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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...
Grigsby no-hits Knott Central for second time
HAZARD — Behind a no-hitter from pitcher Kaitlyn Grigsby, Perry Central blanked Knott County Central 15-0 in four innings on Tuesday, May 14. Following the win, Perry Central improved to 22-10. A perennial 14th Region title contender, Perry Central thrived throughout the matchup. Grigsby no-hit Knott County Central for...
Bulldogs bite past Tigers in 10
With the season winding down and the postseason on the horizon a late season showdown between two of the top baseball teams in the 15th Region took place this past Monday at Charlie Adkins Field in Paintsville as the Paintsville Tigers duked it out with Lawrence County. It was a...
Paintsville knocks off district rival Martin County
Last Wednesday in Paintsville the Lady Tigers came from behind and defeated the Martin County Lady Cardinals 5-3 in 57th District softball action. The win also halted an eight game losing streak for the Lady Tigers. Martin County got the scoring going in the top of the first after a...
Pikeville PD hosts community cookout for National Police Week
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Pikeville Police Department hosted a community cookout Thursday, putting their own spin on National Police Week by thanking the community for its support. “We see a lot of support this week, for sure, but we see support all year long,” said Police Chief Michael Riddle....
New Era in Allen: Michael Schaeffer Sworn In, Edward Swierenga Honored, and Playgrounds to be Revamped
Allen City Council welcomed new blood and bid farewell to a seasoned member during their latest meeting. Michael Schaeffer, freshly elected to Councilmember Place 1, was sworn in, stepping into a role previously held by interim Councilmember Mary Vail-Grube. "I’m honored and privileged," Schaeffer declared, indicating his eagerness to dive into the service of the Allen community for the next three years, according to the City of Allen.
Softball Game Preview: Martin County Plays at Home
Martin County is 8-2 against Betsy Layne since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Martin County Cardinals will be playing at home against the Betsy Layne Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Baseball Game Preview: Prestonsburg Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Prestonsburg is heading back home. They will take on the Pike County Central Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match. On Wednesday, Prestonsburg...
Golden Eagles cruise past Hawks
Last Wednesday at Johnson Central High School in baseball action, the Johnson Central Golden Eagles soared past the Pike Central Hawks 10-0 in five innings. Johnson Central built a 1-0 lead after the first inning, but the Golden Eagles increased the lead to 5-0 after two innings of play. The...
Baseball Game Preview: Breathitt County Hits the Road
Breathitt County is 2-8 against Knott County Central since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Breathitt County Bobcats will head out on the road to face off against the Knott County Central Patriots at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Breathitt County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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...
Baseball Recap: Dynamic duo of Bradyn Hall and Sam Wright lead Pikeville to victory
Pikeville stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Paintsville Tigers a 10-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Pikeville sure is getting used to it with their third in a row. Pikeville let Sam Wright and Bradyn Hall...
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...
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