Kentucky governor signs proclamation recognizing Juneteenth
MIDWAY, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation Thursday recognizing Juneteenth…
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Ralph Davis is news director at Mountain Top News. He is a Prestonsburg native and lives there today.
6 new COVID-19 cases announced in Pike Co., local church and library affected
On Friday June 19, health officials announced 6 new positive COVID-19 cases within 24 hours in Pike…
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Health officials confirm a new positive case of COVID-19 in Floyd County
On June 18, health officials have confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19 in Floyd County, Kentucky.…
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PMC Encourages Immunizations and Physicals for Upcoming School Year
Pikeville Medical Center is encouraging parents and caregivers to go ahead and schedule their kids for…
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KRDHD confirms first COVID-19 related death in Perry County, KY
Health officials announced Thursday afternoon the first COVID-19 related death in Perry County, Kentucky.…
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“Show us your mask” photo op takes place in Prestonsburg documenting pandemic
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A drive-by photo shoot to document the pandemic started early Thursday morning…
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Lexington meeting hijacked by people saying racial slurs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A virtual city council meeting in Kentucky was interrupted Wednesday night by…
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Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
NEW YORK (AP) — Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes…
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Elkhorn City native, Marshall Univ. Ph.D. student earns grant for addiction research
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Christopher D. Walker, a biomedical research doctoral student at the Marshall…
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U.S. Rep. Andy Barr’s wife passes away unexpectedly at age of 39
News outlets reported that the wife of U.S. Congressman Andy Barr passed away unexpectedly in the family’s…
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