Brent Speece Bridge Reopens Traffic is flowing across the Brent Spence Bridge for the first time since Nov. 11.The bridge is safe and repairs came in under budget one day early, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. It is expected to fully reopen today.Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray also announced that new signs will…
Salvation Army Of Ashland The Salvation Army of Ashland handed out toys and bikes to families in Louisa through the Angel Tree program.Generous community members purchased the gifts listed on the Angel Tree along with the help of the local businesses.On Tuesday, those gifts were given to parents who had signed up through the…
Pikeville Community Foundation The Pikeville Community Foundation was established in 2019 to give back to those in need. Now in the midst of a pandemic, those involved say it is the perfect time to put the foundation to use.Kathy Atkins, a member of the board of directors, said the foundation is offering grants to…
Christmas Trees For Wildlife The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is encouraging people to recycle their real Christmas trees and donate them for use in replenishing underwater habitats.Starting Saturday, December 26, the department will be accepting natural Christmas trees at more than two dozen locations for its annual Christmas for the Fishes…
Lights In Prestonsburg Archer Park is no stranger to visitors during the Christmas season. The park’s lights display lights up the area Thanksgiving night and those lights bring in visitors until New Year’s Eve.“We’ve been very fortunate. One night, we had over 4,000 cars. We directed traffic for about 4.5 hours,” said Mayor Les…
Getting A Vaccine After Pfizer and Moderna, more companies are working to secure approval for their COVID vaccine candidates. While waiting for a shot to become available might seem appealing, doctors say “vaccine shopping” is not an easy task and isn’t recommended.Experts estimate that at least 70% of the US population must be vaccinated…
Breathitt County Audit Results The AOC’s (Administrative Office of the Courts) Department of Auditing Services conducted a recent three-week audit of the Breathitt County Circuit Clerk’s office. The Kentucky-wide regulatory service gave James Elliott Turner’s office excellent marks.The audit report shows the Breathitt Circuit Clerk’s office received a “clean” and “unmodified” opinion. The audit…
Pikeville Medical Center Visitation Pikeville Medical Center is adjusting its visitation policy due to a recent downward trend in covid-19 cases.PMC announced in a Facebook post that the facility is returning to phase two on Monday, meaning patients are limited to one visitor.Officials at PMC say they will continue to adjust the visitation policy…
Pike County Road Department Gets New Software Training is underway for Pike County road department foremen on a new computer software system. During the Pike County Fiscal Court meeting recently Pike County Judge-Executive Ray S. Jones II explained what the new software will do.“This new system will allow us to track the cost of…
Exonerated KY Man Files Lawsuit A man exonerated in a 1980 crime has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky State Police investigators and local law enforcement, alleging he was framed in the incident.Norman Graham filed suit in U.S. District Court in Bowling Green, the Courier Journal reported. Graham, 74, alleged that police suppressed evidence that…