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McConnell: $300M in flood aid closer to coming to Eastern Kentucky communities
Nearly $300 million in aid related to flooding in 2022 may be coming to Eastern Kentucky. In a statement issued Feb. 21, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved Kentucky's 2022 Community Block Grant — Disaster Recovery action plan. "It’s been...
Police: Wanted Johnson man fled from officers, resisted arrest
A Johnson County man wanted on felony charges was arrested on numerous new charges after, police said, he fled in both a vehicle and on foot. According to an arrest citation written by Prestonsburg Police Officer Keegan Williamson, on Feb. 20, PPD Sgt. Darrell Preston attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Thomas Price, 37, of Ky. 40 East, Williamsport.
Brian Pugh honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance’s 2023 Kentucky Agency Manager of the Year
Brian Pugh, Floyd County agency manager for Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, has been named 2023 Kentucky Agency Manager of the Year for the agency, according to a statement from KFB. Pugh was also honored as the 2023 Agency Manager of the Year for District Five. The awards were presented during...
KSP: Traffic stop leads to meth, marijuana trafficking arrests
A Virginia duo was arrested recently after, Kentucky State Police said, a traffic stop led a trooper to find quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as evidence of trafficking. According to an arrest citation written by KSP Trooper Billy Ball, while on patrol Feb. 13 at Ivel, he saw...
Floyd Tourism approves sponsorships; member resigns
The Floyd County Tourism and Recreation Commission voted to approve funding for events being held in the county during their Feb. 13 regular meeting. Those in charge of the Appy Awards submitted an application for the commission to sponsor the March 16 event in the amount of $8,000. Last year, the commission helped sponsor the event with $3,000. Members of the board questioned the success of the award show from the previous year.
UPike’s Webb addresses issues at national meeting, advocacy day in Washington, D.C.
University of Pikeville President Dr. Burton Webb said that the message he recently carried to the annual meeting and advocacy day held by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is the same message he carries with him when he travels for the university. "The problems that exist in...
Sons of the American Revolution announce 2024 youth awards program
Sons of the American Revolution have announced their 2024 youth awards program. According to a statement from SAR, among the top mission goals set by the organization is the education of students about the American Revolutionary War events and the individuals who shaped their outcome. Kentucky’s Local Superintendents Advisory Council has mandated the teaching of historical documents and speeches in American history classes that cover the Revolutionary War. The documents include the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Federalist papers (Alexander Hamilton and James Madison), and the Bill of Rights. Additional documents include U. S. Supreme Court cases and speeches from George Washington’s Farewell Address up to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s well-known “I Have A Dream” speech.
Warden terminated, deputy resigns at Wheelwright prison
The Kentucky Department of Corrections is conducting an investigation at the state prison at Wheelwright following the termination of its warden and resignation of its deputy warden earlier this week. Southeast State Correctional Complex Warden Craig Hughes was terminated without cause effective Feb. 21 and Deputy Warden Danny McGraw resigned...
Prestonsburg Tourism to purchase electronic kiosks
The Prestonsburg Tourism Commission voted to purchase five kiosks to be placed at local hotels and the Mountain Arts Center at their Feb. 13 regular meeting. “Basically, what this would show is in your hotel they could come up and we would have up to date events coming up,” said Tourism Director Samantha Johnson. “They can hit events, they can get a map, they would have all the restaurants listed.”
Camp bringing ‘The Theater Tour’ to Prestonsburg
Award-winning recording artist Jeremy Camp is bringing his “The Theater Tour,” with special guest Caleb & John to the Mountain Arts Center in April. According to a statement, between 2002 and 2023, Jeremy has released twelve albums, five of them RIAA- certified as Gold. His music has earned him numerous awards and nominations across the Christian and secular music industries, including five GMA Dove Awards, Grammy nomination, three American Music Award nominations, and four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards. Camp was named Billboard’s #2 Christian artist of the decade as well.
Betsy Layne beats Prestonsburg in district finale
BETSY LAYNE — Betsy Layne pulled away to beat rival Prestonsburg 48-34 in a 58th District regular season finale at historic D.W. Howard Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 17. Following the win, Betsy Layne improved to 14-11 overall and finished 2-4 in the 58th District. Prestonsburg slipped to 13-12 overall...
Glory Road, take me home
BETSY LAYNE — Betsy Layne pushed past Prestonsburg 51-45 in a 58th District regular season finale at historic D.W. Howard Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 17. The Bobcats beat the Blackcats in a Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame Glory Road/Heritage Game at The Dome. Betsy Layne improved to...
Bridge closure to last about two weeks
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 has announced in a statement the closure of a bridge along Ky. 120 at the intersection of Ky. 404 near David will last about two weeks. Crews began repairs on a hole in the concrete bridge deck on Monday, Feb. 17 and expect the...
Floyd native named dean of UVA School of Law
The University of Virginia recently announced Floyd County native Leslie Kendrick would be the next dean of their school of law. Kendrick is a 2006 graduate of the University of Virginia. She became a member of the faculty in 2008 and served as the assistant to the first female dean of the department, Risa Goluboff.
Justice for Amber’ billboards placed in Floyd County
Two billboards proclaiming “Justice for Amber” were erected in high traffic areas of Floyd County on Friday, Feb. 16 due to the urging of the Justice for Amber Facebook Group. “People on Facebook kept wanting to donate and have them put up,” said Spradlin’s cousin Dr. Deborah Allen....
Floyd, Johnson and Pike to receive illegal dump cleanup funds
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced in a statement Feb. 8 approximately $924,600 in grants for the cleanup of 69 illegal dumps in 16 counties across the commonwealth. “Kentucky families deserve for their communities to be clean and safe. Illegal dump sites can...
Courthouse news
Several property transfers were reported and marriage licenses were issued recently by the Floyd County Clerk’s Office. Those transfers and licenses reported were:. Alber Neil Turner and Diana Burchett Turner to Lyndie Stark. Denice Music and Denice Robinson to Curtis Hall Rentals LLC. William Watts to Jaynie Watts. William...
Wayland votes to pay appraisal fees in FEMA buyout project
The Wayland City Commission voted to take out a loan to pay the $2,250 appraisal fee to Redd, Brown and Williams for the FEMA Mitigation Buyout Project at their Feb. 8 regular meeting. Wayland Mayor Jerry Fultz said this payment will be the first reimbursement request made for the project.
Motorsports bill approved by state House
Legislation aimed at streamlining the permit approval process for racing events on state-maintained highways cleared the House Feb. 8. The bill, HB 29, sponsored by Rep. Derek Lewis and co-sponsored by Rep. Timmy Truett, moves to the Senate for consideration. This measure, according to a statement from the Kentucky House...
Local rep’s grant database bill approved unanimously by House
Legislation to establish a database for public grants, co-sponsored by Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, D-Martin, was approved unanimously by the state House on Feb. 8. House Bill 299, according to a statement, creates a plan to construct a centralized, searchable database which would collect public grant information and provide access for individuals and other entities to review available grant opportunities.
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