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Lock masters at Frankfort’s Lock and Dam No. 4 are urging boaters to follow safety guidelines, especially as the Fourth of July weekend approaches.
Quaintance came to Kentucky after averaging 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in nearly 30 minutes per game at Arizona State before tearing his ACL in February of 2025.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Air Race Classic, an all-women cross-country air race with nearly 100 years of history, touched down in Frankfort Tuesday as part of its three-day, 2,400-mile journey across the United States. More than 100 pilots of all ages, from collegiate crews to experienced commercial aviators, are participating in the race, which began Tuesday...
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - One man is dead following a multi-vehicle collision near Big Hill early Tuesday morning, the Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office reports. According to the agency, the collision happened just before 5 a.m. on Highway 421. An investigation reveals that a vehicle with four occupants "appeared to have crossed paths" with a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe...
KBC said it needs about 400 donors every day to keep a safe blood supply for more than 70 hospitals across Kentucky.
Morehead State University's Upward Bound program has spent 60 years helping students from Eastern Kentucky find their way to higher education.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday the squad could travel into the country two days before its next match.
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Current Kentucky men's basketball assistant Mikhail Mclean talks with Maggie Davis about returning to The Bahamas to coach the men's national team, honor his parents and inspire the next generation
The 52-year-old qualified for the US Senior Open to be played next week at Scioto Country Club in Columbus.
The Supreme Court blocked a man from suing Louisiana prison officials over the forced shaving of his dreadlocks.
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County Board of Education and Superintendent Brett Johnson honored five 2025 graduates of Harlan County High School on Tuesday during the board’s June meeting. [...]
Throughout the summer, Grow Appalachia and their Berea Kids Eat summer meal program gives out meals twice a week to try and help satisfy these food needs.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Harlan County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Caleb Carmical and Deputy Jesse Howard were conducting a drug trafficking investigation Monday near a church in Cawood when a [...]
A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.
A visitor from Atlanta is heading home a multimillionaire after hitting a massive jackpot in Las Vegas.
Authorities in North Carolina say a mother is facing numerous charges following a crash that resulted in the death of her children.
After an unsettled start to the week with some heavy rain causing some localized flooding issues in a few locations, it was a less active Tuesday across the region as high pressure pushed drier air into the region. Location was key as a north breeze brought mainly sunny and pleasant conditions to Central Kentucky, while some leftover moisture in the southeastern...
“If everybody here is part owner, then they’re going to be interested in continuing to help the community and help make this bigger and better,” Martin said. “Even when I’m not around.”
RICHMOND, Ky. — Virginia legislators have finalized a recreational marijuana bill, ending an five-year effort to open licensed cannabis dispensaries in the state. Under the bill, up to 350 dispensary licenses will be issued, with the first dispensaries allowed to open July 1, 2027. Those interested in applying for a license can do so beginning in February. The bill increases the amount of marijuan
by GOV. ANDY BESHEAR In the last few weeks, my administration received a number of calls and emails from Kentuckians concerned about painful cuts to Medicaid, behavioral health services and senior meals. These are very real and valid concerns that I want to address. First, I want Kentuckians to know that these cuts were completely avoidable. In January, I put forward a balanced budget that funded
FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that industry publication Area Development has issued Kentucky its Silver Shovel Award for the second year in a row and named GE Appliances [...]
FRANKFORT - Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas, and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in areas of Kentucky not accustomed to [...]
You see it everywhere. In Genesis, Jacob deceives his brother to get the birthright and is then tricked into marrying the daughter called cow eyes. It happens again and again [...]
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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Johnson County man has been arrested for charges connected to a fatal crash more than a year ago. Joshua Conley, 42, of Boyd Branch in Paintsville, is now charged with vehicular homicide, DUI and driving on a DUI-suspended license. The vehicular homicide charge is the most serious, punishable by 10-to-20 years in prison. He is accused of being under the influence when he was
WISE, Va. — The Health Wagon introduces Dr. Kristin Glover, PharmD, BCACP, as Director of Pharmacy Services/Pharmacist-in-Charge at St. Mary’s Faith Pharmacy. Dr. Kristin Glover, PharmD, BCACP, is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with more than 18 years of experience across community pharmacy, clinical patient care, and pharmacy leadership. She brings a rare combination of advanced cli
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Pikeville Medical Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its first solo MitraClip procedure. The groundbreaking, minimally-invasive procedure was performed by Maen Assali, MD, an interventional cardiologist at the Heart & Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky, offering a new, life-changing treatment option for patients with severe mitral regurgitation who are co
Kentucky is in a housing crisis. We know this. Our state suffers a shortage of more than 200,000 homes and the vast majority of that gap is a lack of housing for low-income households or those who can only afford to pay $500 a month in rent. We know that people’s wages aren’t keeping up [...]
