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Breathitt Co. officials look to curb food insecurity
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Food insecurity is an ongoing issue for people across the nation, including Breathitt County. From inflation to transportation, there are several barriers folks face trying to get food. Jackson Mayor Laura Thomas said folks have to choose between buying fresh food for more money or...
Student stays busy perking up others
(ST. HELENS) — A senior at St. Helens High School, Matthew Boren serves his school in many ways, helping out in the kitchen, assisting with laundry, and, most importantly, helping lift the spirits of those around him. Boren is in the transition program at St. Helens High, which means he is working on life skills and work training until he turns 21. It’s challenging for Boren since he experiences a...
Rain is moving in
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Showers, a few thunderstorms will be the theme the next few days. Some of the activity could be locally heavy. A combination of elements are coming together to provide showers and scattered thunderstorms today into tonight. Some of this activity could produce some locally heavy rainfall. High temperatures today will be in the mid and upper 70s.
Monday marks 10 years of opening of Big Four Bridge to pedestrians, bicyclists
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Monday marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Big Four Bridge. On May 20, 2014, Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore helped cut the ribbon on the old rail bridge, opening the Jeffersonville ramp to pedestrian traffic. Moore remembers the day well, as it fell on...
Softball Game Recap: Belfry Triumphs
Belfry's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Breathitt County Bobcats. For Breathitt County's part, Catlin Pennington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Pennington has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
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