PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to support the expansion and modernization of its clinical simulation lab. ARC uses congressionally appropriated funds to invest in Appalachia’s economic and community development through grants. The ARC grant program provides financial assistance to create jobs, develop the workforce and provide health care and education services throughout the region. KYCOM’s simulation program prepares future physicians for clinical rotations, residency programs and careers across a variety of specialties in a safe, controlled learning environment. Through realistic, immersive and evidence-based […]

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Here is our weekly 15th Region softball standings. Let us know if you agree or if we should shake things up!  Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates.  As of April 13, 2026: 

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Here is our weekly 15th Region softball standings. Let us know if you agree or if we should shake things up!  Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates.  As of April 13, 2026: 

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Prestonsburg student, eight-year-old Blakelynn Crider, competed this past weekend in dance competitions in Orlando, bringing home a national award and other honors. The Prestonsburg Elementary third-grader represented Dance Etc. in the Stage 8 Dance Nationals in the jazz solo division. When all was said and done, she emerged the national champion. But that wasn’t the only accomplishment; this one also came with a major honor. Crider was named Mini-Rising Talent Performer of the Year. Mountain Top Sports wants to congratulate Crider and all the rest who competed and represented the region with such success!

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ROBINSON CREEK, Ky. — A Pike County man has been arrested after police say he was caught in the act trying to steal a refrigerator from a home. Kentucky State Police was called Sunday afternoon to Collins Highway over a report of a burglary in progress. The property owner told police he saw a man and child entering the house on his security camera, so he went to the location and blocked the driveway to keep them from leaving. When police spoke to the suspect, identified as Marion Rogers, 52, of Pikeville, he said he and the child were just […]

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