(WCHS) — Construction is underway for a dental school at the University of Pikeville which is expected to have a positive impact on students and rural Appalachian residents their study will be finished in three calendar years versus four academic years a timeline that is unique to UPIKE and three other schools in the nation The schedule is less expensive for students and expedites their path to a career who serves as dean of the Tanner College of Dental Medicine there has been a decrease in the number of dentists in rural areas forcing residents to wait for months or drive hours for an appointment “There is a dire need for dentists within eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia,” Keaton said “Nearly 50% of dentists who are licensed to practice in Kentucky practice in two counties of the state that are Fayette and Jefferson counties There are a number of counties within the state that have no dentist.” The dental school will be housed in a 90,000-square-foot building and will offer a variety of specialized training in oral health A donation of more than $2 million from Delta Dental of Kentucky will help pay for equipment and scholarships The project also includes the opening of a pediatric dental clinic The dental school building is expected to be finished in June 2026 and that is when UPIKE will welcome their first class of dental students Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPIKEVILLE (WYMT) - The 48th Hillbilly Days festival kicks off Thursday with the carnival lighting up Wednesday night for a sneak peak Officials with the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce say the annual event is bringing in some familiar faces and flavors with nearly 300 registered booths hitting the streets so come on out and enjoy the stages,” said Chamber President and CEO and Festival Chairman Jordan Gibson Between the music and the carnival and the great food going on The street vendors will file in Wednesday night and begin serving Thursday and music expected to pack Pikeville through Saturday night first responders say now is the time to plan for your time in town our number one thing that we get asked is: ‘Where is my child?’” said Pikeville Police Officer Tiason Lockridge the first thing that I would try to advise anybody that’s coming this way is take a picture of your child before you leave the house.” Lockridge says keeping charged phones on hand and knowing where help is available can be crucial during packed festivals Firefighters say keeping yourself in check is also important and making sure you are not getting too much heat are good ways to avoid exhaustion but maybe it’s not the best thing to spend 12 hours a day walking around in 90° heat,” said Pikeville Fire Captain Brandon Hayton “I know everybody wants to be out and enjoy the festival but moderate your time with exposure in the sun.” First responders will be set up throughout the downtown area and available to assist in times of need and Pikeville Public Safety will operate an emergency booth on the corner of Hambley Blvd it’s also going to be an area where lost and found can be dropped off and you can get information about the festival from that location,” said Lockridge Officials say anyone traveling near the area who does not want to attend the festival should find alternative routes to avoid the festival flow and anyone coming to the event should be intentional about their parking and careful with their driving “Just know that you’re probably going to have to park on the outskirts and walk to the areas that you’re wanting to be,” said Lockridge The downtown streets closed to traffic Wednesday night aside from folks who have passes for their vehicles Traffic will remain impacted until the festival clears out Sunday Officials say towing and ticketing will be fully enforced during the festival Parking passes are available at the Pikeville Police Department for those who qualify WYMT will be set up at the festival on Division Street inviting folks to do Guest Weather and hang out with the team A child care center has put a temporary security fix on a playground gate after a child was reported to have escaped "I'm not happy this happened," said Kelli Williamson a mom who unenrolled her child from the child care facility in 2021 "How do you have a fence that has no security more than that?" The state of North Carolina visits centers to make sure laws are followed WRAL looked into these records and found three visits to the childcare center last year Management at the child care facility said they respect the privacy of children and their parents at their facility the center told parents they plan to add staff and strengthen fencing Officers say this is still an ongoing investigation Pike County has declared a travel ban and curfew to flooded areas in the county The order bans anyone from entering flooded areas unless they reside in the affected area prevents anyone from outside of the populations above from entering flood-damaged areas of Pike County "This curfew is necessary to prevent interference with recovery and cleanup efforts Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter released a statement Sunday in response to the devasting impact Saturday's flooding has 130 emergency calls and calls for mutual aid into Pike County the "dedication and professionalism" of the Pikeville Fire Department "undoubtedly saved lives," the release said Flooding along Levisa Fork has impacted multiple neighborhoods "including nearly every home in the Lake View subdivision near Pikeville Commons," alongside multiple homes near Pikeville High School and truly humbled by the unwavering dedication of the Pikeville Fire Department," said Carter "I watched them work for hours and hours through the night Some of these rescues extended beyond our city as they answered calls for help across the county Their courage and selflessness are nothing short of extraordinary Efforts are underway to provide resources and assistance and the city urges residents to "residents to remain vigilant and follow guidance from emergency personnel." "Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this disaster and we will stand together as a community to recover and rebuild." Report a typo (WCHS) — The official gathering of hillbillies every year is in full swing in Pikeville Hillbilly Days has been an