FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (MTN) — Health officials have confirmed 2 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Floyd County, Kentucky. According to a Facebook post from the Floyd County Health Department, officials are saying that as of August 3rd, the new total number of cases in Floyd County is 84 with 70…
Read MoreOrganization begins search for new director SOAR Executive Director Jared Arnett is stepping down from the organization, once his contract ends in October. Arnett has been at the helm of SOAR, which advocates for economic development in Appalachian Kentucky, since November 2014. “My work at SOAR has…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. (MTN) — A free “Fishing with Kids” outdoor event will be taking place on August 8 at the Pikeville City Pond between the hours of 6 PM – 8 PM. According to a Facebook post from Chad Webb and the City of Pikeville, any participants who are 14 years and younger must…
Read MoreATLANTA, Ga. — Officials with the Food and Drug Administration say a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 400 people in 31 states — including Kentucky and Virginia — has been linked to red onions from Thomson International. While the problem originates in red onions, customers…
Read MoreMingo County has experienced its third COVID-19-related death.
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — Slow, grinding negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging. Both the Trump administration negotiating team and top Capitol Hill Democrats reported progress over the weekend even as they highlighted their differences.…
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Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor reported an uptick in coronavirus cases Thursday but signaled that the outbreak might be leveling off after surging infections hit the state earlier this month. The state posted 659 new virus cases, up 40 cases from Wednesday. Total statewide cases surpassed…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. (MTN) — In hopes of bringing joy to the community during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Pike County Public Library at Lee Avenue has scheduled a free drive-through circus for the community to enjoy. According to a Facebook post made by the Pike County Public Library, this event…
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