Food Insecurity Grant Applications for the Pikeville Community Foundation’s food insecurity grant opened on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The grant provides extra funds for non-profit food programs in Pike County and helps them serve more people in need.“There’s been a great need for food programs,” said Pikeville Community Foundation board member Kathy Atkins. One of…
July Flooding Death Toll Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death toll from July’s flooding has increased to 43. Beshear said the two additional deaths were caused by health conditions directly arising from flooding.“Let us pray for those families and all of Eastern Kentucky as we continue to try to stabilize the region and ultimately…
Marijuana Records Governor Andy Beshear says those convicted of simple marijuana possession on state charges, and have otherwise clean records, can now apply for pardons from his office.The Governor talked about it extensively Thursday during his Team Kentucky briefing, a week after President Biden pardoned federal cases and asked governors to wipe out state…
Middlesboro Women’s Recovery A new women’s long-term recovery center is coming to Middlesboro.When completed, the Cumberland River RHOAR Center will house 112 women in recovery from substance abuse.Several local and state officials attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the center in Middlesboro on Wednesday.Congressman Hal Rogers, Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Bell County Judge-Executive Albey Brock…
Teen Driver Safety Week National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16-22.“Driving is a rite of passage for many teens, but it can also be a difficult time for parents and guardians to release their teens to navigate the open road,” said Governor Andy Beshear. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials said car…
Pike County Drug Trafficking The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its ongoing investigation and actions against drug trafficking in Pike County.According to Pike County Sheriff Rodney Scott, months of investigation led to the indictment of numerous individuals wanted for drug crimes, mostly for trafficking in methamphetamine.Scott said the department has three officers whose…
Williamsburg Police The Williamsburg Police Department is welcoming a new leader.On September 12, Jason Caddell was appointed by Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison as interim chief following former Chief Wayne Bird’s retirement.On Monday, Caddell was officially appointed as chief. Source: MG News Return to News
Cruising With Cruisers Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard will host its second annual Cruising with Cruisers Car Show. It will take place this weekend at the old Whitesburg High School campus from 11 am to 4 pm.Trooper Matt Gayheart said the cruise-in raises money for Shop with a Trooper so they can…
Rural Health Care Grant Kentucky is receiving more than $4 million from the federal government to boost rural health care.The grant will be divided up between several agencies such as St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Baptist Health in Corbin and God’s Pantry Food Bank just to name a few.God’s Pantry will receive $585,000. Officials…
Planting Churches Churches, organizations and faith-minded folks gathered at the Appalachian Wireless Arena Tuesday for a summit to share ideas and network, hoping to plant the seed of change for area churches. Rooted Church Pastor Michael Clark says the hope is the event will plant the seeds and the people will plant the churches,…