important fundraiser for Shriner's Hospital in Lexington It has also grown to be the second largest event in the state next to the Kentucky Derby Last year saw 150,000 visit during the 3-day event Organizers are hoping for even more traffic this year From the dozens of food and merchandise vendors downtown Pikeville shuts down for the event It gives the area a major economic boom with hotels booked up and restaurants being crowded Hillbilly Days is the first public gathering since floods devastated the county earlier this year For people such as Kaelynn Robinson who lost everything in the flood it's a chance to take a break from the stress of recovery "It gets your mind off the hard times," Robinson said "It gives you a sense that this is home Over the years the event has raised thousands of dollars for Shriner's Hospital in Lexington "The hospitals depend on this fundraising We don't depend on the federal government and no insurance It's about donations," said T.W who serves as captain of the Hillbilly Motorcade Pikeville Medical Center and the PMC Foundation will be hosting a live flood relief resource and fundraising event to help all those in need after more than a month’s worth of rain deluged much of Kentucky in less than 24 hours The Governor announced that President Donald Trump approved his request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration which includes public assistance for local governments and individual assistance for Kentuckians in 11 counties affected by the most recent storms Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) and the PMC Foundation are stepping up to support those affected The live flood relief resource and fundraising event will take place from 6 p.m WATCH HERE A printable donation form is also available for those who prefer to contribute via mail but our resolve to support our neighbors is stronger than ever,” said Donovan Blackburn we see firsthand the toll this disaster has taken on our community We are more than just a hospital; we are a family united in service and compassion I am deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our employees local businesses and everyone who has stepped forward to assist.” (LEX 18) — A Pikeville man is celebrating big after he won $3,000,000 on Kentucky Lottery's $30 Jackpot Scratch-off who officials noted wishes to remain anonymous bought the scratch-off from the Food City on Cassidy Boulevard in Pikeville before a long car trip I like to take a chance and maybe earn some gas money,” the man told officials officials said he matched the number 27 and below revealed the game's top prize of $3,000,000 Officials reported that the win didn't sink in until he was driving to lottery headquarters on Feb the man chose the lump sum cash payment of $2,040,000 and received a check for $1,468,800 after taxes Food City will receive $20,400 for selling the winning ticket — A Pike County man has been arrested after being accused of sending a nude picture to a 15-year-old Police were contacted Friday by a parent who said her 15-year-old cousin had received a nude photo from Curby Tackett The picture had been sent through Facebook Messenger as part of a conversation between the two The picture had laughing emojis positioned over the genitals and Tackett allegedly sent a followup message asking if the girl wanted the photo “uncovered.” one of the girl’s guardians sent Tackett a message telling him to stop messaging the girl and informing him the conversation was being reported to police Tackett’s Facebook account was deactivated When interviewed by Pikeville Police on Monday Tackett reportedly admitted sending photos to the girl and said he knew it was wrong Tackett has now been charged with a misdemeanor count of distributing obscene material to minors for sending the photo and a felony count of tampering with physical evidence for deactivating his Facebook account He is being held in the Pike County Detention Center Rodney Allen Pickett ABINGDON, Va. -- A Wise County man faces will spend decades in prison, after… HI HAT, Ky. -- The Floyd County School System says all students are safe, after South Floyd Elementary… GARRETT, Ky. -- Two men were arrested on drug trafficking charges, following a traffic stop in Floyd… MARTIN, Ky. -- Police say a man was hallucinating when he opened fire in a grocery store parking lot… Tara Newsome, as seen following a 2017 arrest BANNER, Ky. -- A Floyd County woman was arrested after… PINEVILLE, Ky. -- One mine worker was killed and another injured by a falling tree at an Eastern Kentucky… IVEL, Ky. -- A Floyd County woman says she was only trying to get a ride, but she ended up being arrested… Wesley Prater PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Troubles continued to mount for a Floyd County man stopped by police… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A lawsuit filed against the Pike County Board of Education challenging its mask mandate… WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kentucky’s… WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Mitch… WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Minority… WASHINGTON, D.C. — More bad new for… Pike County residents can visit the health… The group gathered for a roundabout walk… PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Magoffin County… BELFRY, Ky. — A Belfry man has been… This story has been updated to reflect additional deaths attributed to the storms and flooding PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Superintendent David Trimble’s clothes tell the story of recovery from the latest devastating flood in Eastern Kentucky His bright yellow high-visibility jacket was given to him by the Pikeville Police Department His work boots were borrowed from Joe Ray Thornbury Pikeville Independent Schools’ board chairman — “I bought my own pants Everyone pitched in when rain started falling Saturday They were all still hard at work a day later once the water that had filled the school’s cafeteria earlier receded “It speaks to Eastern Kentucky,” Trimble said At least three people in Pike County died due to the floods Eleven deaths across Kentucky had been confirmed by Monday morning in all corners of the Bluegrass State — three in Hart County three in Pike County and one apiece in Hardin Officials with FEMA have been dispatched to the state and