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More Pike County Cases

More Pike County Cases While University of Pikeville temporarily moved classes online amid an increase of active cases of COVID-19 on campus, Pike County saw a separate spike in cases this week, with more than 30 reported in two…

Gold Service Members

Gold Service Members A monument now stands in front of the state Capitol Building, telling the community of all of the loved ones that never made it home. Woody Williams co-founded the Woody Williams Foundation, responsible for the newly…

Honoring Victims Of Abuse

Honoring Victims Of Abuse A group of bikers gathered at Moose Lodge in Bowling Green to support children who are victims of abuse.The group known as Guardians of the Children, a nationwide organization, held a candlelight vigil to honor…

Five New Bridges

Five New Bridges Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year on five new bridges in Highway District 12, one each in Martin, Letcher, and Lawrence counties, and two in Pike County.Martin County on County Road…

Keeping Pikeville Kids Healthy

Keeping Pikeville Kids Healthy As schools in Pike County prepare to begin in-person classes, many parents are concerned about the health of their students. But Pike County Schools is working with Pikeville Medical Center to keep them safe and…

GAP In Prestonsburg

GAP In Prestonsburg God’s Appalachian Partnership in Prestonsburg has become an agency with staying power. They have been providing for the people of Appalachia since 1999.John Morris, who has been the director since 2013, said the consistency has been…

Eastern KY Governments Receive CARES Money

Eastern KY Governments Receive CARES Money Gov. Andy Beshear has announced 18 Eastern Kentucky governments were approved for $2,789,546 in reimbursements from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for local governments with expenses related to COVID-19.…

New Addition To National Park System

New Addition To National Park System Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Kentucky has been formally added to the National Park System, officials announced.Mill Springs in Nancy, Kentucky, was the location of the first major victory for the Union…

Preparing For In-Person Learning

Preparing For In-Person Learning As schools across Kentucky prepare for in-person learning to begin Monday, Kentucky’s new education commissioner says parents and students need to expect disruptions because of rises in COVID-19 cases.He says parents and students should expect…

Louisville Shooting Statements

Louisville Shooting Statements Both President Donald Trump and Governor Andy Beshear have released statements on social media about the officer-involved shooting in downtown Louisville Wednesday night.“Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville, Kentucky,” President…