On Thursday, officials with the Pike County Health Department issued a statement, confirming a worker at a Pike County fast food restaurant has tested positive for Hepatitis A. Stephanie Bentley, Nursing Administrator at the Health Department said the employee works at the KFC at South Williamson. …
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — Unemployment rates rose in 75 Kentucky counties in August, fell in 36 and remained the same in nine, that according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, and agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate at…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year that we begin to think about homemade soups, stews and of course chili. If you’re looking for some chili, Friday is your day! [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm1-37I_zfs&feature=youtu.be” height=”200″]…
Read MoreLetcher County, KY — Kentucky State Police Troopers at the Hazard Post are investigating a logging accident. According to authorities, the incident occurred at a logging site of Highway 931 near Whitesburg Tuesday morning. Troopers responded along with Letcher EMS and Pine Mountain Rescue. They…
Read MoreFor 14 years, Belfry High School’s football team has played under the Friday night lights on a field with artificial turf. Coach Philip Haywood says the turf is wearing out, and this will more than likely be its last season. But, artificial turf is expensive, and Coach Haywood is reaching…
Read MoreLogan County, WV — The Logan County Sheriff’s Department applied for funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, commonly known as a JAG Grant. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding…
Read MoreAbingdon, VA – Two members of a drug distribution organization that trafficked methamphetamine, heroin, oxycodone, cocaine, and other drugs from Georgia into Southwest Virginia were recently found guilty following a five-day jury trial in federal court on drug conspiracy charges. 51-year-old Roy Lee…
Read MoreCharleston, WV — Unemployment data from West Virginia counties have been released for the month of August. According to WorkForce West Virginia, unemployment increased in 13 counties, decreased in 30 and remained unchanged in 12. In our region, Logan County reported unemployment at 6.1 percent…
Read MoreLexington, KY — Cambrian Coal LLC, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June, is preparing to sell its mines. In U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky, Judge Gregory Schaaf says he will approve a sale order filed by the company. According to court documents,…
Read MoreOfficials in Prestonsburg say it won’t be long before the city opens a 10.2 mile trail similar to the Dawkins Trail or the Creeper Trail in southwest Virginia. Mayor Les Stapleton says work is nearly complete on the former railroad bed which will accommodate hikers, runners, horses and bicycles. …
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