Officials break ground on pool in Pikeville
Officials broke ground on Thursday for the construction of the new Pikeville Pool at the Pikeville YMCA. Construction is expected to be complete in May of 2020.
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This local Christian food pantry is in need of dire help
A local food pantry is in dire need of help after funding shortfalls. Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Prestonsburg found its federal funding cut in half because of how FEMA distributes funds to pantries. According to Sister Judy Yonker of St. James Episcopal Church and the pantry, said FEMA distributes…
Read MoreDon’t fall for this Guns N’ Roses scam
Usually when something is too good to be true, it’s fake. That was recently the case when many fans heard about a new concert coming to Pikeville.
Read MoreHundreds of families are being affected by a company filing bankruptcy
After checks bounced due to Black Jewel Mining filling bankruptcy, the Letcher County Judge Executive’s office scrambled to find a way to help the families. Many of the coal miners are afraid of the long term effects that this will have on their families.
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Former UK quarterback Lorenzen has died
Kentucky Sports Radio host Matt Jones has reported that Jared Lorenzen has passed away after being hospitalized with an infection this past weekend. Lorenzen played four seasons with the Kentucky Wildcats before going pro. He still holds the Wildcats record for most career passing yards with 10,354. He served…
Read MorePikeville man pleads guilty to sex trafficking of minors
A Pikeville man facing charges of sex trafficking pleaded guilty Friday in Federal court. 55 year old Ernest B. “Junior” Ray appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ed Atkins in Pikeville, and admitted his guilt to five counts of sex trafficking of minors. Ray was arrested by US Marshals…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: King Kelly Coleman dies
The most recognized name in Kentucky high school basketball history has passed away at the age of 80. Iconic figure “King” Kelly Coleman, who guided small-town Wayland to the Sweet 16 in 1956, was the state’s first-ever Mr. Basketball. He passed away Sunday night in hospice care in Hazard. Coleman…
Read MoreCOLLEGE BASKETBALL: Calipari inks new 10-year deal
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari signed a new 10-year contract with the school Thursday. The new contract would guarantee compensation, which includes base salary and endorsements, in the amount of $86 million over the lifetime of the deal. His base salary is $400,000 per…
Read MorePikeville Farmer’s Market open for business
The Pikeville Farmer’s Market is open for business for the season, and vendors are encouraging people to come check it out. The season officially kicked off on June 8. The market can be located across from Pikeville High School and is open on Tuesday and Saturday.
Read MoreOfficials urge public to be prepared for severe weather
After an uptick in severe weather, Pike County first responders are asking the public to be prepared for severe storms. Mountain-Top Media sat down with Pike County Emergency Management Director Doug Tackett to talk about storms that officials have dealt with in the past, and how people can prepare…
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