SLADE, Ky. — Just in time for Thanksgiving travelers, there is once again relief in store for those driving the Mountain Parkway. The Junior Williamson rest area at Exit 33 reopens at noon today. The facility had been closed for the past few months, due to renovations. The rest area had been closed…
Read MoreFloyd County, Ky.–Motorists traveling through the City of Martin in Floyd County experienced delays this evening as the Martin Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to an abandoned structure fire. The building, known as the old Hayes Barber Shop, was ablaze when firefighters arrived, but they…
Read MoreFloyd County, Ky.–The Prestonsburg Police Department was dispatched Tuesday night to the scene of a single vehicle accident on South Lake Drive. When officers arrived they found a gray 2005 Dodge Intrepid on the southbound shoulder with significant damage to the passenger side of the car. “Through…
Read MoreLast year, a Pikeville church served and delivered nearly 850 Thanksgiving dinners to residents throughout the area. And, this year, they plan to more than double that effort. The congregation of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and its pastor, Adam Akers, say they are prepared to feed 2,000 people…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — It goes without saying that students attend school to learn their lessons. Today at Pikeville Elementary, however, the students were the lessons. EKB’s Shelby Porter explains. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/cgViMXgRvSE” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreA soldier’s homecoming is a joyous time, and is often the conclusion of their service to their country. One Pike County soldier’s service to his country may be over for now, but now he’s looking toward serving his community. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the story. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/FPDp_ojBo_M”…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former Wheelwright preacher accused of possessing and distributing child pornography is expected to enter a guilty plea to charges in a federal indictment. David Glenn Boyd, 54, was indicted in September on one count each of possession and distribution of child pornography.…
Read MorePikeville, Ky.–Founded in 1999, Judi’s Place for Kids has been working with the community to provide hope and healing to abused children of this region. That work continued tonight at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville as Judi’s Place and the community came together for a telethon…
Read MorePikeville, Ky.–Several proclamations were on the agenda at last night’s Pikeville City Commission Meeting. Proclamations recognizing National diabetes awareness Month, National Hospice Month and a proclamation for the Pikeville High School boys and girls Cross Country teams for their accomplishments…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Plans for a new community center got a boost in Prestonsburg today, as the city purchased the property which will one day be its home. EKB News Director Ralph Davis has a look. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/VxJEPikeWDs” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
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