Allen City
LATEST NEWS
Two Inez men contribute to pill count in massive drug roundup
INEZ — Two Martin County men allegedly contributed to the overall pill count in the Kentucky State Police’s Operation Summer Heat—a drug roundup from Paducah to Pikeville last week that involved all 16 KSP posts. Authorities reported 490 criminal charges among 206 initial arrests in the sting,...
Hornets open preseason practice
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County opened preseason practice on Monday, July 15. The Hornets are preparing to compete in the 2024 high school football season. Over the weekend, Magoffin County’s fourth year players and some members of the MC coaching staff took a trip to Red River Gorge. The senior retreat was held prior to the Hornets starting preseason practice.
Salyersville Man Arrested on DUI Charges in Wayne County
In Wayne County, Brady Helton, of Salyersville, was arrested for driving 91 MPH on Highway 90. Police later found Helton at a restaurant and waited to see him come out and get behind the wheel. Police then got him out of the car and performed a field-sobriety test which he...
BHS hosting football and soccer camps in early August
GOODY, Ky. — Belfry High School will be hosting a pair of youth sports camps during the first week of August. Coach Philip Haywood and the Pirate football team will host their annual Under the Lights Football Camp on Friday, Aug. 2 while the Belfry boys soccer squad will be hosting a two-day soccer camp on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.
Blood drive today
As fun as summer is, it’s a tough time on the blood supply. Between warm-weather activities, family vacations and no school, donations typically dwindle during the summer months, but the need for blood doesn’t take a vacation. Donors can ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable season for everyone...
2 years later: Eastern Kentuckians reflect on historic and deadly flash flooding
ARY, Ky. — Kentucky is approaching a somber anniversary. It’s been nearly two years since historic and deadly flash flooding affected thousands of Kentuckians in the eastern part of the state. The twists and turns of Troublesome Creek are mirrored by the corners of Highway 476 and both...
Mobile fallen officer memorial parks in Prestonsburg
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Beyond the Call of Duty brought its End of Watch: Ride to Remember to the mountains Thursday, honoring fallen officers with a traveling trailer memorial. The organization embarked on a 73-day ride across the country on June 1, hitting the road with a trailer truck covered...
Martin County EDA selects architect for historic building project
INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has selected Gibson Taylor Thompson Architecture & Design (GTT) to determine the feasibility of renovating the historic Inez Deposit Bank. The Lexington-based firm was chosen during the EDA board meeting July 10, following a recommendation from EDA director Carolea Mills.
Pike and Johnson County men arrested in Floyd drug case
Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Martin Police Department arrested a Pike County and a Johnson County man on Thursday, July 11, following tips they received about drug trafficking in the Allen and Middle Creek communities. According the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Michael Ousely, 41, of Pikeville,...
Blackcats hold ceremony for new field
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Prestonsburg High School's Josh Francis Field on Wednesday, July 10. Prestonsburg High School student-athletes will compete on a newly turfed Josh Francis Field at Blackcat Stadium during the 2024-25 schoolyear.
Star City Day deemed success
The Star City Day celebration of Independence Day drew in a large crowd to enjoy local vendors, activities and live music. Prestonsburg Tourism said the day was very successful for all who participated. Prestonsburg Tourism Executive DIrector Lauren McCoart said the addition of a magician to the entertainment went over...
EDA finalizes land transfer agreement for new Inez Elementary School construction
INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Board voted to finalize an agreement to transfer a 148.5-acre tract of land adjacent to Martin County High School to the Board of Education. The land was recently appraised at $4.2 million fair market value, EDA chairman James Ayers stated in a...
Martin County man arrested for setting prayer altar on fire
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A man was arrested after he set a prayer altar on fire last month on God’s Promise Trail in Inez. According to an arrest citation, Devin Morris, 24, of Martin County was one of three people responsible for the incident. Officials said Morris also...
St. Francis Solanus School teacher, student present at international conference in Denver
QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School eighth grade teacher Jeff Zanger and St. Francis Solanus School eighth grade student Brady Koetters, along with his father Bryan Koetters, recently attended and presented at the International Society of Technology in Education conference in Denver. The conference was attended by more than...
Inez man arrested for desecrating altar on God’s Promise Trail
INEZ — Police arrested an Inez man who is one of three suspected of setting a fire on the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez. The incident occurred around dusk June 7 on the scenic trail and was captured on video. On Monday evening Chief Deputy...
Houk joins UPike coaching staff fulltime
PIKEVILLE — Anthony Houk arrived on the University of Pikeville campus as a student in 2018, became a graduate assistant coach after completing his bachelor’s degree and now has joined the staff fulltime. Corey Fipps, University of Pikeville Director of Athletics, and Cody Andreychuk, UPike head baseball coach,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.