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Floyd BOE hosts annual Community Work Transition Program
The Floyd County Board of Education hosted its annual Community Work Transition Program event on April 18 at the old Allen Central gymnasium. Local businesses and organizations gathered in the gym to give students information on potential work opportunities. Floyd County Schools Superintendent Anna Shepherd said the event is crucial...
Big Sandy Community and Technical College and Mountain Arts Center Celebrate hold songwriters workshop
Big Sandy Community and Technical College and the Mountain Arts Center recently held the "Introduction to Songwriting" class, an educational experience offered to students from Floyd County School Systems, including the David School Theater, Band, Choir, Media Arts and Gifted and Talented programs. The class took place at the Mountain...
Floyd man facing trafficking charges after search warrant execution
A Floyd man is facing numerous felony charges after Floyd County Sheriff's deputies said they found evidence of trafficking in methamphetamine heroin and other drugs while serving a search warrant. According to an arrest citation written by Deputy Allen May, on April 3, he executed a search warrant at the...
Plea rejected for second time in murder case
A former Pike County man rejected a plea deal for a second time for charges he is facing in connection with a 2020 death of a Pike County man in a Floyd County motel. Enos Little, 50, originally faced kidnapping and murder charges in relation to the death of Wesley Hook in an incident authorities said took place at the Alpike Motel in Ivel.
Hughes focused on beautification, bringing more jobs to Prestonsburg
Beautifying the downtown area and bringing more jobs to the city are the main priorities for Prestonsburg Mayor Rick Hughes. Hughes, who was in his sixth term as a city councilman when his fellow members picked him to replace Mayor Les Stapleton after he resigned March 12, said he has been busy since changing city positions.
Prestonsburg drops one-run game to Jenkins
JENKINS — Jenkins battled back from behind to beat Prestonsburg 8-7 on Friday, April 19. Determined Jenkins scored three runs over its last two at-bats to claim the win. Arieana Brown pitched a complete game for Jenkins and claimed the win in the circle. Brown recorded 10 strikeouts. Kaylee...
Prestonsburg Invitational presented by Play Ball Puerto Rico set for April 26-27
PRESTONSBURG — The inaugural Prestonsburg Invitational presented by Play Ball Puerto Rico is set to be held Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27. During the event, Prestonsburg will recognize the 40th anniversary of its 1984 team. Prestonsburg captured the 1984 15th Region Championship. The 1984 team will be recognized prior to Prestonsburg's game versus Berea-Midpark (Ohio) on Friday, April 26. First pitch for the Blackcats' game versus Berea-Midpark (Ohio) is slated for 6:30 p.m.
Women Rise: Creating a leadership legacy
Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Hazard Community and Technical College, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center and Southern Kentucky Community and Technical College joined forces to host a “Leading Ladies Conference” at the BSCTC campus on Friday, April 19. The event brought together business women, women from the community...
Keathley named Kentucky Freshman Boys' Basketball Player of the Year
PRESTONSBURG — Kentucky Prep Report has named Prestonsburg High School standout Braxton Keathley the Kentucky Freshman Boys' Basketball Player of the Year. A 6 foot 3 point guard, Keathley averaged 21.8 points, 4.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 3 steals per game for Prestonsburg during the 2023-24 boys' high school basketball season. The sharpshooting point guard shot 50 percent from the field and 83.3 percent from the free throw line during his freshman campaign.
Grethel man charged with felony DUI
A Floyd County man is facing a felony DUI charge after a recent traffic stop. According to an arrest citation written by Kentucky State Police Trooper Keithan Hamilton, he was patrolling Ky. 680 at Harold in the early morning hours of April 16 when he observed a 2007 Toyota Tacoma on the highway.
Floyd Central defeats Prestonsburg, 15-8
PRESTONSBURG — Notching its second straight 58th District win, Floyd Central defeated much-improved Prestonsburg 15-8 on Thursday, April 18. After posting the win, Floyd Central improved to 7-4 overall and 2-2 in the 58th District. Prestonsburg dropped to 4-9 overall and 2-3 in the 58th District after suffering the...
Betsy Layne falls in eight to East Ridge
BETSY LAYNE — Extra innings was the downfall of the Lady Bobcats Monday night against East Ridge as Betsy Layne fell 14-11 in eight innings. The Lady Bobcats were off to a blistering start Monday night against East Ridge. After jumping out to an 8-0 lead the Lady Bobcats...
Bond reduced in vehicular homicide case
A Floyd County woman was in court on Thursday, April 18 to request a change in bond in a vehicular homicide case. An attorney for Cammie Little, 36, of Memory Lane, Bevinsville, requested that Circuit Court Judge Johnny Ray Harris change the amount of bond from $80,000 cash to $50,000 cash or property. Floyd Commonwealth's Attorney Brent Turner's office objected on behalf of the victim's family.
UPike leadership class visits Betsy Layne Elementary
UPike’s Leadership Theory and Practice class paid a visit to Betsy Layne Elementary on April 16. The class read books and gave books and candy to, pre-kindergarten through fourth grade classes. Cameron Morrison, a student of UPike’s leadership class and former Floyd County student, said the event originated from...
County's coal severance money down this year, judge says
Floyd County will not receive as much coal severance funds this year as it did last year due to an accounting error in Frankfort, Judge-Executive Robbie Williams said during the court's regular meeting April 17. Williams said he is waiting on information about how much the coal severance discretionary funds...
Prestonsburg PD chief: Department’s to be first officers in region to wear body cameras
The Prestonsburg Police Department is preparing to become the first law enforcement agency in the area to have its officers equipped with body-worn cameras, Police Chief Ross Shurtleff told the city council at its regular meeting April 22. "Beginning at the end of May and first of June, every Prestonsburg...
Blackcats to host Little League Night April 27
PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg will host Little League Night on Saturday, April 27. Little League players and coaches will be introduced on the high school baseball field as Prestonsburg prepares to host 15th Region rival Shelby Valley for a mid-season matchup. Prior to the start of the Prestonsburg-Shelby Valley game,...
Bond reduction arguments heard in vehicular homicide case
A Johnson County man was in Floyd County Circuit Court April 23 for a bond reduction hearing in a vehicular homicide case. Floyd Circuit Court Judge Johnny Ray Harris said a judgment on bond would be made later this week after he took the testimony in court into consideration. Marcus...
BSCTC Participates in Empowering Girls of Appalachia Symposium
Chrysta Ghent, director of the East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, and Rachelle Burchett, chief workforce and marketing officer at BSCTC, recently took part in the third Rotary Empowering Girls of Appalachia Symposium. The event, held on April 11 at the Appalachian...
Southeast Kentucky Chamber holds Lunch and Learn with One East Kentucky's Kirk
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch and Learn on April 9 featuring guest speaker, Colby Kirk, president and CEO of One East Kentucky. There were networking opportunities over lunch catered by Moe’s and the meeting was attended by several members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, as well as representatives of Big Sandy Area Development District and Eastern Telephone & Technologies, according to a statement.
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