President Donald Trump approved the governor’s emergency disaster declaration allowing federal funds to go toward recovery efforts As he warned the death total could still rise the governor directed those who want to help to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund Beshear said the Eastern Kentucky coal country community was hit “really Unlike the 2022 floods that killed more than 40 people in the region authorities were able to give warnings ahead of time that Saturday’s rain could be dangerous Beshear declared a state of emergency earlier this week in anticipation Pikeville High School was briefly designated as an emergency shelter Saturday night at the onset of the flooding But the small group staying at the school weren’t there long they were told to evacuate to Pike Central High School They moved buses and school vehicles to higher ground and took what they could inside the school to its second floor sticking around as long as they could before departing briefly to the district office “We just tried to salvage what we could as the water rose,” Allen said Water was still inside the school when the sun came up Sunday morning half of the school’s football field was underwater As it receded that afternoon it left a thick coat of mud behind that crews were working to clean as many families in the region had their own messes to clean up The superintendent was more fortunate than many Trimble’s family members were out of town during the flooding and his home was safe who was helping out Sunday afternoon at Pikeville High said his basement was still submerged under six feet of water Several other school leaders had “significant flood damage” to deal with along with other families who had been displaced Thornbury’s home by a nearby creek missed out on major damage as well which the school board chairman credited to the pace of the rain — “since the water didn’t come down real hard we didn’t get any flash flooding.” The worst of the floods took place along the Levisa Fork years ago spending time in the Central City area in Western Kentucky Flash flooding and flood warnings were at one point issued in all 120 counties in the commonwealth according to WKYT Meteorologist Chris Bailey — Pikeville was hit hard “The difference between Western and Eastern Kentucky is we have mountains and they have rolling hills,” Thornbury said The mess in Pikeville extends outside the high school’s walls Shopping centers on the north side of town were still swamped Sunday afternoon with a car in front of E-Z Pay Auto nearly completely submerged said he’d been called to the business that morning at 1 a.m to retrieve some computers as the water rose — but by that point as rising water blocked him at the intersection as he tried to leave Mayor Jimmy Carter is a Pike County lifer who can remember when Pikeville High flooded in 1977 He was a senior at the school back then — now At least 100 human rescues in the county had been reported since about 3 p.m Several water tanks in Pike County went dry after their lines were broken during the chaos though the city’s water supply wasn’t hit as hard Heading into Monday with water levels receding he said the goal had shifted to “clean up and assess the homes that were flooded starting to clean up and help these residents find their way,” Carter said said Beshear and other local officials did a good job getting the word out early that flooding was possible But that didn’t entirely blunt the shock when he arrived at his office at 11 p.m Saturday night to water creeping toward the edge of the building’s basement about two feet of water rose into his office “I think at this point we’re hopeful and optimistic that the worst is over with,” he said Sunday “This was a little bit more traditional flooding than the flooding of two years ago they have been very adamant about warning people to take precautions and get out of the way I think that their efforts likely saved lives.” Snow fell in the evening after sunset Sunday with colder temperatures moving into the region And Beshear warned more snow is likely Tuesday and Wednesday another hurdle in “one of the most significant weather events we’ve dealt with in at least this decade.“ reached heights not seen since floods 40 years ago More than 40,000 people around the state were without power at one point Beshear said the “emergency phase” of the flooding will likely last a couple more days with cleanup efforts extending into the final weeks of February “The biggest challenge of this event is it’s everywhere,” the governor said Reach Lucas Aulbach at laulbach@courier-journal.com — A Pikeville woman is facing the possibility of several years in prison after allegedly attacking her neighbor with a knife Pikeville Police were called to a report of an assault at Northgate Apartments just after 2:30 Sunday morning The woman told police Belt had slammed a door so she opened her door to ask her to quiet down Belt kicked her door and threatened to kill the woman and her cats The woman said Belt tried to cut her throat but she was able to block her with her forearm The woman had an open cut on her hand and was able to show police video of Belt standing over her with a knife while the woman kicked at her to keep her away Belt turned over a folding knife that had blood on it The police report said she appeared “manifestly under the influence” of alcohol and told police she had “just wanted to be left alone.” Belt has now been charged with first-degree assault terroristic threatening and alcohol intoxication The burglary and assault charges are each punishable by 10-to-20 years in prison Belt is currently being held in the Pike County Detention Center PHELPS, Ky. -- A Pike County man already under indictment for a stabbing was arrested again last week,… Kendra Jade Moreno and MaKenna Reese Barnett GRETHEL, Ky. -- Police are releasing additional information… Christen Brown and Dericka Knott PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Two Pike County residents were arrested after a… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Pike County Judge-Executive Ray Jones has issued a ban on all outdoor burning, due… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- The city of Pikeville has received a pair of grants from the Kentucky League of Cities.… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky set a new record on Wednesday for new coronavirus cases in a single day.… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Coming off of the holiday weekend, Kentucky set new records on Tuesday for new cases… THEALKA, Ky. -- A Johnson County woman was arrested for drug trafficking, following an investigation… PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The city of Pikeville has lost a pillar of the community. Eugene Welch Davis… The hospital is already implementing new programs and technologies to better prioritize those they care for Reporters at Mountain Top News share a bit about themselves both on and off the job, beginning with… Growers and vendors from Kentucky and surrounding states share seeds and stories once again https://youtu.be/pxV55KOM4Yk?si=GXs9SYN5Jh8Ci-cI… The so-called 'bourbon brood' will have a noticeable impact on the environment as they spend the following… The city of Pikeville paid tribute to the Late Robert Lindsey one year after his passing https://youtu.be/WwNlxrBKJ08?si=nsw5WfYjdVUawugR… After last year's success, faculty are once again inviting all local military personnel for a night… Susan Mills used her children's book series to explain ideas of diversity and inclusivity to students… The Appalachian Seed Swap will be held at Pike Central High School on Saturday, April 5, 2025. https://youtu.be/hBzZFQmea8U?si=egoCSYCbGQR_wRRt… Quick thinking lead two road crew workers to save multiple lives during flooding disaster https://youtu.be/wFBS85tux-8?si=AsGuXd-xdVXkV7x4… Local growers and gardeners are invited to join the Master Gardeners and Pike County Extension Office… — Two teen boys face charges after authorities say they caused 'significant' vandalism damage at a church in Pikeville The incident happened Saturday night at the United Methodist Church on Methodist Street downtown An officer spoke with a witness who said they saw "two juvenile male subjects leaving the church after vandalizing the interior." Police arrested the two teens and charged them with burglary Police say the pair have been relased to their parents and will appear in court to answer to the charges later this month — A Pikeville man was arrested Monday evening charged with possession of child pornography was arrested at his home by Kentucky State Police just after 5:30 and charged with 10 counts of possession of child porn The charge carries a potential sentence of 5-to-10 years in prison Few other details about the case were made public in court records except that the material was found on Maynard’s electronic devices last week and the victims in the case were younger than 12 Maynard is currently being held on a $10,000 cash or property bond in the Pike County Detention Center Jason Castle PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A former Paintsville doctor has been sentenced for unlawfully dispensing… WISE, Va. -- A jury has found a Wise County man guilty of attempting to kill Norton's police chief.… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County woman with an extensive criminal history was arrested yet again on Thursday,… Jaylon Ivey and Ronald Wheeler PAINTSVILLE, Ky. -- Two men are in jail, after a call about a suspicious… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- In anticipation of a winter storm hitting our region overnight, the Pike County Fiscal… Bill David Barnett PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from… Sheila Wells PAINTSVILLE, Ky. -- A Johnson County woman is in jail on a felony assault charge, after… ABINGDON, Va. – Food City has pledged $800,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year. With… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Both of Pike County's public school systems are ending their mask mandates. Both… and staff at Pikeville High School went pink to show support for a staff member who has been battling health problems Floyd County Officials have launched the Know Now app to help keep people in the county informed.… A Pikeville man was arrested after he was accused of sexual abuse, rape, incest, and sodomy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJGbFKm4K-U… The defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case appeared in court again on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.… The Pike County Health Department frequently checks to ensure food is good to eat at Hillbilly Days.… The Hindman Settlement School has recently seen its budget cut by a third due to cost-cutting measures… The Pike County Fiscal Court approved land agreements for two companies to expand trail systems.… To help with the deaf and hard-of-hearing, first responders are being offered sign language classes.… Driving instructional permits can now be gotten by teenagers in Kentucky beginning at age 15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msbIuVhLErc… A Pikeville man appeared in court for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to raping and sodomizing two… United Helping Hands of Pikeville was hit hard by the straight-line winds that passed through Pike County in the early morning hours of Monday The town of Wise, VA is looking to create an incubator site to attract more food trucks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_q7ajfa6yc… A new app makes riding the off-road trial system in Knott County more accessible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuEPWHnMaDc… Stacy Collins, who admitted to kidnapping and murdering his 12-year-old daughter in August of 2022,… The Kentucky Humane Society has a mobile vet clinic that offers free and low-cost vetinary care around… The East Kentucky Science Center is hosting their 4th annual Autism & SPD event on April 24, 2025… Breaks Interstate Park is building a new tower to enable visitors to view elk and other wildlife.… Residents of Prestonsburg can get their unwanted items hauled away for free this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOhBk7jpyYc… Mountain Top News takes a closer look at the professional and personal life of news reporter Sheldon… A free preservation workshop was held at the iconic Dils cemetery in Pikeville. