PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Two community meetings to discuss flood relief preparation and planning that were cancelled following last week’s winter storm have been rescheduled. These meetings are intended give residents a chance to share their experiences, ideas and local knowledge to assist in planning for future flooding and emergencies in Floyd County. Information gathered during the meetings will be used to identify safe places to go during emergencies, medical support, food and water resources, transporation access, shelter options and communications access. Three meetings were originally scheduled. The first took place in Prestonsburg prior to the winter storm. The remaining meetings […]

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The Silver Spoon restaurant in Paintsville is gearing up to offer live music during the weekend.

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City to study visitor patterns to aid plans for economic development and transportation.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Two Eastern Kentucky lawmakers have filed legislation they say would lower electric bills for customers while making the region’s power supply more reliable. House Bill 535, called the “Eastern Kentucky Energy Savings Act,” was filed by state Reps. Patrick Flannery, of Olive Hill, and Derek Lewis, of London. The proposal focuses on reducing rate increases for consumers and encouraging power generation that can be turned on when it is needed most, such as during extreme weather or peak demand. “Kentuckians across our region have seen skyrocketing electric costs,” Flannery said. “To many families, the effects of higher […]

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The Ghost Hunter Guys will be conducting a paranormal investigation at the Sipp Theater next weekend.

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