PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Pikeville Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dermot P. Halpin, M.D., FACS has successfully performed the first minimally invasive heart bypass surgery at PMC. Dr. Halpin brings 10 years of experience performing this advanced heart procedure to the region. “To my knowledge,…
Read MoreIt’s almost the official start of Christmas shopping season. But, instead of advertising Black Friday deals, the Pikeville Main Street program is promoting Small Business Saturday. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins has the details. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/GweMG-ZoTwY”…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky.–Many adult problems can be traced back to problems one had as a child. Human Services Students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College realize the connection with youth mental health to many adult issues and are doing something about it. The students have organized a youth…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky.–It happened Thursday afternoon on South Lake Drive as officers with the Prestonsburg City Police Department witnessed a white Volkswagen Jetta; driven by 40-year old Amber Lynn Cox of Prestonsburg, cross the center line and side swipe another vehicle in front of the Prestonsburg…
Read MoreFloyd County, Ky.–The Betsy Layne fire Protection District was called out this afternoon to a residence on 1st street in Harold. Although they arrived within minutes of the call the home was already engulfed in flames. Three people were inside the residence when the fire started. The homeowner…
Read MoreKIMPER, Ky. — A Phelps man running for public office in Pike County has been charged with DUI, following a single-car crash. Jarrad Tyler Smith, 25, of Ashlick Fork, overturned his 2014 Chevy Cruze late Friday night on Route 194 at Kimper. Smith has filed to run for county commissioner in District…
Read MoreThe 75th running of the CSX Santa Train is this Saturday, and preparations are nearly complete for the long-running tradition. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson continues EKB News’ continuing coverage of the event, bringing us this look at how the goodies get on the train, and at the sleek locomotive…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Five area residents have something to smile about today, after winning a little extra spending money, just in time for the holidays. EKB’s Shelby Porter tells us all about “Jingle Bucks.” [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/k3zFfVrPj4w” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreThis morning, the first formal candidate for Pike County Jailer officially filed for office. Jamey Kidd, who has served as a law enforcement officer in and around Pike County for the past 20 years, says he sees the position of Pike County Jailer as another way to serve the people. While three other…
Read MoreKIMPER, Ky. — A Phelps man running for public office in Pike County has been charged with dui after a single-car crash last week. 25-year-old Jarrad Tyler Smith, of Ashlick Fork, overturned his vehicle late Friday night on route 194 at Kimper. Smith has filed to run for county commissioner in…
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