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Zack McCoart (’25, RB) is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week @CaochJessePeck @iphillipblair @CoachRwhitaker1
When last we saw this 5’11,” 195-pound wrecking ball of a downhill RB he was rushing for over 1,700-yards and 26-TDs. McCoart has been described by our colleague, Ryan Lippert, at Prep Redzone as a “…physical downhill runner who bursts through the running lane with a full head of steam and shows the ability to run straight through defenders without breaking stride.” We would agree heartily. McCoart is back in the offensive backfield of the Johnson Central “Golden Eagles” and no one can be happier than the Johnson Central fan base. This guy is a top-five RB in his graduating class.
The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was recently awarded $400,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for its new project “The Cumberland-Pine Mountain Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Corridor of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.” The funding was made available through ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) which drives large-scale economic transformation through multi-state collaboration. The Nature […] The post The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee appeared first on Middlesboro News.
2024 DQ Pigskin Preview: Paintsville
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Youth usually means inexperienced, but after starting several underclassmen last season, the Paintsville Tigers hope to be the exception in 2024. “I thought we grew as a team last year from the first game to the last,” head coach Trevor Hoskins said. “Coming in this year, our guys that started as a freshman, played an entire season of snaps. You can duplicate a lot of things. You can coach a lot of things but you can’t give guys experience. A lot of these guys who are coming in as sophomores, you can tell they have a lot of football under their belt.”
Kentucky dentist arrested in murder case allowed to continue managing practice
A Kentucky dentist arrested in connection with a murder that took place in 2023 will be able to continue managing his dental practice, CBS affiliate WYMT reported Aug. 19. Michael McKinney Jr., DMD, is the owner of Floyd County Smiles in Minnie and Prestonsburg, Ky. He was arrested July 30 and charged with seven counts of complicity to tampering with physical evidence in connection to the 2023 murder of Amber Spradlin. Dr. McKinney pleaded not guilty to the charges July 31, the Appalachian News-Express reported.
39th annual Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl Luncheon
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - With high school football kicking off on Aug. 23, coaches, school officials and sponsors met to talk about a long-running tradition in KHSAA. The Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl celebrates its 39th year. “It’s a special time of year every year because this is...
Pike man sentenced on federal drug charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man will spend more than eight years in prison, after his conviction on federal drug charges. Casey Collins, 39, of Raccoon, pleaded guilty back in April to possession of meth and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. In his plea agreement, he admitted...
Kentucky lawmakers raise privacy concerns over unfinished Lexington school's bathrooms
A new school being built in Lexington is coming under scrutiny by some lawmakers for its bathroom floor plan. The topic was heavily debated at a committee meeting Tuesday in Frankfort.
Man Arrested Following Arson Investigation in Pikeville
An arson investigation in Pikeville has led to the arrest of 28 -year-old William Anthony Hamilton. A fire on Friday at the apartment complex on the Left Fork of Island Creek was being investigated by police when witnesses allegedly told them that Hamilton had set the fire, and he was still behind the building.
Hopkins Co. School Board made aware of allegations against a teacher
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Hopkins County School Board release a statement regarding recent allegations made against a Southside Elementary schoolteacher. Allegations against a Southside Elementary School teacher have been shared throughout social media and the school board has been made aware. In a statement released Tuesday evening, officials acknowledge the allegations and had this […]
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