FRANKFORT – The latest finance report filed by Gov. Andy Beshear's super PAC shows all of the signs of a campaign committee of a presidential candidate. It also discloses a big contribution from a first-time Beshear donor. The political action committee is called In This Together PAC Inc., and the report it filed with the [...]
Kentucky Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will not be voting this week following a recent hospitalization.
Barbara S. Wynn, 82, of Cecilton, Maryland, died June 5, 2026. Tammy McQueen, 63, of Lejunior, died June 14, 2026. James Carr, 74, of Harlan, died June 1, 2026. Earl [...]
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County High School Engineering “Road Show” traveled to the Harlan ARH lobby recently to showcase various student projects, culminating yearlong learning in STEM classes. [...]
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A fifth former employee is now suing Mountain Comprehensive Care, claiming she was punished and ultimately fired for fulfilling her job duties to enforce legally mandated patient protection safeguards and ensure lawful Medicaid billing. Jennifer Salisbury filed her complaint against Mountain Comprehensive Care and its subsidiary, Mountain Plus Services, last week. Her complaint
As we prepare for the upcoming Fourth, the 250th celebration with fireworks, food, family, and all the familiar sayings like "Let Freedom Ring." But sometimes I wonder... do we really [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Seven members of the Kentucky STUNT team were named All-Americans by the College STUNT Coaches Association on Sunday. Alyssa Arkava, Addison Crawford, Isabella Doria, Isabella Franzella, Emma Green and Mackenzie Secrest were all named first-team All-Americans. Arkava, a junior from Brentwood, Tennessee, earned first-team honors for the third consecutive
BELCHER, Ky. — A Pike County couple has pleaded not guilty in a case involving allegations of child sexual abuse. Chester Brian Adkins, 55, and Suetta Adkins, 50, both of Belcher, were indicted earlier this month on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Chester Adkins is also charged with two counts of third-degree sodomy and two counts of incest with a victim younger than 12. The indictment ac
Lexington works to heal pain of racial violence history.
BOWLING GREEN – The Magoffin County girls who traveled to Bowling Green for the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant last week represented the county well, coming back with numerous awards and many once-in-a-lifetime memories. Miss Magoffin Erin Grace Rudd was absolutely breathtaking on stage, waking with grace and putting on a stellar performance, and making it [...]
Some things you're just not ready for. You don't realize that until that thing lands at your feet.
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man was arrested reportedly after nearly hitting a police officer head-on. On June 11, Salyersville Police Department Officer Donavon Watson was patrolling on KY Rt. 7 in the Gardner Trail area and was crossing the bridge going toward the red light at the junction of Rt. 7, Church Street and [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The following indictment was released from a Magoffin County grand jury, dated December 22, 2025, as the defendant was picked up on an arrest warrant in the case last Sunday. Robert Spradlin, 44, of Auxier, is charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to two grams [...]
Ten Magoffin County High School students were recently recognized for their hard work and future aspirations during the annual senior scholarship awards ceremony held at the school on Tuesday, May 26. Through funds administered by Blue Grass Community Foundation, these students received financial support that will help them pursue higher education and prepare for successful [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on June 15, discussing ongoing projects and hearing timed comments from the public. The council approved a Municipal Road Aid Agreement Resolution to make the City eligible for some state funding, but Mayor Stanley Howard said the state road aid funding is down this year. [...]
SALYERSVILLE -The Magoffin County Fiscal met in regular session on Tuesday, discussing The court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $75,000 to the jail fund, and $20,000 to the road fund. Magoffin County Judge/Executive Don McFarland said he would work with the county attorney and the local judges to see if they [...]
HONEYSUCKLE LANE – A mobile home was destroyed in an early morning fire on Wednesday. Salyersville Fire Chief Paul Howard told the Independent crews were called at approximately 3:30 a.m. on June 17 to a fire on Honeysuckle Lane, off of KY Rt. 40 near the Magoffin/Johnson county line. The mobile home, owned by Diana [...]
