from wintering grounds as far away as South America, crossing Kentucky under cover of darkness, navigating by stars, wind patterns and the Earth’s magnetic field. By sunrise, they settle into trees along ridges like Pine Mountain and Black Mountain — [...] The post While eas

A life documenting Appalachia earns highest UK honor

When Malcolm Wilson got the call from University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, he didn’t quite know what to make of it. The longtime photographer, now a regular contributor to The Mountain Eagle, was told he would receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree — the highest honor the university can bestow. “I am both honored and humbled,” Wilson said. [...] The post A life documenting Appalachia

‘Birding’ is for everybody

Birders have always been among the more obvious nerds in biology. You’ve probably seen small clusters of them stumbling along with binoculars or long-lensed cameras pressed to their faces, eagerly scanning the landscape. I’m guessing you’re not a birder — but stay with me for a minute, because I want you to see what you’re missing. If you can get [...] The post ‘Birding’ is for everybody first app

Pike Board of Health responds to social media criticism about health director

The Pike County Board of Health has released a statement addressing allegations of political dealings and allegations of conflicts of interest recently raised on social media.

Vote buying, the cost of dishonest government

As we march toward the primary election date of May 19, 2026, a date when thousands of Kentuckians will cast their votes for their choice of candidates who they believe will provide them with honest representation, many would be surprised to know that some elections have already

New laws delivered to Secretary of State

Just two days — April 14 and 15 — are left in this year’s legislative session and many of the bills delivered to the governor before we adjourned on April have now been acted upon and sent to the Secretary of State. In Kentucky, the Secretary of State receives and files all bills

Religious war

I can understand why the Catholic Church makes the administration of President Donald Trump so twitchy.

Perry County wildfires threaten homes as crews battle fires

As of Monday morning, Perry County had a total of 13 fires either active or contained.

KSP: Pike man caught burglarizing residence while using a juvenile to assist

A Pikeville man was arrested after, Kentucky State Police said, he was caught burglarizing a residence while using a juvenile to assist in the crime.

PMC honored at Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Quality Conference