Kentucky Elk Hunt Drawing winners announced May 10

Kentucky Elk & Outdoor Fest provides venue for live announcement FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 6, 2025) —The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live unveiling of the […]
New Business Opens in Paintsville

A new business in Paintsville celebrated it’s grand opening on Monday. Flat Ribbon Electronic Repair and Sales opened in the Rock City Plaza on Broadway. Co-Owner John Fox says “we […]
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Lawrence County
Two men were arrested on drug charges last week in Lawrence County. During a search, law enforcement officers discovered approximately four ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana, numerous prescription pills, drug trafficking […]
Paving Begins Tuesday on KY 40 in Johnson County

Contract crews with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 continued work today on the KY 40 project in Johnson County, milling and removing a section of asphalt near the […]
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources provides update on CWD testing efforts for 2024-2025 deer season

No new cases of CWD found in wild deer FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2025) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has completed its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance […]
KY- 321 to be closed for rockcliff project

Following a recent rockfall in April, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has been actively monitoring a slope along KY 321 in Johnson County. Out of an abundance of caution, KYTC has determined […]
FEMA: Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is permanently closing at 7 p.m. April 30. The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is located at: KCTCS Mayo Campus, Auditorium Building C, 508 Third […]
Kentucky Blood Center to Host Blood Drive at Paintsville ARH

The Kentucky Blood Center Blood-mobile will be at the Paintsville ARH on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 10 AM until 3 PM. Kentucky donors save Kentucky lives, but Kentucky Blood […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Floyd County

The below is a release from Kentucky State Police: AUXIER, KY. (April 25, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:57 p.m., […]
Cox Auto Parts to Discontinue Automotive Sales

See below for a letter from The Cox Family regarding the future of Cox Auto Parts in Paintsville: Dear Family, Friends, and Valued Customers, After 112 incredible years of service […]