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2j1cDX3a2s… the City of Pikeville will begin testing its weather siren more regularly Utility Management Group stays hard at work over the weekend to keep the city clean https://youtu.be/HSyuq9Xqlkg?si=eRQPGqnBmq4-qBgL… The storm on March 31, 2025, caused damage to many places throughout the region. https://youtu.be/WXiqMiaT6F4?si=93N4IRPcehAS2K8L… The group gathered for a roundabout walk in the city to walk without promoting any kind of agenda… The hospital is already implementing new programs and technologies to better prioritize those they care… Local volunteers and some out-of-state help joined Pike County Relief Services to assist those who were… With the streets being filled with locals and tourists alike, the welcome center has all the essential… One senior and one eighth grader, both from Pikeville, were selected to play among the best students… A home buyout Q&A was held at the Lee Avenue Branch of the Pike County Library on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A singer-songwriter was inspired when he visited Pikeville 27 years ago. Now, that inspiration has manifested… Ralph Davis does not often appear in front of the camera, but he still plays an important role at Mountain… There will be a 2025 Green Dot Summit at the Mountain Arts Center on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWsNPtrg3ko… An Easter egg hunt is underway in Prestonsburg, and there are fun things to be had. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTj_jqdW1xs… We conclude our look into the Kentucky State Crime Lab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAqFxNgz4sM… PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Now that Pike County Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall is under federal indictment, his… the National Weather Service revised its estimates for river levels once again this time placing all cities in the region in at least minor flood status It is important to note that the estimates are for river flooding only which has been severe in many areas of Eastern Kentucky damaging many structures and sending first responders out to rescue countless people trapped by rising water Pikeville has now joined Paintsville as the only two communities currently projected to be in moderate flood status The WPS defines moderate flooding as “Some inundation of structures and roads near streams.” Pikeville has already reached minor flood and is expected to crest at 43.4 feet around 7 a.m. That places it 1.4 feet above moderate flood stage Paintsville is expected to crest at 40.5 feet at 7 p.m. That level which is 2.5 feet above moderate level but still 1.5 feet short of major flooding The rest of the region is currently projected to reach minor flood status with Prestonsburg the last city to make that list Prestonsburg is expected to crest at 40.4 feet around 1 p.m. Sunday — just five inches above minor flood level The river is expected to remain around that same level until around 7 p.m Kermit is now expected to flirt with moderate status reaching a crest of 44.6 feet around 1 a.m. just five inches shy of moderate flood status Williamson is expected to see river levels reach 40 feet at 1 p.m. Elkhorn City was initially projected to reach 21 feet which is the level where minor flooding begins The current model does not show it reaching that level The Russell Fork was at 19.65 feet at 8:30 p.m — Saturday’s rain has been somewhat heavier than had been expected 24 hours earlier leading the National Weather Service to increase its estimates for river levels over the next 48 hours the NWS’s Water Prediction Service now places Pikeville in the minor flood category and raises expected levels around the region no towns in the Big Sandy region are expected to receive major flooding Only one community in the Big Sandy Valley is currently expected to see water levels rise into the moderate category Paintsville is expected to see river levels rise to moderate flooding levels around 1 p.m. but still 2.5 feet short of major flooding Many communities around the region are expected to see river levels rise to the minor flooding level Pikeville is now expected to see river levels rise to 39.9 feet at 7 a.m. which is nearly five feet above minor flooding Elkhorn City is expected to see river levels reach 21 feet at 1 a.m. which is the level considered to be when minor flooding begins Williamson is expected to see river levels reach 31 feet at 7 p.m. which is four feet over minor flooding but one foot short of moderate flooding Kermit is expected to see river levels reach 41.5 feet at 7 p.m. which is 3.5 feet above minor flooding and 3.5 feet below moderate flooding which can expect water levels to begin dropping shortly after cresting the water levels are expected to remain at about the same level for 12 hours Prestonsburg is the only community in the region currently not expected to reach flood stage The river is expected to crest at 39.7 feet at 7 p.m. just 0.3 feet short of minor flooding stage Water levels are expected to reach the “action stage” in Prestonsburg which is the WPS’s lowest category and is defined as represents the level where the NWS or a customer/partner needs to take some type of mitigation action in preparation for possible significant hydrologic activity.” Copies of the full reports for each community follow: Destany Defenbaugh and Kenneth Downes SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- Two Louisville residents ended up spending… WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the coronavirus vaccination effort continues to ramp up across the country, officials… PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A Johnson County man was arrested by Prestonsburg Police, following a chase reaching… WILLIAMSON, W.Va. -- A Williamson home sustained heavy damage in a fire early this morning. Firefighters… Jessee Allen DeLoach and Natasha Ashley Miller DeLoach ABINGDON, Va. -- A federal grand jury has now… Phillip Jude PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Lawrence County man faces federal charges for allegedly distributing… Alexander Skeens and Michael Ousley PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- The Floyd County Sheriff's Office and Martin… Gregory Cornette PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County man faces a long list of charges, after allegedly… PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Deputies who went to a Floyd County home in search of a suspect didn't find him,… This story has been updated to include