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‘A rivalry among friends': Battle of the Birds kicks off football season
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Mayfield Cardinals or Graves County Eagles — two birds of prey on the turf duel for victory. On Friday, Aug. 23, the Mayfield and Graves County high school football teams faced off in a game known annually as Battle of the Birds. The athletes are...
ESPN dubs Reed Sheppard the heavy favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year
The Kentucky Wildcats probably didn’t realize the caliber of player they were getting in 4-star guard Reed Sheppard, who joined the Cats at the start of last season and quickly became one of their best players. From Kentucky, Sheppard quickly became a fan favorite. He exploded onto the scene...
North Laurel stuns Bell County with win on Log Mountain
LOG MOUNTAIN — Not many prognosticators gave North Laurel a chance of winning on Log Mountain on Friday, but the Jaguars proved them wrong by pulling out a thrilling 24-22 win over the Bobcats on Friday. The victory came during coach Steven Nelson’s debut game with North Laurel.
Raiders roll past Colonels, 55-6
It was not the first football game that the Christian County Colonels or first-year head coach Ethan Atchley wanted. The Colonels turned the ball over seven times and fell to host Warren East 55-6 Friday night in the season opener for both schools. Raiders quarterback Dane Parsley threw for 116...
Dee Parker rushes for three TDs during Whitley County’s 29-14 win over Knox Central
WILLIAMSBURG — Whitley County’s Dee Parker entered the season as one of the Top 25 finest players in the 13th Region, and he showed why during Friday’s matchup with Knox Central. Parker led his team in rushing and found pay dirt three times during the Colonels’ 29-14...
PREVIEW – Trigg County Hopes For a Mulligan From 2023 Season
What began as a season of promise for the Trigg County Wildcats in 2023 ended with six straight losses, multiple injuries, and missing the postseason for the first time in six years. While the player numbers haven’t seen a bump in 2024, head coach Chris Ezell thinks this year’s team...
Hazard ARH opens long-term acute care center
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Friday, officials with ARH hosted a ribbon cutting for their Advanced Care Center in Hazard. The center provides around the clock care for patients that need a longer time to recover. Advanced Care President and CEO Russ Barker said the center allows gives folks the...
Remembering history in Harlan Co.
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - After more than 60 years since graduating the last class of the all-Black school Rosenwald High School, folks gathered for a day of recognition. The celebration was for both the former students of Rosenwald and the former community members of the Black community Georgetown. “We need...
Heritage Farm announces year-round indoor/outdoor Snow Park
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Heritage Farm has announced a year-round indoor/outdoor snow park in a social media post on Friday. According to the post, the park will allow visitors to ski, snowboard, ice skate and snow tube with real snow being produced in up to 70-degree weather. Heritage Farm...
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
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