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Big Sandy Area Community Action Program will hold on-the-spot LIHEAP interviews on Monday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Floyd County Public Library in Prestonsburg. 📍 161 N. Arnold Ave., Prestonsburg Those i…
Read story →Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million in Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization funding for Eastern Kentucky, including more than $5.1 million for projects in Appalachia Insid…
Read story →Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are scheduled to work in several Eastern Kentucky counties Friday. • Estill: Pothole patching countywide • Lee: Mowing on KY 2017, MP 0-7 • Menifee: Cleaning grates and drainage pip…
Read story →Kentucky’s youth-only firearms deer season runs Oct. 10-18, and state wildlife officials are reminding young hunters and their mentors to review requirements before heading into the woods. Any harvested deer must be Tel…
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Read story →New Bethel Assembly of God in Salyersville will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature candy, treats, games and a family-friendly atmosphere. 📍 643 Burning Fork Road…
Read story →Both major political parties in Magoffin County have events scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 11 a.m. 🔴 Magoffin County Republican Party Rally 📍 Salyersville City Park ⏰ Begins at 11 a.m. Food, live entert…
Read story →Kentuckians who do not have an acceptable form of identification for voting may be eligible to receive a Voter ID card at no cost ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, applicants…
Read story →Families are invited to a Trunk or Treat at Ramey Branch Church on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. 📍 Ramey Branch Church 3399 KY Route 172 Flatgap, KY 41219 Come out for an afternoon of Halloween fun and treats for …
Read story →The National Weather Service in Jackson says the remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to impact Eastern Kentucky late Saturday into Sunday, bringing rain and breezy conditions. Forecasters say the strongest wind gu…
Read story →Backroads of Appalachia received the Tourism of the Year Award at the 2026 SOAR Inspires Awards. The organization said it passed the award on to Scott Alexander with Perry County, crediting his partnership and support i…
Read story →Ja’Juan Williams of Castlewood, Virginia, was charged after Kentucky State Police reported discovering multiple bags of marijuana during a traffic stop on U.S. 23 in Louisa. According to the citation, a search of the ve…
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