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Magoffin County High School students Ava Gibson and Makinzie James have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Mountain Classic Scholarship. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their achiev…
Read story →Kentucky State Police Post 9 recently joined Johnson County Head Start and kindergarten students for a Community Helpers event. The visit gave young students an opportunity to meet law enforcement officers, learn about …
Read story →Eastern Kentucky residents needing help with heating costs can begin applying for the Fall Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on Monday, November 9. The application period runs through December 18, 2026,…
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Read story →Eastern Kentucky is in for a chilly weekend as a cold front moves through the region Friday, November 6, bringing cooler temperatures and the possibility of light rain. According to the National Weather Service in Jacks…
Read story →Floyd County recently welcomed 52 participants from 20 Kentucky counties for a regional learning tour focused on community development, flood recovery, and economic revitalization. Organized by What’s Next EKY?!, the Oc…
Read story →The Magoffin County Fiscal Court approved financing measures Thursday, November 5, to support the second phase of development at the Gifford Road Industrial Park. During a special meeting, magistrates authorized a loan …
Read story →A court ruling has removed several government defendants from a civil lawsuit filed following the 2023 death of Amber Spradlin in Floyd County. According to FOX56, a November 3 order dismissed claims against the City of…
Read story →The Herald Whitaker Middle School Hornets are ready to hit the hardwood as they welcome Menifee County for their home opener tonight, Thursday, November 5! 📍 Location: HWMS Gym, Magoffin County ⏰ JV Tipoff: 6:00 p.m. …
Read story →Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams has issued an executive order lifting the countywide emergency ban on outdoor burning, effective Thursday, November 5. The decision follows changes in current and forecast we…
Read story →The City of Prestonsburg will officially be recognized as a certified Kentucky Trail Town during a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The designation recognizes Prestonsburg’s role as a destination for…
Read story →Kentucky high school juniors can now apply for the 2027 Governor’s Scholars Program, a free summer residential experience designed to provide students with academic enrichment, leadership development, and a taste of coll…
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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.
