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Paintsville school board approves tentative budget
The Paintsville Independent Board of Education approved its 2024-2025 tentative budget during its regular meeting May 13. Superintendent David Gibson noted that the tentative budget includes $1.4 million in the district's general fund, which is "really strong for us." "I think a few years ago we were at $700,000," he...
Utility project to impact traffic on U.S. 23 in Pike Co.
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in Pikeville have announced there will be traffic delays and lane reductions for a section of U.S. 23 in Pike County. According to KYTC District 12 officials, the lane reductions and traffic delays will be near the Cedar Creek/Hambley...
Collins honored on Senior Night
Last Thursday, the Paintsville Lady Tigers picked up a 5-1 on Senior Night over the Fairview Lady Eagles in softball action in Paintsville. With neither team allowing anything over the first two and 1/2 innings, Paintsville got on the board first in the bottom of the third. After A dropped...
Pike Co. pharmacy closing after 24 years
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pharmacy runs in the family for Joel Thornburny. The third-generation pharmacist has been working to connect communities with medicine, resources and information for decades. That mission to impact communities brought NOVA pharmacy to Pikeville in 2000. Since then, Thornbury, his partners and his employees have spent...
Baseball Recap: Prestonsburg's win ends nine-game losing streak on the road
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Prestonsburg ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Breathitt County Bobcats. The win made it back-to-back victories for Prestonsburg. Brayden...
Rowe named Sports Director at Mountain Top Media
PIKEVILLE, KY (LOOTPRESS ) – Mountain Top Media has named Brittany Rowe as its new sports director. Rowe brings unmatched excitement to her new position. She has served as Assistant Sports Director for Mountain Top Media since January 2023, working alongside former Sport Director Teddy Paynter, who passed away last month. She worked as Interim […]
Baseball Game Preview: Pikeville Heads Out
Pikeville and Paintsville are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Pikeville Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Paintsville Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paintsville took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Pikeville, who comes in off a win.
KSP: Johnson men found with half a pound of meth
Kentucky State Police, according to a statement from the agency's Post 9, arrested two individuals on April 25 after illegal drugs were discovered during a traffic safety checkpoint. KSP troopers, along with Post 9’s Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic safety checkpoint in the Salyersville community of Magoffin County, the...
Paintsville City Council approves first reading of proposed burning restrictions
During its regular meeting on May 13, the Paintsville City Council approved the first reading of a new ordinance that would affect burn laws in the City of Paintsville. According to Paintsville Mayor Bill Mike Runyon, the ordinance was a response to an event on Fourth Street, where a fire got “out of hand” and ignited a hillside.
CEDAR Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair focused on future workforce
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The 2024 CEDAR (Community, Economic Development, And Revitalization) Student Fair Program is bringing young minds to the table, showcasing their visions for the future of the region. The once popular CEDAR Coal Fair changed directions a few years ago, devoting itself to revitalizing the region’s workforce...
Teacher of the Year highlights another Johnson County educator
Kevin Dailey, Kentucky’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, has been on a mission to recognize exceptional teachers as part of his series, “The (Im)Perfect Classroom.”. For the second time, Dailey has chosen to highlight a Johnson County educator, this time choosing Porter Elementary School teacher Nikki Johnson. “As...
Solid Waste Commission recognizes artists and cleanup crews
During the Johnson County Fiscal Court’s regular meeting on May 13, the Johnson County Solid Waste Commission recognized community students and non-profit group members for their art and cleanup efforts. These recognitions were part of the ongoing efforts by the fiscal court to tackle Johnson County’s long-standing litter problem....
Deputies search for girl, teen last seen in Sevier County in April
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy, who were last seen in Sevier County on April 22. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office published a poster, sharing that they were searching for Alaina Willis, 10, and Jesse Willis, 15. SCSO said the two may be in the […]
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