For the second consecutive year, the Pike County Public Library District has cut its tax rates for county residents. During a special meeting on Sept. 5, the library’s board of trustees voted to cut the real property and personal property tax rates. The board voted to lower the real...

Two Pike County volunteer fire departments are dealing with the loss of members. Darrell Helton, 49, of Huddy was a longtime member of the Belfry Volunteer Fire Department. Helton’s line of duty death occurred Sept. 5 while he was shuttling water to a mutual aid structure fire. According to...

A Pike County man died in a mining incident on the evening of Sept. 6. According to a statement issued by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, 33-year-old Gary Chapman of South Williamson died following injuries suffered at the Mountaineer II Mine near Sharples, West Virginia, in Logan County. "When we...

While the attendance at this year’s RAM (Remote Area Medical) Clinic was lower than normal, that didn’t lower the enthusiasm of volunteers who provide free medical services for residents of the Central Appalachian region. “The community has such severe unmet medical health needs,” said Pikeville Dentist Dr. Pretti...

The Pikeville Independent School District is excited for its 2024/25 school term as it enters the academic year with a full teaching staff, new programs and high enrollment. Superintendent David Trimble highlighted the progress of new educational initiatives and the ongoing commitment to providing quality education for all students within the district.

Every time he steps on the green, he knows that he’s got a chance to win if he plays well. Pikeville senior Cam Roberts has been terrorizing opponents on the greens this season. Roberts currently leads the state in points with 690 total points this season. That puts him...

Remote Area Medical (RAM) addresses gaps in health care by offering a free, comprehensive healthcare clinic which will be conducted at East Ridge High School, 19471 Lick Mountain Road, Lick Creek, Sept. 7-8. According to program coordinators, the clinic will provide dental, vision and medical care to those who might...

Others receiving votes: Madison Central 21, Ballard 10, George Rogers Clark 10, Central Hardin 3, Oldham County 3, Tates Creek 3. Others receiving votes: Graves County 23, Scott County 20, Southwestern 10, South Oldham 9, Dixie Heights 6, North Bullitt 5, Greenwood 2, South Laurel 1. Class 4A. Rank-school (FPV)...

Nobody was going to stop Miley Riddle the way she hit the ball the final two plays. Her back-to-back kills at the end of the Game 2 against Pikeville gave Shelby Valley a 2-0 (25-21, 25-12) win against the Lady Panthers. The win marked Shelby Valley’s first-ever 15th Region All...

Who: Belfry (1-1) at Johnson Central (1-1) Kickoff: Friday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. Location: Jim Matney Field, Paintsville. Coaches: Belfry, Philip Haywood. Johnson Central, Jesse Peck. Notes: Belfry is coming off of a 43-35 loss to Class 6A George Rogers Clark in the 39th Annual Community Trust Bank/WYMT Pike...

Pike County Judge-Executive Ray S. Jones spearheaded a discussion on a potential litter cleanup campaign during the Pike County Fiscal Court meeting Sept. 3. Jones said he had been talking with Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams and some of the other counties in the region about a possible education and awareness education campaign.

The University of Pikeville recently began its new academic term on Aug. 26 and as official numbers have been finalized the university has once again seen a slight increase in enrollment numbers. According to Stacey Walters, with UPike’s Office of Marketing and Communications, the fall 2025 incoming class was 413...

Hillbilly Christmas in July handed Shriners Hospital for Children officials checks totaling $81,500 on July 26 from their efforts and those of various other organizations and fundraising for 2025 has begun. “So many people worked so hard this past year, and I hope they’re ready to do it again,” HCIJ...

Citing safety concerns, the City of Pikeville has closed the Seventh Street pedestrian bridge until repairs can be made. The closure took effect Aug. 30, following routine inspections that revealed concerning structural issues. City Engineer Brad Slone said that while the bridge had been scheduled for repairs as part of a regular maintenance plan, the recent assessments indicated that the situation had worsened significantly and the bridge would need to be closed.

The Shelby Valley Wildcats knew they were better than their season opening showing against Lawrence County. The Wildcats had Lawrence County on the ropes, but just couldn’tt finish the job last Friday night. Lawrence County knocked off Shelby Valley 49-34. The Wildcats had the ball trailing 35-34 with around...

As fall approaches, the City of Pikeville is gearing up with a series of events. The Appalachian Moonshine, Music and Makers Festival is set to take place Sept. 13-14, in downtown Pikeville. Drawing inspiration from the shared Appalachian heritage, this festival unites live performances, talented visual artists and food and beverages from across the region, all in celebration of the enduring beauty of our mountainous home.

A short-yardage drive that lasted only 26 seconds ended when junior quarterback Jagger Gillis threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Ashton Auker with 13 seconds left gave Campbellsville University a 34-33 season-opening win over the University of Pikeville on Thursday night. The drive began at the Bear 32 after a...

BELFRY — Martin County quarterback Deven Maynard had a game during the 39th Annual Community Trust Bank/WYMT Pike County Bowl. Maynard helped the Cardinals roll to a 40-18 win over Pike Central. Just a minute into the game, Maynard threw a long TD pass to Julian Stafford to get...

The City of Pikeville has applied for financial assistance for the rehabilitation of its water/wastewater treatment facilities under a program created by the Kentucky General Assembly earlier this year and other grants. The city is hoping to get funding through the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically...

Employer-provided childcare benefits and state incentives for those benefits were the topics addressed by the guest speaker at a Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly Lunch and Learn Membership Meeting on Aug. 27. Jon Dye, manager of the Grassroots Advocacy for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, said a recent report...