Community, officers bid deputy final farewell
A HERO: Hundreds of local residents, law enforcement officers and rescue workers from Kentucky and West Virginia attended the funeral service for Pike County Sheriff's Deputy James I. Thacker on Jan. 27 at East Ridge High School. Thacker was killed in a Jan. 23 car accident on U. S. more on this story...
UPIKE announces Dean's List
PIKEVILLE — University of Pikeville Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas R. Hess released the names of the top students for the fall 2011 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must receive a grade-point average more on this story...
Be mindful of night drivers
Winter is the season in which motorists drive more in the dark – and encountering others who are driving without headlights. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky State Police remind motorists to make themselves visible. Crashes often occur because drivers don’t see other vehicles. more on this story...
Make a difference in the life of a child
Andreana, 16 She wants to be a cosmetologist Andreana is a little bit camera shy, but she is not at all shy about working hard and being helpful. She enjoys rooting for her more on this story...
Music students to perform in All-State Chorus
Local students will perform in the 2012 Kentucky Music Educators Association All-State Chorus. The concert will take place at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville, Friday, Feb. 10, as part of the 2012 Kentucky Music Association Professional Development Conference. more on this story...
Obituaries
Luther “Luke” Clinton Little, 64, of Kimper, died Jan. 26. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors: children Chester E. (Amanda L. ) Little of Pikeville, Hannah J. Little Hopkins of Kimper; other family members. Funeral: Jan. 29 at J. W. Call Funeral Home Ruth more on this story...
Christian concert set Feb. 4
PIKEVILLE — Several Christian bands will perform in a free concert this weekend in Pikeville. The Winter Celebration 2012 concert, featuring local Christian bands 7:13, Battlelion, Kevin & Bek and Sons of Thunder, will be held from 6 p. m. to 10 p. m. on Feb. more on this story...
UPIKE legislation filed in Frankfort
FRANKFORT — Local state representatives are taking steps to bring the University of Pikeville into the state university system. On Jan. 17, Representative Leslie Combs (D-Pike) and House Speaker Greg Stumbo (D-Prestonsburg) filed House Bill 260 to gain state support more on this story...
St. Francis celebrates cultural diversity
PIKEVILLE — A Pikeville school is hosting a week-long celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The national observance will be held Jan. 29 - Feb. 5 and comes with the theme, “Catholic Schools — Faith. Academics. Service. ” The theme centers around more on this story...
Jones seeks re-election
FRANKFORT - Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville, filed for re-election to his 31st district seat in December with the Kentucky Secretary of State. Under the new redistricting plan signed by Governor Steve Beshear this week, the 31st district will include Elliott, Lawrence, Martin, more on this story...
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SEATTLE, Wa. — Pike County School District officials traveled to Seattle, Wash. , Jan. 21-24 to represent two schools that earned honors in the National Title 1 Conference awards program. Pike County Schools Director of Federal Programs Robert Osborne, Southside Elementary Principal Jill Maynard, more on this story...
Seek out your Civil War history
I’ve been aware of the Civil War from a young age, having grandparents who were taught the stories firsthand by men who fought in this national tragedy. My grandfathers were natural-born historians with an amazing ability to recall in detail what they were told. more on this story...
PIKE-TV’s ‘Adopt-A-Pet’ program premieres
NEW PROGRAM: The first pet ever featured on PIKE-TV’s ‘Adopt-A-Pet’ program was a female lab mix named Molly. Those interested in adopting a pet from the shelter can call 606-432-6293 or visit the shelter at 572 Lykins Creek Road during its regular business hours, which are Tuesday more on this story...
Pike Central junior scores perfect on ACT
PIKEVILLE — When Pike Central High School junior Drew Burke learned that he earned a perfect score on the ACT college aptitude test, he thought he was dreaming. “I didn’t believe it,” he said. “I checked it repeatedly over the next few days to more on this story...
Fleming-Neon is the place to be!
CAREER DAY: Fleming Neon students learned about the medical field. Below, a student shows her excitement about a project in which students used boxes to decorate floats dedicated to states.
FLEMING-NEON — A lot has been happening at Fleming-Neon this year. more on this story...
The Flute Maker: Floyd man makes music with wood
FLUTE DISPLAY: These are just a few of many Native American flutes that Rodney Hall has on display in his home in Harold.
MAKING MUSIC: Floyd County artisan Rodney Hall practices his skills on the first flute he ever made.
FLUTE ANATOMY: more on this story...
MAC hosting weekend concert
PRESTONSBURG — Russell Moore and IIIRD Tyme Out will perform at the Mountain Arts Center this weekend. The show begins at 7:30 p. m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Dave Carroll and New River Line will open the show. Russell more on this story...
Adopt A Child Series: Make a difference in the life of a child
Timothy, 15 This jokester wants to live in the country This charming, fun loving, kiddo is Timothy. He is quite the jokester and likes to make people laugh. Timmy is fascinated by watching the Weather Channel more on this story...
County adopts emergency resolution
PIKEVILLE — The Pike County Fiscal Court adopted a resolution during its regular meeting on Jan. 17 declaring the dangerous curve at Millard a “local emergency. ” The curve has been the site of many traffic accidents, including two school buses, multiple injury crashes and more on this story...
Turner seeks re-election
FRANKFORT — Senator Johnny Ray Turner, D-Prestonsburg, citing a strong record that includes significant progress in roads, education, protection for senior citizens, and water and sewer line extensions, filed for re-election today. Turner, who represents Breathitt, Floyd, Knott and Letcher more on this story...
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