Editor’s note: Mountain Top News invites all candidates in our coverage area to submit press releases announcing their entry into the 2026 election. Submissions can be up to one typewritten page, along with a photo that contains no text. These announcements will be posted for free on our website. Please submit your announcements to [email protected]. PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Tanner Hesterberg, an attorney and former TV news anchor, announced Wednesday he is running for state representative in Kentucky’s 95th District, which includes Floyd County and part of Pike County. He released the following statement: To my friends in Floyd and Pike […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Pikeville High School helped make studying for semester-ending tests fun Tuesday, with Panthers PJ’s and Prep Night. The event not only gave students time to cram for exams, but also provide breakfast foods, gift bags and prizes. “We had more than 260 students attend this evening and we cannot thank our faculty and staff across the district enough for being available to serve our students,” the school said on its Facebook page. “They go above and beyond in countless ways to provide our students the best opportunities available to support their success! A special shoutout to Jaded […]

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Head Coach Nathan Martin made an immediate statement Tuesday night, guiding Betsy Layne to a 54-51 win over Pike Central at the Hawks Nest. The victory marked Martin’s first game as head coach of the Bobcats, who entered the night riding a three-game losing streak. Betsy Layne responded with a strong all-around effort and came away with a road win against a Pike Central team that had been playing well early in the season. The Bobcats were led offensively by two players in double figures. Junior Brayden Hall finished with a team-high 17 points, shooting 54.5 percent from the field, […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man is facing criminal charges after he remained in an apartment after the resident went to rehab, while also using the man’s car and debit cards. Pikeville Police were contacted Tuesday by the housing manager of Ridge Cliff Apartments after she noticed a man staying in an apartment, even though she hadn’t seen the resident in over a week. When she went to question the man, he refused to give his name or say where the apartment’s resident was. When police went to talk to him, he identified himself as David Bauer, 60, of […]

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The Paintsville Lady Tigers picked up a convincing 58-35 win over Russell at home Tuesday night. Paintsville had two players finish in double figures, led by dual-sport standout Kylie Kinner. Kinner put together a big night, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. She was efficient from the floor, shooting 71.4 percent, knocked down 50 percent of her shots from beyond the arc, and went 9-for-13 at the free-throw line. On the season, Kinner continues to lead the Lady Tigers in both scoring and rebounding with 157 points and 43 rebounds. She is averaging 26.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per […]

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