FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Specialty Courts announced Tuesday that Pike County Drug Court has achieved certification for its use of best practices that create optimal conditions for participant success. “The Pike Circuit Drug Court has been in operation for 20 years with a dedicated staff and team,” said Chief Regional Circuit Judge Eddy Coleman, who presides in Pike County and volunteers to be a Drug Court judge. “Being certified means that our process is consistent with the best practices, something we have always strived towards.” Pike County Drug Court, which handles felony criminal offenses, was evaluated in 2025 and certified […]

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WHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a missing Wheelwright teen. Cody Oliver Tackett, 17, was last seen around 3:30 in the morning on Feb. 19. He was wearing an orange camouflage hoodie, hat and boots. The sheriff’s office says Tackett left home on his own, as there is security video of him leaving. The department has received numerous tips and has followed up with other police agencies both in and out of Kentucky, but so far has not located him. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or your local […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Power customers will be getting a small amount of relief on their power bills, after the Public Service Commission agreed to allow the utility to spread out some of the cost of a winter storm. Beginning in the last week of January, Eastern Kentucky experienced two weeks of below-freezing temperatures, pushing up the demand for power and causing the cost of electricity to soar. To account for the fluctuating energy markets, a fuel adjustment charge is added to customer bills. As a result of the prolonged cold snap, that charge for January, which would appear on […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Pikeville Medical Center President and CEO Donovan Blackburn and executive leadership recently recognized the City of Pikeville’s leadership for their strong stewardship, years of service and continued commitment to advancing high-quality healthcare in Eastern Kentucky. During a special presentation, Mayor Jimmy Carter was honored for his dedicated service and unwavering commitment to strengthening the partnership between the City of Pikeville and Pikeville Medical Center. He was presented with a token of appreciation inscribed: “In appreciation of outstanding service, commitment and support of Pikeville Medical Center, and for dedication to the health and well-being of the citizens he […]

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Several residents impacted by the flood were eligible to have their property purchased.

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