A local food pantry is in dire need of help after funding shortfalls. Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Prestonsburg found its federal funding cut in half because of how FEMA distributes funds to pantries. According to Sister Judy Yonker of St. James Episcopal Church and the pantry, said FEMA distributes…
Read MoreUsually when something is too good to be true, it’s fake. That was recently the case when many fans heard about a new concert coming to Pikeville.
Read MoreAfter checks bounced due to Black Jewel Mining filling bankruptcy, the Letcher County Judge Executive’s office scrambled to find a way to help the families. Many of the coal miners are afraid of the long term effects that this will have on their families.
Read MoreKentucky Sports Radio host Matt Jones has reported that Jared Lorenzen has passed away after being hospitalized with an infection this past weekend. Lorenzen played four seasons with the Kentucky Wildcats before going pro. He still holds the Wildcats record for most career passing yards with 10,354. He served…
Read MoreA Pikeville man facing charges of sex trafficking pleaded guilty Friday in Federal court. 55 year old Ernest B. “Junior” Ray appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ed Atkins in Pikeville, and admitted his guilt to five counts of sex trafficking of minors. Ray was arrested by US Marshals…
Read MoreThe most recognized name in Kentucky high school basketball history has passed away at the age of 80. Iconic figure “King” Kelly Coleman, who guided small-town Wayland to the Sweet 16 in 1956, was the state’s first-ever Mr. Basketball. He passed away Sunday night in hospice care in Hazard. Coleman…
Read MoreUniversity of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari signed a new 10-year contract with the school Thursday. The new contract would guarantee compensation, which includes base salary and endorsements, in the amount of $86 million over the lifetime of the deal. His base salary is $400,000 per…
Read MoreThe Pikeville Farmer’s Market is open for business for the season, and vendors are encouraging people to come check it out. The season officially kicked off on June 8. The market can be located across from Pikeville High School and is open on Tuesday and Saturday.
Read MoreAfter an uptick in severe weather, Pike County first responders are asking the public to be prepared for severe storms. Mountain-Top Media sat down with Pike County Emergency Management Director Doug Tackett to talk about storms that officials have dealt with in the past, and how people can prepare…
Read MoreA massive storm ripped through Prestonsburg resulting in one death. Crews are now working to clear up some of the damage.
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