Laurel Heights Nursing Home COVID-19 Free Nursing homes were among the first places to institute restrictions back in March, including in Kentucky. In Laurel County, health leaders say cases have been spiking and there is always the concern for…
Floyd County Schools Opening Virtually After Governor Beshear’s advice to postpone the opening of in-person classes until September 28, Superintendent Adkins announces Floyd County schools will begin virtually on September 8. Floyd County’s plan aims towards the September 28…
McFaddin Receives Unanimous Vote The search may be over for Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) next president.Dr. David McFaddin received a unanimous vote from the Presidential Search Committee.Dr. McFaddin is from Paintsville and is currently serving as the interim president…
Kenny Payne’s Departure UK Athletics confirmed the reports of Kenny Payne’s departure in a news release this morning.His departure ends a memorable 10-year run that included 295 wins, the 2012 national championship, four Final Four appearances, eight NCAA Tournament…
Helping Child Abuse Victims Nearly $220,000 in grant money is on its way to organizations across Kentucky that help prevent child sexual abuse and the survivors of the crime.Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the funding from the Child Victim’s…
Circus Fun At The Library The Pike County Libraries is hosting a unique drive-through event later this month intended to be fun for the whole family in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.Performers from the Cincinnati Circus Company will…
Pleading Guilty In A Drug Case A Kentucky doctor and his former office assistant have pleaded guilty for selling prescriptions for opioids over social media Scotty Akers, M.D., 48, and Serissa Akers, 33, his wife and former office assistant,…
Ferry Reopens A ferry that is the only direct route between Kentucky and Missouri has reopened after being out of service for several weeks while engine repairs were made.The Dorena-Hickman Ferry reopened on the regular summer operating schedule, the…
Rail Trail Opening A project that has long been in the works in Floyd County is set to open this week.Prestonsburg city officials announced the opening of the “rail trail” at Archer Park, which is set to be completed…
Legal Showdown With Governor Beshear Kentucky’s highest court will hear oral arguments next month in the legal showdown over Gov. Andy Beshear’s COVID-19 emergency orders.The state Supreme Court on Friday scheduled arguments for Sept. 17 in the case pitting…