Prestonsburg– Members of First Presbyterian Church in Prestonsburg are celebrating a new way for members of their community to give and receive. The church held a dedication for its new blessing box Tuesday (May 8th). The box is stocked with essentials by church members and anyone in the community…
Read MorePikeville, Ky: University of Pikeville President Burton J. Webb announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Baciagalupi as dean of the Kentucky College of Optometry, effective July 1st. Dr. Baciagalupi has 13 years of experience in optometric education and previously served as the assistant dean for Student…
Read MoreThe Letcher County Fiscal Court is moving forward with a bridge replacement project. In a special meeting Tuesday, the county’s magistrates approved hiring Greg Hale Construction to install the new bridge at Perkins Branch in the Jeremiah Community, which collapsed in March following flooding in February.…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Pikeville Police Department is investigating an early morning burglary at a local business. The Pikeville Police Department received a call Tuesday morning from Bella Pooch located on U.S. 23 in Pikeville. The caller reported that someone allegedly forced entry in to the…
Read MorePAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Students, faculty and staff, community members and parents celebrated Tuesday at Johnson County Middle School in Paintsville. The Johnson County Middle School Academic Team won it’s 15th Governor’s Cup championship in March. There were over 350 teams competing starting…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Floyd County man will be nearing retirement age when he gets out of prison, after pleading guilty to production and distribution of child pornography. Joshua Keith Lawson, 31, of Ivel, pleaded guilty to one count of producing child pornography and two counts of distribution.…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Prestonsburg real estate developer who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud has been sentenced to no jail time, although he is required to repay nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Paul Fannin appeared for sentencing last week, but his judgment was only entered…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky: Many people see Sunday as a day of rest, but the Prestonsburg Police Department was busy yesterday, making arrests in a pair of drug cases. The first incident happened in the early morning hours, when two officers came across a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of road at Big…
Read MoreLetcher County, Ky: Last week, we told you about an effort by the Letcher County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to collect toys and other items for Busy Boxes for kids who have to go through the court process. On Saturday, toys, games, crayons and other items were collected at Whitesburg…
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