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KSP invites communities to ‘Cover the Cruiser’ for Special Olympics
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police Post 9 hosted its annual Cover the Cruiser Wednesday, inviting the Pikeville community to donate funds for the Kentucky Special Olympics. The fundraiser, which began as a replacement to the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has...
'Some of us are workable and some of us aren't': Floyd County running out of time to choose EMS provider
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After another joint meeting Tuesday night, Floyd County elected officials still do not have a plan for EMS service, with just 37 days until their current contract expires. “Al (Knable), some of us are workable and some of us aren’t," at large County Councilman Brad Striegel...
KSP: Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrests
A Floyd County duo was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a recent traffic stop, Kentucky State Police said. According to court documents written by KSP Trooper Samuel Reed, on April 10, Trooper Matthew Day observed a 2023 Nissan Sentra traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop.
Flood survivor celebrates new beginnings after century of family legacy
INEZ — Slone was 16 when she moved into the old house on land that her family lived on for over 100 years on Camp Branch in Inez. It was her home until a flash flood swept through the property in 2022, tearing up the century-old structure and leaving Slone to sleep on her daughter’s sofa. Now, however, thanks to a group of generous donors, funders and volunteers, the 74-year-old Slone has a brand-new home on the same site as the former.
Lady Panthers head into sectionals with optimism
NAUGATUCK – The Tug Valley High School softball team heads into next week's Class A sectional tournament with optimism. The Lady Panthers improved to 16-5 overall with Wednesday night's 16-0 win at sectional opponent Van. Unranked Tug Valley was scheduled to close out the regular season on Thursday night...
Mingo Central High School presented with Jennings Randolph award
DELBARTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mingo Central High School was recognized on Tuesday for having been among a select few West Virginia schools to have earned the prestigious Jennings Randolph award for the school year. Named for former United States Senator, Jennings Randolph, the award is presented each year by the West Virginia Secretary of State […]
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...
Write a last will and testament for free May 8 in Inez
INEZ — Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network announced it will conduct a will-writing clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 8 at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. Residents can meet with an attorney and write a simple will at no cost. There are no eligibility requirements for the...
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