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Hazard teachers recognized for excellence in teaching
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Three teachers with the Hazard Independent School district were recognized for excellence over the weekend. Patrick Hall, Cindy Lindon and Paul Spare received the Excellence in Teaching award from Campbellsville University in their respective grade levels. Superintendent Sondra Combs said, since 1987, the university has recognized...
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...
Retirement Announced: Share your photos with Brandon Robinson
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Help us celebrate WYMT Chief Forecaster Brandon Robinson’s retirement by sharing your photos with Brandon below. Brandon was very active in the community and had thousands of public appearances on behalf of WYMT throughout the region during his 17-year career. Read more about Brandon’s retirement...
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...
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.
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 […]
Two local mountain athletes sign to join Alice Lloyd College baseball
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Two baseball players from the Mountain region signed to play college baseball at Alice Lloyd College on Wednesday, May 15. Inside Hazard High school, Skylar Chaney signed his national letter of intent surrounded by friends, family, and coaches. The senior outfielder/infielder has helped the Bulldogs reach...
Lady Bulldogs fall to Pike Central
The field was soup by the time the fifth inning rolled around. But Pike Central cooked up a winning run in the fifth inning to hold off Hazard 3-2 in five innings Tuesday evening. The rain fell steadily and the infield was pretty muddy. In the top of the fifth...
Hazard soccer player signs to Midway University
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Noah Helm, a senior defender for the Bulldogs, signed to play soccer at Midway University Monday afternoon. Helm started playing for Hazard as a sophomore. He helped Hazard to a 9-8-2 season last year where the Bulldogs’ defense allowed 41 goals. Helm said he chose...
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...
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