Pikeville (10-2) vs, Newport Central Catholic (11-2) Date: Nov. 25 Site: Hillard Howard Field Kickoff: 7 pm Radio: WDHR 93.1 FM/Mountain Top Media App Livestream: Mountain Top TV App Coaches: Chris McNamee (Pikeville); Stephen Lickert (Newport Central Catholic) Players to Watch: RB Blake Birchfield, WB Tayvian Boykins (Pikeville); RB Luke Runyon, RB Demetrick (Newport Central Catholic) Road to the state semifinals Pikeville […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — For the first Christmas season following the catastrophic flooding across Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear have announced a toy drive to benefit families that were impacted by the disaster. “I want to make sure these kids know that even if Christmas looks a little different this year, Santa will still be coming to visit them,” the First Lady said. “So just like last year in Western Kentucky, I am announcing a toy drive where people from around our commonwealth – and country – can donate gifts.” Gifts can be mailed to Jenny […]

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The University of Pikeville bears held off a furious second half rally from Shawnee State University to escape with a 73-70 win at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on Tuesday night. UPIKE improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Mid-South conference play. Teddy Parham Jr. Led the Bears with a game-high 22 points while Devin Collins […]

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LOUISA, Ky. — A Lawrence County man has been arrested after being charged with distributing child pornography. Saul Carcamo, 45, of Louisa, came under investigation after Kentucky State Police’s Electronic Crime Branch discovered him allegedly uploading child porn online. He is now charged with one count of distributing child porn. He is being held in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Paintsville.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. has died. Brown served as Kentucky’s 55th governor, from 1979 to 1983. His death was announced Tuesday by current Gov. Andy Beshear. “I am sad to share that former Governor John Y. Brown Jr. passed away yesterday,” Gov. Beshear said. “Gov. Brown was a remarkable leader who was committed to serving the people of Kentucky. He made our commonwealth a better place. Britainy and I are praying for his family and loved ones.” Gov. Beshear also ordered flags at all state office buildings to be flown at half-staff until his […]

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