information from the Salvation Army A Missouri-based nonprofit is returning to Kentucky to provide meals to those impacted by recent floods The nonprofit previously visited Kentucky in both 2021 and 2022 and provided more than 200,000 meals to commonwealth residents between the two events Kentucky floods Pikeville, Kentucky, hit hard again by floods, leans on community amid tragedy The Salvation Army also deployed its incident management team to Hazard on Tuesday to assess conditions and provide aid with meals personal hygiene kits and other necessary services “Our teams are always ready to serve in times of disaster,” said Bo Sells emergency disaster services director for Kentucky and Tennessee for the Salvation Army “Many of these same communities were devastated by the .. Recent floods significantly impacted Pikeville with three of 14 confirmed deaths from the area Local homes and businesses were also damaged with large amounts of standing water lingering after the storm Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com — Due to unfavorable weather conditions forecast for this weekend the City of Pikeville has made the decision to postpone its highly anticipated fireworks display and first-ever drone show that was set to take place on Saturday The event was scheduled to celebrate two major milestones the 100th anniversary of Pikeville Medical Center and the 200th anniversary of Pikeville itself “While we were excited to bring this special celebration to our community and the forecast was not conducive to holding such a spectacular event,” the city said in a statement released Thursday The city says it is working with its partners to determine a new date for the event and will announce it once it is confirmed SIDNEY, Ky. -- A Pike County business caught a man trespassing on their property and believes it has… Cecil Norman Jr. PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- One man is dead and another man is in jail, following a hit-and-run… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Sports is more than an interest to Brittany DeShá Rowe. You could say it’s in her… UPDATE, 10 a.m. — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk has confirmed to Mountain Top News that one of the… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Speaking at the SOAR summit which got underway Wednesday at the Appalachian Wireless… PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Some residents of Cowpen Road in Pike County were left unable to get to their homes… ALLEN, Ky. -- A Floyd County woman has been charged with child abuse, after school staff noticed bruises… Marvin Wayne Akers LAKE, W.Va. -- A Logan County man facing federal charges of receiving, possessing… Tony Minor PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Knott County man has been sentenced to nearly 25 years in prison, after… — The city of Pikeville had planned a Christmas event featuring Krampus one night next month but canceled it after getting backlash from some in the community to criticized it as a “satanic” event Now the city is facing even more criticism for canceling it half-demonic monster from Central European folklore arising from the same or similar traditions as Santa Claus and Christmas trees and the two were said to travel from home to home on “Krampusnacht,” the night of Dec Nicholas would reward good children with presents while Krampus would punish bad children with beatings the myth evolved to Krampus eating children or taking them to hell The city had planned one evening with a visit from Krampus and “Lady Krampus,” who would pose for pictures with visitors to Winter Fest Those attending would then get a free “Fright Bite,” which was described as a “horrible Christmas treat.” The evening would be capped off with heavy metal Christmas songs at the ice skating rink But those plans were scrapped after some in the community criticized the event as “satanic.” we have decided not to move forward with the planned Krampus event,” the city said in a statement released to Mountain Top News “While we recognize that the origins and history of this mythical character vary across cultures and traditions we believe it is in the best interest of our community to forego the event at this time The City of Pikeville is committed to offering a diverse and engaging array of events throughout the year We will continue to explore opportunities to provide enriching and inclusive experiences for everyone “Thank you for your understanding and support as we remain dedicated to creating meaningful community experiences.” Those looking to celebrate Christmas with a few chills can still do so but they’ll have to drive a little farther to do it The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation Board is planning an event with Krampus the Grinch and a Christmas-themed “Ghostface” from the Scream movie franchise Gardner Webb and Amanda Artyamsoal SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- Two Indiana residents were arrested in Magoffin… Bill Daniel Combs PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County man facing federal child porn charges has been found… Casey Collins PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County man is now indicating he plans to enter a guilty plea… Clifford Slone, left, and Jammal Thomas HAROLD, Ky. -- Deputies making a traffic stop in Floyd County… SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- Officials at Magoffin County Schools report they have stopped a threat that was… Jose Contreras WHITESBURG, Ky. -- A Letcher County man is being held on sex abuse and other charges,… KIMPER, Ky. -- A Pike County man is facing a felony theft charge, after police say they found him with… Lori Fields PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Police called to investigate a shoplifting complaint over less than… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- More than $162 million is being paid to cities across Kentucky, as part of the federal… Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application     Anthony Dwayne Bevins age 47 to the late Gregory Keith Bevins and Edna Victoria "Vickie" Blackburn  He was a disabled mechanic/greaser on a strip job and a member of Brushy Baptist Church     Besides his father Anthony was preceded in death by his grandfather     Along with his mother Anthony is