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Four-star DL Javeon Campbell commits to Kentucky
Frankfort (Ky.) Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell announced his commitment to Kentucky on Tuesday. He adds another four-star piece to the Wildcats' Top 25 class and is considered by both 247Sports and the 247Sports Composite to be the No. 1 recruit in the state of Kentucky. "All the coaches...
Kentucky Owner Faces New Setback In Effort To Win New License For Now-Silent AM.
The Federal Communications Commission says a Kentucky broadcaster is not entitled to an open-ended license term after he failed to pay several years of annual regulator fees. The FCC in 2020 canceled the license for “Gospel 710” WEKC, Williamsburg, KY after it didn’t receive the annual fee from Gerard Parks, who also failed to file the paperwork seeking a reconsideration of its decision for 18 months — well outside the 30-day response deadline.
Local Pharmacist Appointed to State Cannabis Board
Booneville has a say in the future of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy appointed local pharmacist and owner of Booneville Discount Drug, Matt Carrico, to a four-year term on the Medical Cannabis Board of Physicians and Advisors. The appointment will be confirmed by the state...
Kentucky Second Only to Alaska in an Unusual Category
I talked with some friends this weekend who are planning a vacation to Alaska which will include a viewing of grizzly bears doing there thing...in a CONTROLLED environment, of course. That will include a chance to watch them going after salmon in one of Alaska's many rivers. I've always wanted...
Mingo County Black History Project to be featured at Mine Wars Museum
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum announced the launch of a new project. This summer the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is launching something new: The Mingo County Black History Project. The project aims to record oral history interviews with Black families rooted in Mingo County history, tracing their evolution through...
OnPoint Ballers hosts basketball skills camp
MARTIN, Ky. (WYMT) - OnPoint Ballers founder, Carla Booth, and a teammate of the OnPoint Ballers Swish semi-pro basketball team, Kennedi Stacy, hosted basketball camps for people of all ages. “I just think a lot of times in a team setting, players don’t always get the attention they may need,”...
2 Prestonsburg Men Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
An investigation into animal cruelty has led to the arrest of two Prestonsburg men, James Endicott and Jimmy Endicott. State troopers reported that upon arriving at the residence on Rt 3385, they saw animals with no food or water and looking malnourished. Both men now face eight counts of second-degree...
'I already knew it was a big one' | Louisville man says his birthday scored him payday in lottery scratch-off win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery said a frequent lottery player has scored a top prize after buying a scratch-off ticket based on his birthday. Lottery officials said the man, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the $5 “777 scratch-off” from a vending machine at the Hillview Kroger on June 7.
‘Holler Pride’ hits the pavement: Johnson Central solar car ready for Texas competition
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Eagle X team at Johnson Central is taking its new solar car to an out-of-state competition. The car has been a work in progress for the students for several years, with funding and support from the University of Kentucky and area sponsors. During the last...
Paintsville pool remaining closed fifth consecutive summer
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) - The public pool in Paintsville hasn’t opened since 2019. Mayor Bill Runyon says the pandemic set them back. The pool also failed an inspection in 2021. The mayor says they’ve devoted $1.45 million for reconstruction of the olympic pool at the facility and construction of...
Domestic abuse survivor in Louisville recounts how fairytale romance turned into nightmare
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For many women and men in Kentucky, the person who is supposed to love you can be the one that hurts you the most. Kentucky just released it's annual domestic violence report. It cites a CDC study that says 1 in 2 women — and 1 in 3 men in Kentucky have experienced domestic violence.
Price changes coming to U.S. Postal Service on July 14
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Price changes at the U.S. Postal Service will take effect this month. The new rates will include a 5-cent increase in price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 68 to 73 cents. Mailing service product prices increase by 7.8%. According to a news release, the...
Caneyville man on pretrial diversion from theft case jailed after fleeing from Leitchfield police
A Caneyville man in pretrial diversion from a previous theft case has been jailed on multiple felony charges after fleeing from Leitchfield police. Andrew J. Oller, 38, was arrested and charged with five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, reckless driving, second-degree disorderly conduct, and second-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle).
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