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Floyd Central edges East Ridge 4-3
EASTERN — Pitcher Whitley Hall delivered the game-winning RBI in the bottom half of the seventh inning to lift Floyd Central over visiting East Ridge 4-3 on Tuesday, April 23. Hall pitched a complete game and claimed the win in the circle. The Floyd Central pitcher recorded six strikeouts.
Blackcats outlast Berea-Midpark (Ohio) 3-2
PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg outlasted Berea-Midpark (Ohio) 3-2 in the Prestonsburg Invitational presented by Play Ball Puerto Rico on Friday, April 26. The Blackcats overcame a slow start to win the game. Berea-Midpark scored first, plating one run in the top half of the second inning. Then, after adding another...
Betsy Layne blanks Phelps 16-0
PHELPS — Returning to the win column, Betsy Layne blanked Phelps 16-0 in three innings on Tuesday, April 23. Hannah Mitchell pitched a one-hit shutout for Betsy Layne and claimed the win in the circle. Mitchell recorded three strikeouts. Betsy Layne scored 16 runs on 13 hits. Mitchell (two...
Jaguars sweep Bobcats
EASTERN — Floyd Central swept rival Betsy Layne in the two teams' annual 58th District baseball series, winning 17-4 and 9-3. Both Floyd Central and Betsy Layne will compete in the upcoming 58th District Baseball Tournament. Floyd Central 9, Betsy Layne 3: Floyd Central pushed past visiting Betsy Layne...
Blackcats pull away to beat Shelby Valley 17-2
PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg pulled away to defeat Shelby Valley 17-2 in four innings in the nightcap of the Prestonsburg Invitational presented by Play Ball Puerto Rico on Saturday, April 27. Luke Hall started on the mound for Prestonsburg and claimed the win. Hall pitched two innings and recorded three...
Pikeville student wins regional Civics Bee
Pikeville student Javan Dotson won the regional phase of the National Civics Bee held at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg on Thursday, April 25. Dotson will move on to the state competition held at the Kentucky State Fair in Aug. Jacob Castle placed third in the competition and Ava...
Brewer signs with Kentucky Christian
PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg High School senior Olivia Brewer made her college choice official at the start of the week, signing with the Kentucky Christian University women's soccer program during a ceremony held at PHS on Monday, April 29. A defender, Brewer helped to lead Prestonsburg to the 2023 15th...
Brand to serve as BSCTC interim president
Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced April 30 the appointment of Dr. Todd Brand as its interim president. Brand, who has served as the chief academic officer at Ashland Community and Technical College for the past five years, brings a "wealth of experience and unwavering passion" to his new role as interim president. according to a statement from BSCTC.
Pike legislators say session was a successful one for region, commonwealth
The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session which just ended on April 15 was a busy one, with legislators considering a total of more than 1,200 bills, including the spending plan for the next two years. However, members of the region's legislative delegation said that, within all that activity, several actions...
Woman arrested on kidnapping charge
An Eastern Woman was arrested Tuesday, April 23 for an alleged kidnapping that occurred in the area of Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Angela D. Hall, 48, of Eastern is facing one charge of kidnapping and one charge of menacing following an incident in which she allegedly forced her way into a vehicle who had stopped to assist her.
Memorial bench placed to honor murder victim
A memorial bench was placed on Friday, April 26 at Big Sandy Community Technical College in Prestonsburg along the nature trail to honor the memory of Amber Spradlin who was murdered on June 18, 2023. Amber’s aunt Melissa Samons said the bench was made possible by those who made donations...
Blackcat Football Golf Scramble set for May 24
PRESTONSBURG — The 2024 Blackcat Football Golf Scramble is set to be held at StoneCrest Golf Course on Friday, May 24. The golf scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The entry fee for the golf scramble is $400 per team. Mulligans and skirts will be...
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.
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...
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