survived by his girlfriend Becky Fields one brother Jason Keith Bevins and a host of loving family and friends at Lucas and Son Funeral Home beginning at 6:00 PM  There will be a church service on Saturday at 7:00 PM with Julian Dotson and others officiating     Funeral services will be Sunday February 23 at 1:00 PM at Lucas and Son Funeral Home with Julian Dotson and others officiating Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors — As dawn broke in Eastern Kentucky on Sunday there was both good news and bad news about flooding The good news is the river has crested in Pikeville and has begun dropping The bad news is that the Tug Fork continues to exceed earlier projections placing both Williamson and Kermit at or approaching major flood status Williamson is currently in major flood stage and is now expected to reach near-record levels of flooding The river is now expected to crest at 49 feet this afternoon The record flood level for Williamson is 52.6 feet Kermit is currently still in minor flood stage but is expected to crest at 51 feet early Monday morning which is two feet higher than major flood stage The first bit of good news since the storm is that the Levisa Fork is now dropping in Pikeville Communities downriver from Pikeville are still waiting for the water to begin dropping Prestonsburg is expected to crest at 41 feet while Paintsville is expected to crest at 40.5 feet at 1 a.m. Ahmad Moore, Navaeh Twitty and Dean Blair SHELBIANA, Ky. -- One week after a high-speed chase involving… FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that the number of deaths related to flash flooding… Frederick Daniel Holt Jr. PAINTSVILLE, Ky. -- An Alabama man is in jail after Kentucky State Police… LOUISA, Ky. -- A Lawrence County man has been arrested after he was accused of trying to cut out a woman's… Major Aubrey Gregory Officer Robinson Desroches LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Officials have identified the… U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine [xyz-ihs snippet="In-Article-Google-Ad"]… PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Department of Highways is asking motorists to stay off the roads this morning,… Terry Rogers, Tammy Delong and Benjamin Tackett TOLER CREEK, Ky. -- The final member of a group of… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Cadet Class 101 has graduated the Kentucky State Police Academy on Friday, sending… MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- TheChurches of Christ Disaster Response Team about two-and-a-half hours southeast of Lexington The team has been stationed in the commonwealth for weeks helping flood victims rebuild their homes and lives Dayton 24/7 Now's Gwyneth Falloon spoke with one volunteer about why he continues to give back time after time PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Disaster team aids Kentucky flood recovery, seeks community support “He had six feet of water," said Steve Johnson Video from Johnson showed the devastation left behind from last month's deadly floods in Kentucky “You’re looking around at a house [where] everything inside has been turned upside-down," he shared "You had four feet of water in it; you’ve lost photo albums and it’s just this feeling of hopelessness.” spent five days with the Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team helping to restore hope to those who needed it most “Pretty much everything below that waterline is ruined," he said “You're pulling out refrigerators and freezers and dishwashers and washers and dryers.” you guys don’t know how much we appreciate this We were just feeling kind of hopeless and we didn’t know where we were going to go next,'" he recalled “You also walk away with just a feeling of joy that you could help them a little bit.” — Two people were arrested for drug trafficking after Pikeville Police received a tip that a man was bringing a large amount of fentanyl and heroin to the area The tip included a description of the man and his car so police were able to locate him and pull him over on Ratliff’s Creek Road around 8:30 p.m Pikeville Police got some help when Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy Allen May brought K-9 Bear to the scene to conduct a sniff around the car The dog alerted on the rear passenger-side floor where police found a plastic bag containing a large amount of a brown powder as well as a dog food bag in the back seat which contained a large bag of white powder The occupants of the car — Donte Hendricks of Pikeville — were both arrested on a charge of first-degree fentanyl trafficking Hendricks was also charged with importing fentanyl James Sisco and Michael Meek PAINTSVILLE, Ky. -- Two people are in jail following a chase Tuesday… PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- The University of Pikeville is currently on the highest level of its COVID-19 response… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky saw yet another record week for coronavirus cases, with more than 20,000… Davonia Bradford PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County woman's legal troubles continued to mount, after… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky's coronavirus vaccine effort continues to grow, with the addition of dozens… Joseph Dewayne Hopkins ROBINSON CREEK, Ky. -- A Pike County man pulled over for a suspected DUI while… DRIFT, Ky. -- A Floyd County man was killed last week in a single-vehicle crash. Police say Willis… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- In 2017, the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the transfer of Southern… The Associated Press, Fox News, the Washington Post, ABC News and NBC News are all declaring that former… (WYMT) - A Thursday morning crash on US 23 in Pikeville killed one woman and sent two people to the hospital Investigators with the Pikeville Police Department say the preliminary findings indicate that a driver of a blue car ran a red light and was struck by two other vehicles “There was a work truck was turning left onto Kelsey Friend Boulevard causing it to go into the US 23 northbound lanes which was then struck in the side by a Jeep,” Pikeville PD Lt was pronounced dead on the scene and two other people were taken to the hospital “We’re keeping up to date on the other two injured parties and hoping for a speedy recovery