NATION’S ELITE: PMC among best high-performing hospitals

WASHINGTON, D. C. — Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is among the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U. S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hospitals. U. S. News annually publishes the Best Hospitals rankings in July. At the midpoint of the 2011-12 year, its more on this story...

Dr. J: 'PMC right hospital for trauma care'

PIKEVILLE — Trauma experienced on the battlefield is often responsible for better weapons, technology, and medical advances. Pikeville Medical Center physician Dr. Danny Jazarevic, has 26 years of experience and over 10,000 major operations to his credit. more on this story...

BEST PLACE TO WORK: PMC among Kentucky’s elite

Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2012.   This is the fifth year PMC has been honored with this esteemed award.   The awards program was created in 2005 and is a more on this story...

Writers capture 16 awards

LEXINGTON — The Medical Leader’s editorial staff earned 16 awards, including a third-place in General Excellence during the 2011 Kentucky Press Association awards banquet held at the Embassy Suites on Jan. 20. The General Excellence award was more on this story...

PMC garners Hospital of Choice Award

PIKEVILLE — Walter E. May, President and CEO of Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), announced today that the hospital has once again won a Hospital of Choice Award.   Pikeville Medical Center is ranked in the Top 10 of the more than 400 more on this story...

School teacher grateful PMC saved his life

PIKEVILLE — Pikeville Medical Center was the choice for a 49-year-old facing death from heart disease. Dale Hamilton, a physical education teacher and coach at McDowell Elementary, had completed a day of work at the school and walked two miles more on this story...

Regional referral center: More patients receive care closer to home

600 PERCENT INCREASE: Since Pikeville Medical Center opened its Intake Department in 2003, the number of patients transferring into the hospital for more specialized care has increased from 294 to 1,779. PIKEVILLE — Registered nurses overseeing Pikeville Medical Center’s Intake Department have witnessed a 600 percent more on this story...

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...

Schools in national spotlight

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...

High School Basketball: Pikeville runs past East Ridge

INSIDE FORCE: East Ridge center Ray Kasongo (24) scores two of his 23 points as Pikeville’s Larry Keene defends on the play during a 59th District showdown on The Reservation Jan. 31. The Panthers rolled past the Warriors, 83-71. LICK CREEK —Pikeville’s Ethan Rowe hit a more on this story...

High School Basketball: Central’s inside game too much for Bobcats

INSIDE FORCE: Pike Central’s Cassidy Campbell (10) scores on this layup during a game against Betsy Layne on Jan. 30. Looking on are teammate Nic Brizendine (3) and Betsy Layne’s Timera Thacker (1). Central won, 45-38. BUCKLEYS CREEK — Once Pike Central’s inside post play more on this story...

High School Basketball: Betsy Layne falls in All 'A'

FRANKFORT — Heath made sure the 15th Region wouldn’t win a fourth consecutive All “A” Classic state championship. Chase Bradley’s jumper with 22 seconds remaining snapped a 45-all tie and lifted the Pirates to a 47-45 win over the Bobcats in the second game more on this story...

MID-South Conference: Young’s basket beats LWC; Conley scores 34 in defeat

UPIKE STARS: University of Pikeville forward Andrew Young (5) scored the winning basket as the Bears upset No. 8 Lindsey Wilson 71-70 on Jan. 28. Below, UPIKE women’s standout Brogan Conley (11) scored a career-high 34 points in a 73-66 loss. PIKEVILLE — Senior Andrew Young made more on this story...

P’burg bounces Piarist

PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg landed four players in double-figure scoring as the Blackcats cruised past Piarist School 97-52 on Jan. 23. Joseph Jamerson and Bryson Williams poured in 19 points each as the Blackcats improved to 8-10. Wes Robinson tossed in 16 and Trey Stapleton more on this story...

Bears return to national poll

PIKEVILLE – After a six-week sabbatical, the University of Pikeville men’s basketball team has returned to the Top 25. The ratings released this week have the Bears 23rd in the country. UPIKE, 12-7 on the more on this story...

High School Basketball: Hornets bounce Blackcats

SALYERSVILLE —Prestonsburg scored more points over the final eight minutes of play than they had all game long, but it wasn’t enough as the Blackcats fell at Magoffin County 72-64 on Jan. 30. Jarredd Jarrell poured in a team-high 26 points and Cody Bentley more on this story...

This is Reds country...

PIKEVILLE STOP: The southern leg of the 2012 Reds Caravan made a stop at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center on Jan. 27. All-star second baseman Brandon Phillips took time for autographs, photos and a radio chat with Eastern Kentucky Broadcasting Sports Director Andrew Joyce. Pictured below (from left) more on this story...

High School Basketball: Blackcats nip Pirates in OT; Hornets fall

BATTLING FOR POSITION: Phelps’ Tommy Stiltner (15) battles with Charleston Catholic’s Logan Shrewsbury for a rebound during action at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center on Jan. 28. Looking on is Catholic’s Haston Gerencir. The Irish breezed past the Hornets, 78-41. GOODY — Prestonsburg outlasted Belfry in more on this story...

Mid-South Conference: UPIKE Bears bounce Patriots

KEEPAWAY: University of Pikeville center Shane Burrell (left) protects the ball as University of Cumberlands’ defender Markeith Cungious (5) defends on the play. The Bears ran past the Patriots before a crowd of better than 3,000 fans on Appalachian Wireless Night at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center on Jan. more on this story...

TV tops Logan in OT

NAUGATUCK, W. Va. — Tug Valley survived poor free-throw shooting in regulation and a last-second shot by Logan to beat the Wildcats 85-76 in overtime on Jan. 24. It marked the 10th straight win for the Panthers, ranked third in Class AA, and the loss more on this story...

Roots

I have become quite obsessed with genealogy lately.   I’ve always had a passion for my family’s heritage, but recently it has become a daily hobby. This week I was connected to someone who would be, oh, my cousin 20 times more on this story...

John 16:22

One month ago we were in the midst of a holiday-driven frenzy, purchasing gifts and attending parties. Now life is a little more subdued. What about those many gifts– do they all still work? Do they bring the same pleasure that more on this story...