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — Daegan Caudill, 16-year-old son of Shandie Howard and a sophomore at Magoffin County High School, has been accepted into the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy. He will be the first student from MCHS. This summer, Daegan will spend a week on Trooper Island, where he will participate in a hands-on program designed [...]
Belfry wants to become a city, and an independent group wants the entire county wet, meaning alcohol sales for all. Naturally, there’s a buzz (pun intended) surrounding the efforts.
A Pike County man has been arrested on a federal indictment charging him with being involved in a federal methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.
Mullins Elementary School Principal Ricky Thacker recently announced the students who qualified for the fourth nine-week honor roll during the 2025-26 school year. Those students are:
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced in a statement on June 18 that longtime President and CEO Jordan Gibson, MBA, IOM, KyACE, has resigned to accept a new position as a wealth advisor with Community Trust Wealth and Trust Management.
Paul Wooton of Hyden and Annie Reynolds of Louisburg, N.C., respond to the caller’s command, “Swing Your Partner,” during the monthly Carcassonne Square Dance on Saturday, June 13, at the Carcassonne Community Center. The gathering is believed to be Kentucky’s oldest continuously operating square dance, having begun in the early 1960s. Following the well-attended June event, five dances remain on
Letcher Fiscal Court members said they plan to attend a meeting of a group opposed to data centers in order to educate themselves before any proposal to build one in the county is brought forward. Judge/Executive Terry Adams said no one has approached the county about building a data center, but added that officials should learn more about the issue [...] The post County officials want educated on
Reece Davidson knew his cousin, Reed Sheppard, was a “special player” when he played at North Laurel High School and then the University of Kentucky. However, even Davidson has been a bit surprised by Sheppard’s overall play the last two years with the Houston Rockets. “I can’t say I knew he would be where he is right now, especially this [...] The post Reed Sheppard’s NBA success is no surprise f
In the mountains, we are taught from an early age that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and that good things come to those who wait. That certainly proved true for a recent fishing trip to Lake Erie near Monroe, Michigan. I paid for the trip in full back in February and was excited about [...] The post A delayed dream trip of ours finally reaches Lake Erie first appeared on
We have been in a bad drought for quite some time now, and it has had a major effect on our lakes. Low water levels have impacted many aspects of fishing, especially the spring spawning season for species such as bluegill and bass. Normally, these fish move into the backs of creeks and along shallow banks to spawn when lakes [...] The post Drought changes fishing patterns across area lakes first a
The much-anticipated UFO report from the federal government didn’t reveal any little green men, but here in the South we’ve had plenty of sightings of one very hungry alien. Green and voracious, it can grow up to a foot a day, crawling along the ground and gobbling up telephone poles, junk cars and even entire buildings. If you don’t know [...] The post Drones join battle against invasive kudzu fi
A Pikeville man was sentenced to two days in jail and a $10 fine after being arrested for fleeing from police at speeds up to 120 miles per hour. According to the citation issued shortly after noon on April 13, Kentucky State Police Trooper Brandon Watts driving north on US 23 at Jenkins and running radar when he met Christopher [...] The post Pikeville man fined $10, costs after speeding over 120
The Jenkins Head Start is opening a new Early Head Start classroom in Jenkins on June 29. LKLP’s Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers from six weeks to three years of age. Persons wishing to learn more information or apply may visit the Jenkins Head Start Center, call 606-435-7962. The post Head Start expanding first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Elgon Partin Jr. went missing in July 2022, leaving behind three children and a family desperate for answers.
Throughout the Ohio River island’s history, flora and fauna have reacted and adjusted to human development like oil and gas wells. As humans abandoned the infrastructure, they've reclaimed their space. The post Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
“Music kind of creates a community, and it’s an exalted position to be up on a stage and to be part of the thing that brings people together,” O’Brien said. The post Grammy Award-Winning Musician Tim O'Brien and the Next Generation of Appalachian Bluegrass appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
Many credit Addiction Recovery Care with playing a key role in their sobriety. But most also said they felt betrayed by the organization. The post They Needed Treatment for Drug Addiction. The Company They Turned to May Have Used Them to Commit Fraud. appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .