PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A dispatcher for the Prestonsburg/Floyd County Emergency Communications Center has been suspended without pay, following her arrest on shoplifting charges. Rebecca Fletcher, 43, of Paintsville, was arrested at her home on Friday. She is charged with shoplifting in both Johnson and Floyd counties. Paintsville Police received a tip that Fletcher had alleged stolen or attempted to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Paintsville Walmart. After further investigation, they concluded that she had also allegedly stolen more than $250 worth of merchandise from Prestonsburg Walmart. in addition to her arrest and suspension, Fletcher has also had […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Pikeville Medical Center released the following statement regarding its plans to help flood victims: Eastern Kentucky is once again grappling with an overwhelming crisis as catastrophic flooding has ravaged the region. Thousands of families have been displaced, homes have been destroyed and critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been washed out, leaving many isolated and in dire need of help. The road to recovery will be long and rigorous, but the strength and determination of our people continue to shine brightly. The Appalachian spirit of compassion and community remains unwavering in this unprecedented adversity. Acts of […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who was elected to the Senate in 1984 and rose to be his party’s leader in that chamber until stepping down from leadership prior to the current Congress, used the occasion of his 83rd birthday to announce he will not seek another term. McConnell made the announcement in a speech from the floor of the Senate Thursday morning. “Seven times, my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate,” McConnell said. “Every day in between I’ve been humbled by the trust they’ve placed in me to do their business here. Representing our commonwealth […]

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WELCH, W.Va. — A 2-year-old boy is the third flooding-related death reported in West Virginia. Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed the news, WOWK reported on Wednesday. The child’s guardians, Donald and Debby Griffin, both 69, of Welch, were the other two deaths reported in the state. The family was driving through high water when their truck was washed away into the Tug Fork, WOWK reported. Two girls were also in the truck but they escaped and were rescued. Kentucky has reported 14 deaths due to flooding, including three men from Pike County and one man from Floyd County.

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the Back to Business Grant Program, part of its Resilience Fund, to assist businesses recovering from the February 2025 floods. With a total of $25,000 available, the program will provide grants ranging from $500 to $1,500, prioritizing Chamber members in counties served by the Chamber. “Our communities have faced tremendous challenges the past few years, and this fund is designed to provide immediate financial relief to help businesses get back on their feet,” said Jordan Gibson, president and CEO of the Chamber. “We want to ensure […]

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