Big Idea Camp Learning virtually has come with many setbacks and issues for both parents and students. Especially if mom and dad are not teachers.“Not only are you being asked to be the employee at home, but now you’re being asked to be the supervisor of your child’s education at home,” said Jeremy Holbrook…
Pepsi Launches New Water Beverage PepsiCo is getting into the relaxation business with the launch of its new drink, Driftwell, which was unveiled Monday.The drink, described by the company as an “enhanced water” beverage, is meant to help relieve stress, according to news outlets. The drink is expected to be launched online later this…
Combs Fire Families Receiving Local Help Families that lose their homes in the Combs apartment fire now have First Presbyterian Church to lean on.Replacing possession lost in a massive blaze can be a daunting task, but volunteers at the church located in downtown Hazard are trying to fill the void.Last Friday, an apartment complex…
Beshear Won’t Interfere With Schools Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he will not issue another recommendation after Sept. 28 for no in-person class. The state’s goal now is to give counties the resources and let them decide.Beshear made the announcement Monday afternoon during a news conference.As of Monday, there have been five COVID-19 deaths…
Pikeville Medical Center Receives Grants Pikeville Medical Center received two grants that total more than $1.2 million.The grants were awarded from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).Officials say the larger grant will be used to develop a telepsych program for the PMC Emergency Department. The second grant will be used to create a…
County Needs Donations To Replenish Rescue Gear The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team is accepting donations after rescuing a pair of hikers in heavy rain. Much of Central and Eastern Kentucky dealt with flash floods and high water over the weekend.In a Facebook post, the team said the water at Swift Camp Creek…
KY Democrats Lead In Absentee Ballot Requests Kentucky Democrats have built a big lead over Republicans in requesting absentee ballots for the November election.But the trend is drawing starkly different reactions from the campaigns of Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger, Amy McGrath.According to the secretary of state’s office, Democrats…
Kentucky Wildcats Move Up In Polls The Kentucky Wildcats jumped nine spots in the latest Coaches Poll and also find themselves ranked in the Top 25 in the AP Poll.For the first time in roughly 77 years, Louisiana is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25. The Ragin’ Cajuns find themselves ranked No. 19…
Pikeville Student Named National Merit Scholar National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently named a Pikeville High School senior as Pike County’s only Merit Semifinalist, further advancing him in the competition to win scholarships. PHS student Jason Lin, of Pikeville, was named one of 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists across the country in the National Merit Scholarship…
Morgan County Recovering From Soaked Conditions Community members in Morgan County experienced over 3.5 inches of rain Saturday, causing major flooding in the area.Despite the weather’s quick-strike, Morgan County Judge Executive John Will Stacy acted quickly in response.“We’ve had a pretty quick response from the state emergency management and from the governor’s office,” Stacy…