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FCSO: Floyd man resisted, threatened officers with minor child present
A Melvin man is facing numerous charges after, police said, he threatened and fought with officers in the presence of his minor child. According to an arrest citation written by Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy Randall Roberson, while serving a warrant at a residence on Ky. 122 in Melvin, he observed Chad Cole, 40, run into a camper.
KCTCS President visits local campus, discusses Kentucky workforce issues
KCTCS President Dr. Ryan Quarles is making stops to 17 campuses under the Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems to listen to faculty about issues they face and ways that they have been successful. Quarles visited the Big Sandy campus on March 18. “This mission is to better Kentucky through...
FCSO: Prestonsburg man assaulted deputy, K9 during arrest
A Prestonsburg man assaulted a K9 officer during the course of his arrest recently, according to Floyd County Sheriff's deputies. According to a citation written by Deputy Kevin Thacker, on March 21, he and other deputies went to the Patches Drive residence of Jacob Estep, 25, on March 21 to serve an arrest warrant.
FCSO: Couple arrested on child endangerment, drug charges
A Floyd County couple were arrested recently after a Floyd County Sheriff's deputy responded to a report of a sick juvenile at the Alpike Motel who was being neglected by being denied medical treatment by possibly intoxicated parents. According to an arrest citation written by Deputy Dusty Newsome, upon arrival...
Head Start and Preschool final application deadline approaching
The final day to submit applications to Floyd County Head Start and Preschool is April 19. Applications will be accepted in each of the county's head start/preschool classrooms from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on that day,. To qualify for the program your child must be three or four years...
Auditor: City of Allen in good financial standing
Richard Paulman, CPA, presented the City of Allen the independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 at a special meeting March 18. Paulman said before the city was involved with him the fixed assets were not maintained properly. “There’s probably thousands of dollars that’s been spent on...
Floyd Central pushes past Paintsville 11-9
EASTERN — Floyd Central pushed past Paintsville 11-9 to claim its third straight win on Friday, March 22. After turning back Paintsville, Floyd Central improved to 3-1. Floyd Central pitcher Whitley Hall claimed the win in the circle. Hall pitched a complete game, recording six strikeouts over seven innings.
Kidd homers, leads Blackcats over Bobcats
BETSY LAYNE — Senior Nic Kidd homered and drove in five runs to lead Prestonsburg over rival Betsy Layne 13-1 in five innings in a 58th District baseball game on Monday, March 25. Kidd, who was named to the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association Preseason All-State Watch List,...
Preserving our Heritage
The Kentucky hunting heritage is sacred in a way that differs from other ways of life. If one takes the time to look around today’s world, there’s no denying one thing: Purity, and the simple joys of life, seem nonexistent in the hustle and bustle of what we call civilization. Hunters and anglers, when in the woods or on the water, are enjoying one of the only pure and uncontaminated things left in this world: The God-given right to hunt and fish.
Allen named new Prestonsburg City Council member
The Prestonsburg City Council named a new member March 25 to replace Rick Hughes, who was recently named interim mayor. The new member, Robert Allen, was one of three nominees presented to the council for the vacancy. The others were Leslie Terry and Kevin Woods. "All three of those have...
Governor to announce funds for industrial site, judge says
Gov. Andy Beshear is scheduled to be in Prestonsburg March 27 to announce a grant for the Thunder Ridge industrial site project, Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams told the fiscal court at its regular meeting March 20. Beshear will be at the Mountain Arts Center at 1 p.m. March 27...
Sheriff benefits from Floyd County's opioid settlement funds
Floyd Judge-Executive Robbie Williams is taking a wait-and-see attitude on how to spend the county's share of money from a $26 billion settlement of a federal lawsuit filed against four companies accused of creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. Kentucky was allocated $478 million from the settlement with three major...
‘Flashing Yellow Arrow’ signal upgrade scheduled for U.S. 23/Ky. 680 intersection at Harold
The Kentucky Department of Highways District 12 announced in a statement it has begun implementing a new type of traffic signal to provide a safer, more efficient left turn for motorists. The flashing yellow arrow signal will replace the traditional yield-on-green signals for left turns at signalized intersections. Currently, there...
Pike men facing charges including meth trafficking in Floyd
Two Pike County men were recently arrested on charges including trafficking in methamphetamine as Kentucky State Police were investigating an armed robbery in Floyd County. According to an arrest citation written by KSP Trooper Billy Ball, on March 14, while he was on patrol in the Grethel area, officers were notified to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle that had been taken from the victim of an armed robbery.
March Declared Nutrition Month in Floyd County
Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams signed a proclamation March 12 declaring March as Nutrition Month in Floyd County, according to a statement from ARH. “Nutrition is very important and something we need to focus on so we can have healthier communities," Williams said. "In 2013, we ranked 120th out of Kentucky’s counties for overall health. We have been improving and now are at 108. While we have made some progress, we want to see that number improve faster because that means that Floyd Countians our citizens are healthier.”
Five facing charges after allegedly sneaking fentanyl into Floyd Detention Center
Five people have been implicated for their alleged roles in a scheme to get fentanyl into the Floyd County Detention Center. According to court documents written by FCDC Sgt. Casey Hutchinson, on March 8, two women — Hillary Hall, 38, of 1st Street Fox Bottom, Harold, and Megan Elliott, age and address unavailable — worked with three inmates — Landon Frzier, 43, of Garden Terrace, Hi Hat, Jeffery Hunter, 34, of Ky. 122, Melvin, and Andrew J. Prater, 24, of School Street, Betsy Layne, on the conspiracy.
Floyd Central edges Elliott County 6-5
EASTERN — Determined Floyd Central edged Elliott County 6-5 in its home opener on Monday, March 18. The Jaguars, under the guidance of Coach Scott Shannon, battled back from behind to claim the win. Starting strong, Elliott County outscored Floyd Central 4-1 in the first inning. But Floyd Central...
BSCTC announces essay contest in honor of Professor John P. Carroll
The first-ever John P. Carroll Essay Contest has been announced by Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Open to high school and college students in Eastern Kentucky, the contest has been created in honor of the late Professor John Carroll, who taught at the college for 20 years and served as the program coordinator of BSCTC’s Education Program, according to a statement from the college.
Betsy Layne rallies back for first win on the season over Belfry after loss to East Ridge
BETSY LAYNE — Breaking into the win column following back-to-back one-run losses, Betsy Layne outlasted visiting Belfry 9-8 on Monday, March 18. Dwight Jarrell notched his first win as the Bobcats' head coach. Battling back from behind, Betsy Layne erupted for four runs in the bottom half of the...
Crum pitches Jaguars past Leslie County
EASTERN — Junior pitcher Kolten Crum limited opposing batters as Floyd Central pulled away to defeat visiting Leslie County 4-1 on Monday, March 18. Floyd Central notched its first win in the 2024 high school baseball season. Each team exited the matchup 1-4. The Jaguars scored first and never...
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