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New Paintsville bakery makes everything from scratch
The sweetest thing you’ll find in downtown Paintsville these days is a new business that caters to your sweet tooth and leaves it wanting more. Sweet Oaks, located at 428 Main Street, opened its doors in April and offers a variety of tasty treats that will immediately place it at the top of your weekly — or maybe even daily — to-do list.
Lawrence County softball earns 14th shutout in Shelby Valley
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Lawrence County Lady Bulldogs continued the team’s tear this season against the Shelby Valley Wildcats in Pike County on Thursday, May 2. Lawrence County’s bats connected quickly, jumping up to a two-run lead after Jada Patton snuck home on a throw to second base in the top of the first inning.
Turning trash into treasure: Young entrepreneur crafts purses from discarded books
INEZ — Abigail Osborn, a member of the Martin County Chapter of FCCLA, turned an idea into a business making environmentally friendly purses and accessories from discarded books and clothing. “Reimagining the Classics” emerged from her Entrepreneurship Level 2 Star project, “Repurpose and Redesign,” leading to her placing 14th nationally last year. She has since evolved the idea into a full-fledged business model, securing second place at the gold level during the FCCLA Kentucky Conference this year.
I-64 bridge reopens in Wayne County following fiery crash
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An I-64 bridge in Wayne County has reopened following a fiery crash that occurred on the westbound side of the interstate. West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) bridge inspectors gave the bridge on Interstate 64 a clean bill of health following a multiple-vehicle crash on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. According […]
Lady Cards on 3-game win streak
INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team rolled past Grace Christian 7-6 and Tolsia in a doubleheader 10-4, 13-9 to win three in a row April 23 and Saturday in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s action:. MCHS vs. Grace Christian.
Prestonsburg’s Chase Parsley resigns as head boys basketball coach
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Chase Parsley will step down as Prestonsburg’s head boys basketball coach after two years at the helm. He finished with a total record of 31-30. Last season, Prestonsburg finished 17-15. “We want to express our sincere gratitude to coach Parsley for his contributions to our...
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