FRANKFORT, Ky. – People can make appointments for in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services that will be offered next week in Covington and Prestonsburg to assist Kentuckians while ensuring the safety of those needing assistance and limiting the spread of COVID-19.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said in a statement July 10 that a court rule whether Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order requiring Kentuckians to wear masks was done in violation of a restraining order handed down July 9.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order mandating that all Kentuckians must wear facial coverings in certain public situations starting 5 p.m. July 10, following days of continuous COVID-19 case spikes throughout the state.
A Floyd County woman was killed in a crash in Boone County on July 6.
On Saturday, July 4, residents from Prestonsburg and Floyd County made their way to the city for this year's Fourth of July fireworks show. However, the fireworks wasn't the only thing for individuals to enjoy, as the city held a small carnival during this past weekend. The carnival opened u…
After being named the executive director for the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce, Prestonsburg native Charly Wise, is looking to help local businesses grow as she aims to give back to the community she said she loves dearly.
Recently, the state's plan for re-opening schools was released and Floyd County Board of Education is preparing at the local level.
Roughly one in seven Americans live with a disability that impacts daily mobility. The average cost of a wheelchair ranges from $500 to $2,000 without insurance, seriously curbing access to this essential equipment for patients who lack proper coverage. The University of Kentucky’s Center of…
The Superintendents’ Advisory Council met virtually on July 6 to discuss the Kentucky Department of Education’s developing guidelines for how school districts can reopen in the fall, shedding light on what parents, guardians, employees and students might expect.
On Friday, July 3, a new contract was "overwhelmingly" approved upon by members with SEIU Dist. 1199 who work at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center. The decision comes on the heels of a candlelight vigil which was held on the front lawn of Highlands ARH's Medical Center, where workers and…
Union workers with SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH at Highlands Regional Medical Center voted June 29 to authorize the issuance of a strike notice.
On Friday, June 26, a ribbon cutting was held to welcome Beauty within Yoga Studio to Prestonsburg. The yoga studio is located inside the old post office located at 113 South Central Ave. in Prestonsburg and according to owner Leslie Nelson, she and her team are excited to offer something th…
During a special meeting of the Floyd County Fiscal Court on June 24, more than 100 county
Individuals came to Prestonsburg from near and far on Saturday to participate in the first Levisa Fork Paddlefest of the season, something Mayor Les Stapleton said the city was excited to offer given the current climate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Big Sandy region’s overall unemployment rate fell between April and May, but still remained nearly double what was seen at the same time in 2019 and one county in the region — Magoffin — retained the highest unemployment rate in the state.
A Pike County man was arrested on numerous charges June 18 after he allegedly led police on a chase that began in Floyd County and ended in Pike. The arrest came less than a week before the man was indicted on felonies related to alleged thefts in Pike County.
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) Head Start has received $978,113 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, according to a statement from BSACAP. These funds will support Head Start services to low-income children under the age of 5 in the five co…
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