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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.
Children found living among filth, roaches; two arrested for child neglect
MATEWAN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two people are facing child neglect charges after two young children were found living in a home covered in filth, including human waste and roaches crawling on the floor and furniture, the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office reports. Officers responded to the apartment along Indian Summer...
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 […]
Area fallen officers remembered, emotions still run high in Floyd County
Police Chief, Greg Fugitt, Lawrence County Sheriff, Chuck Jackson, former Lawrence County Sheriff, Bobby Workman and Prestonsburg Police Chief Ross Shurtleff were among other officers in the tri-state area who represented their law enforcement agencies during a memorial ceremony at the Ashland Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #3 on Tuesday, May 7. The event was in honor of Law Enforcement Week (May 12-18).
AppalReD, attorney recognized for efforts in Eric C. Conn social security fraud case
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - A legal services company and an attorney who operates out of Floyd County were recently recognized in Nashville, Tennessee for the roles they played in responding to the Eric C. Conn Social Security fraud crisis. AppalReD Legal Aid and Ned Pillersdorf received the Nancy G. Shor...
Lady Cards pick up win
INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team (8-12) went 1-1 last week. The Cards rolled over Powell County (5-11) with a 15-5 score and fell in district play versus Paintsville (8-16). The following is a recap of last week’s action:. MCHS vs. Powell County. The Lady...
Gospel Singing on tap Saturday in Inez
Bring your family and have a good time Saturday afternoon at the Gospel Singing on the stage behind the Martin County Courthouse in Inez. Singing begins at 1 p.m. and the last act takes the stage at 5:45 p.m. The Martin County Cardinals Wrestling Club is hosting the event to...
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...
Martin County Middle soccer is district runner-up
LOUISA — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards advanced to the OVC Conference after finishing as runner-up in the OVC East District Tournament last week. Martin County entered the tournament with a 7-3 record and ranked second in the district. Lawrence County hosted the district tournament and faced Martin...
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