Mountain Water District

Mountain Water District The Mountain Water District (MWD) board of commissioners is a member short with the announcement of the resignation of Kevin Varney.During the MWD board meeting April 28, it was announced that Varney had tendered his resignation earlier in the week.While no specific reason was given, district manager Roy Sawyers said he…

McConnell Speaks About SC Leak

McConnell Speaks About SC Leak U.S. Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell of KY has issued a statement after what he called a “lawless attack” on the independence of the Supreme Court regarding a possible overturn of Roe V Wade.Earlier Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and said he…

Harlan County Man Missing

Harlan County Man Missing Kentucky State Police have issued a news release asking the public for help in looking for a Harlan County man who has been missing for more than one month.Will Smith, 36, of Evarts, was last seen by his family on March 26 of this year.The release said he was seen…

Escaped KY Inmate Recaptured

Escaped KY Inmate Recaptured A pat on the back to local law enforcement the Knox County Sheriff has announced the arrest of an escaped Kentucky inmate in Flat Lick.Challis Ray Davis, 41, escaped the Clay County Detention Center on March 25, 2022, according to a release from the Sheriff’s office. He was originally arrested…

New Kids’ Reading Nook

New Kids’ Reading Nook Save the Childern awarded SPARK Ministries a grant to open a reading nook and leaders with multiple organizations held a ribbon-cutting for the new reading corner and learning space for kids at the Perry County Courthouse.The new space will be at SPARK Ministries inside of the courthouse.A news release stated…

Campaign Conviction Holds

Campaign Conviction Holds The Supreme Court is leaving in place the illegal campaign contributions conviction of Kentucky businessman and former Democratic Party chief, Jerry Lundergan.The high court on Monday turned away Lundergan’s appeal of his conviction. As is typical, the justices did not say why they rejected his case.A jury convicted Jerry Lundergan on…

Christmas For Kids

Christmas For Kids Christmas for Kids of Kentucky is a non-profit organization that focuses on making sure kids have a Merry Christmas.“From December 11th to December 10th of the next year, we’re just raising as much money as possible through all the organization’s efforts,” said Christmas for Kids of Kentucky President Brandon May. He…

Trooper Island Raffle

Trooper Island Raffle Kentucky State Police is hosting its Trooper Island raffle, giving you a chance at a new truck to support an old tradition.A 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Denali is up for grabs as troopers from posts across the state set up to stress the importance of the money the raffle brings…

EKY Schools Recognized

EKY Schools Recognized Students college readiness and each school’s graduation rate and enrollement were factors when U.S. News & World Report recently released a list for ‘Best Kentucky High Schools’, with two Eastern Kentucky schools claiming top 15.Pikeville Independent ranked #12 and Harlan Independent followed close behind with the #14 spot.“Its a recognition that…

Paintsville Career Center

Paintsville Career Center Using a location on Main Street and after record funding was announced for Kentucky schools through the new state budget, Representative Bobby McCool announced Paintsville High School will be getting $2.5 million for a new career center.The goal of the career center will be to connect rural students with remote jobs…