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A group of Johnson Central High School students has earned first place in the Cedar, Inc. Entrepreneurial Community Improvement Program (E-CIP) District Challenge! The students worked together to develop a business idea…
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“Bobby’s a friend of this community, someone who cares about it very much.” Johnson County Judge/Executive Mark McKenzie is throwing his support behind State Representative Bobby W. McCool, highlighting their partnershi…
Read story →Photographs provided to Appalachia Insider have raised questions about the possible use of city equipment on property owned by Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard. Former Mayor James “Pete” Shepherd, who is challenging Ho…
Read story →With Halloween just days away, several community events are still on the schedule in Magoffin County! 👻 Thursday, October 29: Salyersville Spooktacular 📍 Salyersville City Park • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 🧟…
Read story →The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10 is advising motorists to watch for roadwork today, Tuesday, October 27, at several locations. Affected roads include: • Magoffin County: KY 1081, mile markers 15–18. Mowi…
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County government should work for the people it serves. Isaac S. Minix is seeking election as Magoffin County Clerk with a commitment to transparency, efficiency, integrity, and excellent customer service. One of his c…
Read story →The Paintsville Recreation Center is inviting individuals, families, businesses and community organizations to participate in this year’s Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 5! 🎅 Parade Details: •…
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“If we’re going to build these things, we should employ people in the communities where the work is happening.” Dr. Mikel C Wein, independent candidate for Congress in Kentucky’s 5th District, believes rebuilding Easter…
Read story →The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced that KY 1100 in Floyd County will be closed Saturday, October 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a cross-drain pipe replacement. The closure will take place at mile point 0.8…
Read story →The Mountain Association has announced the launch of the Grow EKY Loan Fund, offering affordable financing and business support to organizations serving communities across Eastern Kentucky. The program focuses on four e…
Read story →John Carroll was arrested Monday, October 26, following an investigation into the discovery of his deceased mother inside a Paintsville residence. According to the Paintsville Police Department, officers responded to a …
Read story →According to WMDJ FM 100.1, Floyd County Dispatch is reporting a two-vehicle accident on KY 680 near the entrance to Elkhorn Park. Both lanes are reportedly blocked, with delays expected as emergency crews respond. Mot…
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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.