for them,” said Branham He said the exact cause of the crash is still under investigation the weather could have played a factor in the incident Branham said he hopes folks will take extra caution as the seasons continue to change driving the speed limit or even a little over and we haven’t had to deal with wet roadways “You need to give yourself more space in between vehicles Already have an account? Log in here The Dunlap Fire Department wrote in a Facebook post that although there were no injuries Digital Producer/Weekend Assignment Editor The Dunlap Fire Department helped respond to a structure fire around noon on Thursday Others were called to join the fight on College Station Mountain Road including the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department and the Bledsoe County Sheriff's Department Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Take a road trip to the mountains of eastern Kentucky and get in the holiday spirit in Pikeville joins Jennifer Palumbo to talk about the annual Winterfest celebration The ice-skating rink in Pikeville City Park is open from November 30th through December 31st (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Enjoy skating while being surrounded by Christmas carolers storybook characters in downtown Pikeville As part of our Holiday Giveaway, you have a chance to win a Pikeville basket worth $200 that includes a Nutcracker pillow, Swig tumbler, tea towel, jams, hot sauce, Pikeville Zoo coloring book and jewelry. It is part of our prize package worth more than $5,000. Enter to win at LEX18 Holiday Giveaway 2024 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page — A Pike County man arrested two weeks ago on child porn charges is now facing more serious charges after his case was bumped up to federal court He was released from jail the following day after federal prosecutors picked up the case An affidavit filed in the case outlines how Maynard came to authorities’ attention It describes a child giving Maynard’s cell phone to a woman and telling her it contained child porn as well as Maynard’s computer and iPad turned up seven videos and 133 pictures of child porn They also contained 11 other images which the investigator said were likely AI-generated The review also discovered Snapchat conversations in which he shared pictures with them and described sexually abusing at least one child Maynard is now charged with single counts of producing and possessing child porn but a grand jury will determine the exact charges he will ultimately face He is currently being held without bond in the Pike County Detention Center PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Dr. Ronald Gene McCoy, a retired optometrist from Pikeville, died on Monday at the… A new study ranks the 50 states by how prepared they are to handle a zombie apocalypse, and Kentucky… HAZARD, Ky. -- Authorities say there there have been no plane crashes in Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday,… Lonnie Maynard LOUISA, Ky. -- A Lawrence County man was arrested after he admitted hitting a woman… Aaron Grant LOGAN, W.Va. -- Police in Logan County have arrested a teacher accused of sending inappropriate… Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler ABINGDON, Va. -- A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty… FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The upgrade and extension of the Mountain Parkway is entering the home stretch, as… Dwight Gibson WHITESBURG, Ky. -- The Kentucky Court of Appeals has overturned the sentence for a Letcher… nonprofits and residents affected by the recent storms The BRC’s hours of operation is listed below “SBA’s Business Recovery Centers have consistently proven their value to business owners following a disaster,” said Chris Stallings associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA “Business owners can visit these centers to meet face-to-face with specialists who will guide them through the disaster loan application process and connect them with resources to support their recovery.” small agricultural cooperatives and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations with financial losses directly related to the disaster The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage and other bills not paid due to the disaster.  Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence Applicants may also be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages Eligible mitigation improvements include strengthening structures to protect against high wind damage and installing a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage Interest rates are as low as 4% for businesses until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is April 25 The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov ABINGDON, Va. – Food City was recently recognized with the Gold MyPlate Champion achievement for the… [xyz-ihs snippet="In-Article-Google-Ad"] ATV or Off-Road Vehicle Dealer Extreme Powersports Gold… Nursing graduates PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville College of Nursing and Human Services… [xyz-ihs snippet="In-Article-Google-Ad"] Boutique Rustic Oak Boutique Gold Boutique The Boutique… Pikeville is looking to attract hotels and restaurants with a new incentive ordinance. 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Photo by Hillary… Brandon Kirk has been named executive director of the Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum PIKEVILLE,… [xyz-ihs snippet="In-Article-Google-Ad"] Actor / Actress Shawn Weston Thacker Gold Actor /… (WDEF) —  Two juveniles have been charged after allegedly breaking into a local church officers with the Pikeville Police Department (PPD) were dispatched to 7 Methodist Street on reports of a vandalism in progress Officer Matthew Brock contacted a witness who had observed the vandalism The witness told officer Brock they had observed two juvenile males exiting the United Methodist Church after vandalizing the inside Investigators found extensive destruction inside the church including green paint thrown on floors and walls The suspects also left water running in the basement one of the juveniles was found with a church-owned iPad Both suspects have been charged with Burglary They were released to their parents and are set to appear in court on April 11 at 1 p.m