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Second fatal UTV collision in Pike County in less than a day
PIKE COUNTY — A fatal UTV collision occurred early Sunday, April 21 morning on Upper Johnson Creek Road in Kimper, marking the second deadly UTV incident in Pike County within seven hours. Michael Hardin, 34, of Kimper, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Kyle Hardin, 38, of Phelps,...
Tug Valley High School baseball roundup
HAMLIN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley offense was on track against Class AAA Lincoln County, but it was not enough as the Panthers lost a road game 10-7 on April 22. Three Tug Valley players had two hits: Conner Lackey, Gage Whitt and Julian Vance. After taking an early...
Wyoming County firefighter and family lose everything in fire, donations being accepted
HANOVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County firefighter and his family have lost everything following a fire this morning. According to the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Firefighter Tim Keneda and his family lost everything this morning in a house fire. Donations are currently being accepted, and they would be much appreciated, according to the […]
Mingo Central's Burke, Tug's Elia ranked among state's best DB's
It's still just spring and regular preseason football practices are more than three months away, but Mingo Central's Aidan Burke and Tug Valley's Bryson Elia have both received preseason honors by Coalfields & Co. The two players, both rising juniors, have been named among the state's top defensive backs by...
Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference puts problems, progress on display
INEZ, Ky. (WYMT) - The 2024 Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference wrapped up Friday in Martin County, bringing folks from all around to the Collier Center for a day of discussions, dreaming, and dining. The conference included speakers and breakout sessions devoted to entrepreneurship, faith, economic development, housing and more. Organizers...
Belfry boys’ basketball has new man at helm
BELFRY, Ky. (WYMT) - Barbourville native Brent Perry will be the new Belfry boys’ basketball head coach. The announcement was made via Belfry Basketball’s Facebook page on Wednesday, April 24. Most recently, Perry was head assistant at Montgomery County High School. Last season, the Indians went 11-18. Perry...
Softball Game Preview: Prestonsburg Blackcats vs. East Ridge Warriors
The Prestonsburg Blackcats will head out on the road to square off against the East Ridge Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Prestonsburg is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak. On Thursday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Prestonsburg had to settle for a 5-3 defeat against...
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