Category: Features
ATV crash changed teen’s life forever
An ATV accident can change a life in a split second. Many of these serious and fatal accidents are a direct result of driver misuse and inappropriate rider behavior. Remember when riding to follow the eight gold rules of safety: 1. Always wear a compliant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle…
Read MoreJudi’s Place welcomes four-legged employee.
Judi’s Place for Kids has added a new member to its staff, in the shape of a four-legged friend, in hopes of better tackling child abuse in the mountains. Leslie, the facility dog, was recently acquired after officials attended a conference that helped provide information on the benefits of…
Read More“Paint the Plow” project underway in Highway District 12
BETSY LAYNE, Ky. – Snowplows in eastern Kentucky may look a little different this winter, thanks to art students at eight area high schools. This year, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway District 12 is participating in a project called, “Paint the Plow,” where schools are offered…
Read MoreLocal children participate in statewide poster contest
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — There was a celebration on Saturday at Cliffside Apartments in Prestonsburg, recognizing the creative efforts of some of the children who live at the complex. Ten children from Cliffside entered the Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association’s annual…
Read More‘Radical Appalachia’ exhibit offers different views of region
[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/_rxtd6NaaC4″ height=”340″] PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — An art exhibit on display this month in Prestonsburg gives viewers a taste of Appalachian art … but not in the way to which they are accustomed. EKB News Director Ralph Davis has a look.
Read MoreCub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby in Paintsville
[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/prRPxgjZ5Tk” height=”340″] PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — It might have been cold and snowy outside, and the participants might have been small, but that didn’t prevent plenty of big-time, hot racing action from taking place Saturday in Paintsville…
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Sundy Best announces breakup
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Floyd County natives and country music stars Sundy Best have delighted fans with their performances for the past eight years. Their songs have spoken to the heart of the mountains, with their biggest hit, “Home,” nearly taking on the status of an unofficial anthem…
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Bald eagle restored to habitat
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A crowd was drawn to Paintsville Lake over the weekend, in order to witness a rare event. EKB News Director Ralph Davis has a look.
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Pike County man part of new ‘Survivor’
PHELPS, Ky. — When “Survivor” returns for its 36th season next month, Eastern Kentucky will be represented. Phelps native Donathan Michael Hurley, 26, is among the 20 contestants seeking to claim the top prize in the reality-show competition. In an interview with CBS, Hurley said…
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