[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/ATgsnehxxmM” height=”340″] MATEWAN, W.Va. — Residents of Mingo County and surrounding communities were able to learn about their bloody past, Saturday, as the Matewan Drama Group performed Matewan Massacre twice during Matewan Heritage…
Read MorePAINTSVILLE, Ky. – The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office recently had the good fortune to receive a military surplus vehicle. Now, they are using that good fortune to take care of some needs in the department. EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins has the details. …
Read MoreA Letcher County official told EKB News that federal assistance is unlikely for victims of the recent flash flooding in the county. This past week’s flooding in Letcher County affected residents in several communities around Payne Gap and near Neon. Now, it appears those folks will likely be on their…
Read MoreTwo women in Letcher County are facing felony charges for allegedly sexually abusing a fellow inmate at the Letcher County Jail. According to court documents, 23-year-old Randee Phillips, of Jenkins, and 41-year-old Charity Sparks, of Jackhorn, were indicted recently on charges of complicity to sexual…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/hbebizGlxlU” height=”340″] PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Click It or Ticket targeted enforcement campaign kicked off Friday morning in eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and Highway District 12 joined together with law enforcement…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. – An outbreak of Hepatitis A in Kentucky has so far not reached our area, but health officials believe it is only a matter of time. With that in mind, they say there are steps you can take to stay healthy. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins has the details. …
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/jL4ex6GcaRg” height=”340″] PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Following an escape back in March, the Department of Corrections is investigating the work release program at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. Because of the investigation, the Big…
Read MoreThe victim in a deadly crash on U.S. 119 in Letcher County has been identified. According to Kentucky State Police, 32-year-old Joshua Craig Carter, whose address was listed as Nichlolasville, died at the scene of Wednesday night’s two-vehicle crash on U.S. 119 at Payne Gap. Carter was a passenger…
Read MoreUPDATE, 10:33 a.m., Thursday, May 17 — Police have identified the victim of last night’s fatal crash in Letcher County, along with the other parties involved. According to police, the investigation shows Shelly I. Damron, 36, of Ashcamp, was traveling south on US 119 in a 2011 Ford Expedition. …
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Tuesday was a big day for the city of Prestonsburg, as the Mountain Arts Center became the first site in Eastern Kentucky to host the live announcement of this year elk hunt lottery results. But this is also a big year for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, as…
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