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UPIKE receives $5 million AMLER grant for sports complex
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will begin phase 1 construction of the university’s Bear Mountain Sports Complex thanks to a $5 million Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant awarded during the annual SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) Summit last week in Pikeville. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers…
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UPIKE receives $2 million ARC grant to launch preventive health clinic
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has received a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to advance its mission of serving the region. The funding is part of the ARC’s $68.2 million POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, which supports economic diversification and revitalization efforts in Appalachian…
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UPIKE breaks ground on Tanner College of Dental Medicine
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) broke ground Friday on the Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), marking a major step in expanding dental care access across the region. Governor Andy Beshear, UPIKE President Burton J. Webb, Ph.D., and other state and local leaders attended the ceremony. The new college will focus on educating…
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KYCOM Class of 2028 receives ‘white coat of compassion’
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville Kentucky-College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) formally welcomed members of the Class of 2028 during a traditional White Coat Ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. White coat ceremonies are rites of passage for beginning medical students, welcoming them to the profession and reinforcing the value…
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KSP Post 9 experiencing phone service disruptions, announces alternate numbers
PIKEVILLE — Kentucky State Police Post 9 is experiencing issues with both its emergency and non-emergency phone lines due to weather conditions. During this time, the public is asked to use the following alternative numbers for assistance: 502-682-5754 502-682-5755 502-682-5756 502-682-5757 “We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve…
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Kentucky State Police honors troopers and officers, seven from Pikeville Post 9
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Kentucky State Police (KSP) troopers might not wear capes, but this weekend 55 of them were honored like the heroes they are. At the Sworn Awards ceremony, KSP celebrated the officers who have made it their mission to protect Kentucky’s 120 counties, including seven from Pikeville Post 9. KSP has…
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Salyersville man convicted on federal drug charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — A federal jury in Pikeville convicted a Salyersville man Aug. 28 of possessing with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl following a two-day trial. Daniel Jackson, 57, was found guilty after evidence presented at trial revealed that on Feb. 7 law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop…
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Colors of Courage 5K set for Sept. 7
PIKEVILLE — Pikeville Medical Center will host its annual Colors of Courage 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. The race will start and end at the PMC Business Complex on Main Street. Participants can register at pikevillehospital.org/colorsofcourage. The early registration fee is $30. Day-of registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and is $35.…
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Floyd County man sentenced to 50 years for child pornography
PIKEVILLE — A Harold man got a 50-year federal prison sentence for producing and distributing child pornography. Christopher Hall, 26, was sentenced Aug. 14 in Pikeville by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves. Hall admitted in a plea agreement that he recorded himself sexually abusing a minor May 29, 2022. He then distributed the video…
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Steve Parks Obituary
Steve Parks 1964—2024 Steve Parks, 60, of Cabin Knoll Fork, Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Born March 30, 1964, in Grundy, Virginia, he was the son of Charles L. and Edna Anderson Parks. He is preceded…
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