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Emergency crews are responding to a single-vehicle accident with reported injuries on Kentucky Route 850 near the 800 block in Floyd County. According to the Allen Volunteer Fire Department, emergency personnel are resp…
Read story →Family Dollar has agreed to pay $63 million to settle allegations that customers nationwide were routinely charged more at checkout than prices advertised on store shelves, its website, and mobile app. The Federal Trade…
Read story →Families are invited to Mountain Home Place Farm in Johnson County today, Saturday, November 14, from 11 AM to 2 PM for an afternoon of family fun! 🐶 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: • Meet Marshall and Chase from PAW Patrol, courte…
Read story →Eastern Kentucky will see lingering clouds and isolated snow showers Saturday, November 14, before clearing skies bring colder nights and warmer afternoons next week. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson…
Read story →No. 24 Kentucky narrowly avoided an upset Friday night at Rupp Arena, defeating Northern Arizona 78-77 on a last-second three-pointer from Alex Wilkins. Wilkins, Malachi Moreno, and Milan Momcilovic led Kentucky with 14…
Read story →Kentucky State Representative Bobby McCool has released a legislative update outlining 11 measures approved during the 2026 Regular Session that became law. McCool, who chairs the House Veterans, Military Affairs, and P…
Read story →Motorists in Johnson County should prepare for a complete road closure on Caudill Branch in the Sitka community beginning Tuesday, November 17. According to Johnson County officials, crews will be installing a new culve…
Read story →Salyersville Grade School is accepting applications for its Christmas Angel Tree program to help children in need this holiday season. Families seeking assistance must submit a new application, even if they participated…
Read story →Frontier Medical Associates of Prestonsburg will host its annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on Monday, December 14, bringing holiday cheer to local children and families. 🎁 EVENT DETAILS: 📅 Monday, December 14, 2026 🕞 …
Read story →Rain showers continue across Eastern Kentucky Friday evening, with snow possible as temperatures fall overnight. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, most valleys will see rain, although a few snowflake…
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Read story →The Johnson Central High School Honor Choir will help kick off the holiday season with a free Christmas music performance this Sunday, November 15, in Johnson County. 🎶 EVENT DETAILS: 📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026 🕝 …
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Our core coverage follows Magoffin, Johnson, Floyd, Pike, and Martin counties, with reporting across neighboring Eastern Kentucky communities when the story calls for it.
