This week, it’s not going to be an uncommon sight for Highway Department vehicles to be parked on the shoulder of the road. This week is Highway District 12’s “Sign Removal Blitz,” where illegal signs are removed from state property. EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins met…
Read MoreBeginning Wednesday, another storm system will move into eastern Kentucky, which the National Weather Service says will produce several rounds of heavy rainfall through Thursday. Meteorologists say as much as three inches of rain could fall, bringing the threat of flooding back into view. But, officials…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Kentucky’s winning-est high school football coach, Philip Haywood, will be speaking at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Coach Haywood is currently the head football coach for Belfry High School. According to coachphiliphaywood.com, he has been named the Louisville…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/ZX3MJEGiRV4″ height=”340″] BIG CREEK, Ky. — Few details have been released in what is now considered a triple-murder case in Martin County. Pike County Coroner Russell Roberts, however, confirmed to EKB News the third victim in the investigation,…
Read MoreThe Pike County jailer is hoping to increase revenue by charging the federal government more money to house some of its inmates. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson explains. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/oKzyF2BCeZI” height=”340″]
Read MoreMARTIN COUNTY, Ky. — EKB News has confirmed the third victim in what is now a triple-murder investigation has died. Amber Lockard, 31, of Huddy, was pronounced dead by Pike County Coroner Russell Roberts Tuesday morning. According to Kentucky State Police Lockard, along with Micah Sammons, 20,…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Progress Pike is now accepting grant applications. Progress Pike is a new organization out of Pikeville. The group is planning to give back to the community and distribute mini-grants between $150 and $500 for individuals or teams. Last year around this time, a Neo-Nazi rally…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, KY.-Although we are almost two weeks from the tragic day that Pikeville City Police Officer Scotty Hamilton was shot and killed in the line of duty, he continues to be remembered and honored on a daily basis. At tonight’s Pikeville City Commission Meeting a moment of silence was held for…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, KY.- Since the downturn in the coal industry our region has sought ways to diversify its economy. Several areas are capitalizing on their natural resources to promote tourism. One of those natural resources is the wealth of artists that are hidden within these mountains. As a result…
Read MorePikeville, Ky- In a time when the issue of gun violence is at the forefront of almost everyone’s mind, not only nationally but locally, nearly two dozen people gathered at the Pikeville city park despite the snowy weather to hold a candlelight vigil to remember those effected by gun violence. During…
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