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Blackcats roll past Hawks in postseason matchup
Prestonsburg defeated Pike County Central 51-6 in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 2A football playoffs on November 6 at Blackcat Stadium. The Blackcats improved to 10-1 and advanced to the second round, while Pike…
Businesses, offices to be closed for Veterans Day
Government offices, courts, banks and many businesses in Floyd County will close or operate on modified hours Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day, according to the Floyd Chronicle and Times. State and federal offices…
Fiscal court awards for FEMA, road projects
The Floyd County Fiscal Court officially awarded bids for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) project and emergency road repairs during a special meeting held on October 28. These projects are intended to…
Judge dismisses several defendants from Amber Spradlin wrongful death lawsuit
A judge has dismissed several local government officials and agencies from a wrongful death lawsuit regarding the 2023 killing of Amber Spradlin. While claims against Floyd County officials and the City of Prestonsburg…
Car show results in $2,000 in donations
Prestonsburg Mayor Rick Hughes and representatives from the Car Guys for Life organization recently presented $1,000 donations to Soul Food and the Floyd County Animal Shelter. The total of $2,000 in funds was raised…
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Judge dismisses Prestonsburg, Floyd County officials from Amber Spradlin wrongful death lawsuit
A judge has dismissed Prestonsburg and Floyd County officials from the wrongful death lawsuit involving Amber Spradlin. The court's decision removes these specific parties from the ongoing litigation, though the broader…
Week 11 High school Prep preview: Pike Central at Prestonsburg
Prestonsburg High School is set to host Pike County Central in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 2A Football State Playoffs this Friday. Prestonsburg enters the postseason with a 9-1 record and an eight-game winning…
Summary judgment in Amber Spradlin lawsuit excludes local agencies, leaders
A Kentucky judge has granted summary judgment dismissing local government agencies and officials from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Amber Spradlin. The court ruled that defendants are protected by…
Floyd Student athletes recognized by BOE
The Floyd County Board of Education honored several local student athletes during its October 26 meeting. Champions from May Valley Elementary, James D. Adams Middle, and Betsy Layne Elementary were recognized for their…
Judge dismisses claims against city, county officials in Amber Spradlin lawsuit
A special judge has dismissed claims against the City of Prestonsburg, its police department, and several Floyd County officials in a lawsuit filed by the estate of Amber Spradlin. The lawsuit alleged that failures in…
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Government defendants dismissed from Spradlin civil case
Special Judge John F. Vincent has dismissed several government defendants from a civil lawsuit related to the 2023 murder of Amber Spradlin in Floyd County. The judge granted summary judgment to the Floyd County…
Prestonsburg Utilities reports no lead and new purchasing procedure
The Prestonsburg City Utilities Commission has adopted a new purchasing procedure following state-level changes to KRS 45A.385. The updated policy allows for qualifying purchases under $50,000 to be made without formal…
Shurtleff elected Pikeville mayor, Republicans strengthen hold on Pike County, while incumbents win in Floyd
Election Day in Kentucky saw significant shifts as Bob Shurtleff was elected mayor of Pikeville. Republicans solidified their control over Pike County government, securing key positions including county clerk and…
Tanner Hesterberg wins race for House Rep. in 95th District
Democrat Tanner Hesterberg has been elected to represent Kentucky’s 95th House District, defeating opponent Johnny Ray Turner by nearly 2,000 votes. A former journalist and local attorney, Hesterberg will succeed Ashley…
What’s happening with the Dist. 95 Ky. House race?
The race for the 95th District seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives is being decided as county clerks tally votes. Democrat Johnny Ray Turner and Republican Tanner Hesterberg are competing to succeed state Rep…
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BSCTC hosts annual Trunk or Treat
Big Sandy Community and Technical College hosted its annual trunk-or-treat event on October 29. The celebration, held in collaboration with the East Kentucky Science Center, featured a free light show for the community…
Prestonsburg VFW decides not to renew alcohol license
Officials at VFW Post 5839 in Prestonsburg have announced they will not renew their alcohol license. Post commander Dave Haley stated that the organization aims to focus on its role as a community shelter and veteran…
Floyd man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charge
Roger D. Hall, 64, of Teaberry was arrested after a traffic stop on U.S. 23 in Floyd County, Kentucky, according to an arrest citation. A deputy alleged Hall hid a bag containing a large quantity of gray substance…
2 eastern Kentucky counties enact burn bans
Officials in Floyd and Letcher counties have enacted mandatory burn bans effective immediately due to persistent dry weather conditions. Local authorities issued the orders to mitigate the high risk of wildfires across…
Democratic challenger Ned Pillersdorf casts early ballot in 5th Congressional District race
Democratic congressional candidate Ned Pillersdorf cast his early ballot in Prestonsburg on Thursday as Kentucky’s three-day early voting period officially commenced. Pillersdorf, who is challenging long-serving…
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Sunnyside opens medical cannabis dispensary in Prestonsburg
Sunnyside has officially opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, providing a more accessible location for approximately 1,000 registered patients in the Eastern Kentucky region. The facility…
Pillersdorf challenging Rogers for U.S. House seat
Longest-serving U.S. House member Hal Rogers is seeking his 24th consecutive term, highlighting his record on infrastructure and flood control in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. His challenger, Prestonsburg…
Hesterberg, Turner seeking 95th Dist. seat in the House
Republican Tanner Hesterberg and Democrat Johnny Ray Turner are competing for the Kentucky 95th District seat in the upcoming November 3 general election. The candidates aim to succeed Ashley Tackett Laferty…
Dancing for Life returns to the MAC
The seventh annual “Dancing for Life” fundraiser took place at the Mountain Arts Center on October 17, featuring local Eastern Kentucky icons on stage. According to the event's director and producer, the…
Mountain Wellness Collaborative announces $3 million in health initiative funding
The Mountain Wellness Collaborative has secured $3 million in funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program to combat chronic diseases in the Big Sandy region. The initiative, which includes health departments…
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Photo ID required for Nov. 3 election
Floyd County voters must present a valid photo ID to cast ballots in the upcoming November 3 general election. New Kentucky state requirements, which took effect July 15, mandate specific forms of identification such as…
Blackcats undefeated in district action
The Prestonsburg Blackcats secured an undefeated record in Class 2A District 7 for the third consecutive season after defeating Martin County 59-14 on Friday. Quarterback Alex Johnson led the dominant performance with…
Funeral arrangements announced for former sheriff
Former Floyd County Sheriff John K. Blackburn has passed away at the age of 75. Blackburn, who served as sheriff from 1998 to 2014, died at his home on Saturday. According to WYMT, visitation is scheduled for Tuesday at…
Floodwaters pour through Prestonsburg community, revealing fast-failing infrastructure
Severe flooding struck the Mays Branch and Fred’s Fork communities in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, on Sunday, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Mayor Rick Hughes attributed the destruction to an…