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Eastern Kentucky could see temperatures near 70 degrees this week before a cold front brings rain and possible snow showers by Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, frost and freezing conditions …
Read story →A structure fire near the Seasons Inn along Kentucky Route 1428 between Allen and Martin prompted a road closure early Monday morning. According to the Allen Volunteer Fire Department, crews from Allen, Cow Creek, Marti…
Read story →Holiness House of Prayer in Salyersville will be providing free hot Thanksgiving dinners to the community on Saturday, November 21, beginning at 2:00 PM. 🍽️ MEAL PICKUP DETAILS 📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026 🕑 Begin…
Read story →The No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats defeated the No. 25 NC State Wolfpack 93–78, led by a 32-point performance from Ajsa Sivka, who connected on eight three-pointers. 🔵 GAME STATS • Leading Scorer: Ajsa Sivka, 32 points • Re…
Read story →Middle Creek Fire/Rescue in Floyd County has expanded its emergency response capabilities with the addition of Boat 1, a specialized inflatable boat designed for flooding and water rescues. The approximately $10,000 inv…
Read story →The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Frost Advisory for Eastern Kentucky, effective from midnight tonight until 10:00 AM Monday, November 9. Clear skies will allow temperatures to fall into the lower to …
Read story →Firefighters from the Allen Volunteer Fire Department are assisting the Cow Creek Volunteer Fire Department with an emergency response along Cow Creek at Caldwell Drive in Floyd County. According to Allen VFD, crews are…
Read story →BIG BLUE NATION HAS ARRIVED AT APPALACHIA INSIDER! Five days ago, we asked our readers whether Appalachia Insider should expand its sports coverage to include University of Kentucky athletics. The response was overwhel…
Read story →This Sunday’s Magoffin In History offers a colorful look at a marching band passing through downtown Salyersville decades ago. Beyond the vintage automobiles and marching musicians, the photograph captures a fascinating…
Read story →The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the James Madison Dukes 89–80 in a hard-fought matchup. 🔵 GAME STATS • Leading Scorers: Alex Wilkins and Zoom Diallo, 16 points each • Rebounds: Malachi Moreno, 7 • Assists: Mason Will…
Read story →Eastern Kentucky is in for a stretch of changing temperatures this week, with freezing nights giving way to warmer afternoons before another cold front arrives. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, fros…
Read story →With Kentucky’s modern gun deer season approaching, hunters are being reminded of restrictions on transporting deer harvested in counties affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) regulations. A sign posted near H&M But…
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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.
