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Get ready for a night of laughter! Nationally acclaimed comedian, ventriloquist, and musician Taylor Mason is coming to the Star City Strand in Prestonsburg on Wednesday, November 18! A Star Search winner and two-time D…
Read story →The Prestonsburg High School Dance Cats are celebrating a double victory after capturing regional championships in both Jazz and Game Day! The accomplishments mark an exciting achievement for the team and Prestonsburg H…
Read story →Eastern Kentucky could experience its coldest morning of the season Monday, with temperatures falling into the 20s and freezing fog possible in some valleys. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, lingeri…
Read story →This Sunday’s Magoffin In History takes us back several decades to a large outdoor gathering, where dozens of people are pictured enjoying what appears to be live music. The colorful photograph captures a crowd gathered…
Read story →Wolfe County Search & Rescue members were conducting their annual technical rope rescue training at Chimney Top Overlook Saturday, November 14, when a real emergency occurred nearby. According to the department, a femal…
Read story →The Magoffin County High School Dance Team is headed to the KHSAA State Championships after qualifying in both Pom and Jazz! The Lady Hornets will compete on Sunday, December 13, at George Rogers Clark High School in Wi…
Read story →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…
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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.
