Retiring In Kentucky Kentucky earned high marks from Bankrate in its recent study of best states for retirement.The consumer financial services company ranked the Bluegrass State sixth overall, better than such states as Texas, Tennessee, Arizona and North Carolina.Among Kentucky’s strong points, according to the study, is its affordability, which comprised 40% of its…
Pike County Fire School The 32nd annual Pike County Fire School will be held Sept. 9 through Sept. 11 at Pike Central High School.Randy Courtney, president of the Pike County Firefighters Association and chief of the Island Creek VFD says some new classes have been scheduled for this year’s school.“We have 16 classes scheduled…
Pilot Dies The pilot and the helicopter who went missing in South Central Kentucky over the weekend have been located, but officials say the pilot, David Stone, did not survive.Marcus Thurman, the Deputy Director of the Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management told us the small jet executive helicopter was flying toward Glasgow and then planned…
Berea College Flood Donation Berea College, which has close connections to areas of eastern Kentucky affected by historic flooding in July, is providing funds to help the region, the school’s president said.The funds are expected to total more than $1 million, says college President Lyle Roelofs.The college is also giving employees two additional vacation…
FEMA Help Center A FEMA appeals help center was set up in the Floyd County Public Library Wednesday, as organizations and retired attorneys have now joined forces to help address concerns with recent denials.Dumas Rescue, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Altech Feeds and a group of five retired attorneys set up an appeals resource…
Breathitt County Curfew There are changes on the way for the curfew in Breathitt County that has been in place since last month’s deadly flooding.Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan announced on Facebook Wednesday evening that the county’s curfew is being shortened by two hours. It now extends each day from 12:00 midnight through 6:00…
Daughter Shooting Unfortunately, an eastern Kentucky man has been charged in the fatal shooting of his 12-year-old daughter, officials said.Stacy Collins, 47, was charged with murder in the death of Stacia Collins, Johnson County Sheriff Doug Saylor said, according to news outlets.The girl’s body was found on Aug. 11 along a rural road after…
Pike County Voting Machines With the Nov. 8 general election just a little over two months away, the question of purchasing additional voting machines was addressed by the Pike County Fiscal Court at its Aug. 24 meeting.During the meeting, Pike County Clerk Rhonda Taylor and members of the Pike County Board of Elections informed…
FEMA Aid Deadline The last day to register for FEMA aid is September 28. Officials say if you have applied for FEMA aid but were denied, it could be because of missing information. They say communication is key to getting FEMA assistance. You should give them a good phone number so inspectors can schedule…
Hindman Bank Reopens Community Trust Bank in Hindman opened its doors again on Wednesday after being closed for more than a month.The Knott County Community Trust Bank branch manager, Daryl Slone, said water rose six to eight inches in the building, but nothing was lost that cannot be replaced.The bank staff said they are…