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Preseason practice underway for Belfry
GOODY, Ky. — The Belfry Pirates took to the field at Haywood Stadium on Tuesday evening for the first official practice of the 2024 football season. So far in the early part of camp the Pirates have had around 55 players suiting up, and longtime head coach Philip Haywood is pleased with how they showed up prepared to work.
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...
Belfry Middle School students win national championship title
BELFRY, Ky. (WYMT) - Students from Belfry Middle School traveled to Orlando June 25 through July 3. They participated at the national TSA conference. The event they competed in was Innovation and Inventions. For the competition, the students were required to create a safety product. They invented a door jammer...
12th Annual Kickin’ Butt for Crohn’s set for next week
An anticipated good number of runners and walkers of all age groups and abilities will be out again traversing their way through a tough, hilly course — most likely in hot and humid conditions — when the 12th Annual Kickin’ Butt for Crohn’s 5K/1-Mile Walk gets underway next week in West Williamson.
New Hope Estates subdivision being built for flood survivors
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Hope is coming for flood survivors. For Robbie Williams, the Floyd County Judge-Executive, 2022 was a rough year. There’s a rush of memories that flood his mind every time. “I don’t even like to talk about it. I was in the boat up there...
Attorney’s murder trial ends in hung jury
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The murder trial of a former assistant Pike County attorney has ended without a decision. Donald Kyle Deskins, 55, of Kimper, had been accused of killing his wife, Judith, in April 2021, then concealing evidence of the crime. He was indicted last August on single count of murder and two counts of tampering with physical evidence.
Community comes together to locate lost dog
When a Tennessee semi-truck driver’s dog was lost in Paintsville prior to Independence Day celebrations, the man’s family members took to social media in a desperate attempt to locate Rosco. After a week of searching that felt “impossible” and coordinated efforts from individuals from Johnson and Floyd counties,...
Alice Lloyd College hosts Summer Orientation
On Saturday, July 13, Alice Lloyd College welcomed over 600 people to Pippa Passes. The College hosted nearly 200 incoming students and their families during our annual Summer Orientation. During summer orientation, students received their clas...
NC woman charged with DUI, child endangerment
A North Carolina woman was arrested on several charges recently after, police said, she was found to be intoxicated with two children in her vehicle. According to the arrest citation written by Pikeville Police Officer Larry Thacker, on July 12, the department's dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle parked on North Mayo Trail in which two young children were passengers.
Whitt to lead UPike archery
The University of Pikeville has named its new archery coach, a gentleman who is very familiar with eastern Kentucky. Mark Whitt, a graduate of Greenup County High School and Ashland Community and Technical College, has been added to the roster of coaches. "I've known Mark for some time now and...
Growing season!
Standing on his porch, Glenn Newsome of Ogden Rd. in Hindman measures a sunflower he grew that has almost reached 11 feet in height. Glenn Newsome of Ogden Rd. in Hindman has grown a giant sunflower that is nearly 11 feet tall, and still growin...
Obituaries 7-19-24
Clara Bartley, 73, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born Dec. 16, 1950, the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruthie Newsome. She was a member of the Jubilee Christian Assembly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her five brothers,...
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 to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Michael Ousely, 41, of...
Uber advertisement approved for Prestonsburg Tourism
At its July 9 meeting, the Prestonsburg Tourism Commission voted to renew their contract with Carvertise to continuing advertising the city on Uber cars in the Charleston, West Virginia, area. Prestonsburg Tourism Executive Director Lauren McCoart said the advertising campaign had run for the months of May and June. The...
Comedy magician Joey Stepp to perform at Rufus Reed Public Library on July 25
LOVELY — The Rufus Reed Public Library will host a spectacular magic show featuring renowned comedy magician Joey Stepp at noon July 25. This event promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages. Stepp, a Lovely native, began his comedy magic career while playing college football at Marshall...
City council holds first reading of public alcohol ordinance
At the latest Williamson City Council meeting, the first reading of the Private Outdoor Designated Area ordinance was conducted. This new regulation, enabled by the West Virginia Legislature through Senate Bill 534 in 2023, allows for the purchase and consumption of liquor, wine, beer, and craft beer in specially designated areas within the city.
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