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<p>Berea farmer Mike Lewis said Floyd County is doing a good job of promoting local agriculture, which he says could transform the community.</p>
Small farming could pay big dividends, experts say
PRESTONSBURG — Small-scale farming could lead to big payoffs for Floyd County, and not just by putting a few extra dollars in the pockets of local farmers. That was the message sounded during the “Farm to Fork” community forum on the subject last week at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Speakers at the forum included Floyd County Health Department Director Thursa Sloan, local farmer Todd Howard, Grow Appalachia Director Kathy Cu...
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Betty Hicks home is getting some major upgrades from Hand in Hand ministries.
Hand in Hand rebuilds home with heart
PRESTONSBURG — A local mission group is transforming one Prestonsburg woman’s house in a big way this week, with help from a Louisville church. Prestonsburg native Betty Hicks said she approached Hand in Hand Ministries after hearing about the organization from a friend. She filled out the application, and with in a few short weeks, her home was scheduled for a major upgrade. Hicks’ story is not an uncommon one in Eastern Kentucky — a sin...
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KACo to release activity booklet aimed at educating youth about county government
PRESTONSBURG – Educating youth about the importance and functionality of county government is a goal of the K.E.Y. program and activity guide to be released at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Prestonsburg Elementary School. Third- and fourth-grade students have been invited to join Floyd County officials at this presentation of the “Kentucky Association of Counties County Government Booklet: An activity guide for kids.” The booklet is the f...
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<p>HOME helped Kenny Fleming retrain for a career in telecommunications, after he was laid off from the coal mines.</p>
HOME helps laidoff miner find work in telecommunications
Some people move away from Eastern Kentucky to find work. Others make the best of the job situation where they are. “I always said I was a victim of geography, meaning I was taking advantage of what we had in the area, and coal has always sustained a lot of people here,” said Pike Countian Kenny Fleming. Coal sustained Kenny for more than three decades. There had been some hard times before, but in 2011 and 2012, things took a turn for th...
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Heroin case goes to grand jury
PRESTONSBURG — The case against an alleged heroin dealer was sent to a grand jury Tuesday, following a preliminary hearing in Floyd County District Court. The charges against James Edward DeRossett, 50, of Allen, will be sent to a grand jury following testimony Tuesday given by Kentucky State Police Sgt. Ronald Peppi. During the hearing, Peppi testified that on April 1, KSP had received an anonymous tip that DeRossett would be bringing dr...
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Times unleashing the power of mobile for advertisers, customers
The Floyd County Times is opening new doors to its advertisers, their current customers and a whole world of new ones, all with the stroke of a fingertip. And it’s being done through MyOwn Apps, a new high-tech advertising venue that offers advertisers a way to reach on-the-go consumers looking for information fast and in the palm of their hand. “It’s an affordable avenue that advertisers can utilize to get their word out,” said Times Pub...
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Murder defendant’s bond cut in half
PRESTONSBURG — The bond for a man accused of murder remains substantial, following a bond hearing in Floyd District Court Tuesday. Ronald Wright’s attorney, Jerry Patton, asked the court during Tuesday’s bond hearing to reduce Wright’s bond from $1 million to a more manageable amount that the accused might have some ability to post. Patton cited Wright’s status as being financially indigent, having limited criminal history, and cooperation ...
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The forest fire which covered over 30 acres last weekend, appeared to have rekindled Tuesday afternoon.
Prestonsburg hillside blaze claims 30 acres
PRESTONSBURG — A few local residents were keeping an eye on the hillsides this past weekend, after a forest fire erupted in Prestonsburg. According to officials with the Prestonsburg Fire Department, forestry officials were on scene Saturday afternoon after a fire spread into the nearby hills. While forestry officials tried to contain the blaze, Prestonsburg Fire Department set up in different points throughout the city where homes were b...
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Police recover stolen vehicles, parts
MARTIN — A report of a stolen coal truck led not only to the recovery of the truck, but the discovery of several other vehicles and parts. Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers received a tip Saturday reporting the possible location of the stolen truck. When officers responded to the location, along Route 1210 at Caney Fork, they found a red 1996 Mack coal truck which had been reported stolen earlier. But that was ...
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<p>photo by Ralph B. Davis</p><p>Keith Napier, Big Sandy Task Force manager with Operation UNITE, told members of Communities Against Drug Addiction that drugs like heroin are starting to become a bigger problem, during the group&#8217;s monthly meeting Tuesday at Pit Stop BBQ.</p>
With painkillers more scarce, heroin begins to thrive
PRESTONSBURG — As restrictions on prescription painkillers become tighter in the wake of new legislation, officials battling substance abuse in Eastern Kentucky say some addicts are turning to more illicit markets to get their fix. Heroin is growing in popularity across Appalachia, according to law enforcement officers and substance abuse counselors, who say they are seeing a surge in “black tar” heroin from Mexico. Mike Vance, a partner ...
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Lesley Gray (right) pictured with a running partner following a marathon in Louisville last September.
Gray completes marathon minutes before explosions
BOSTON — A Floyd County native who completed her first Boston Marathon only minutes before Monday’s explosions says she will not let acts of terrorism keep her from future races. “If I qualify again, I’ll be back; and I’ll bring all of my running partners with me,” was Prestonsburg native Lesley Gray’s response to her first Boston Marathon being marred by tragedy Monday afternoon. Gray says at first, she wasn’t so certain whether or not s...
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For the Record
MARRIAGE LICENSES April Day Collins of East Point to Tony Ray Honeycutt of Ivel. Evetta Emmaline Smallwood of Wheelwright to Stephen Baldridge of Blountville, Ind. Christy Lynn Workman to Darrell Ross Wilhite, both of Huddy. Mattie Rochella Craft to David Bruce Hackworth, both of Prestonsburg. CHARGES FILED Joseph M. Barruzza, 47, Prestonsburg – making illegal copies of recordings. Elizabeth A. Brewer-Barruzza, 43, Prestonsbur...
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Autism 5k
Highlands 5K raises funds for autism center
PAINTSVILLE — The Highlands Foundation kicked off Autism Awareness Month by hosting its fourth annual Autism Jigsaw 5K on Saturday, April 6, beginning at the Highlands Medical Office Building in Paintsville. Approximately 275 people registered for the event. Between registrations and donations, the race yielded roughly $17,000 in funds for the Highlands Center for Autism. The event began with a Kids’ Fun Run. This year’s first- and second...
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Science Center offers slate of events for Astronomy Day
PRESTONSBURG — The East Kentucky Science Center will be rocketing into space next Saturday, April 20, as the center celebrates National Astronomy Day. That day, the East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium will be open from noon to 4 p.m., with planetarium shows, hands-on activities, NASA handouts, and solar observing if the sky is clear. This year’s activities are sponsored in part by NASA, and participants will have a chance to win ...
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Tourism renews support for reenactment, rescue squad
PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg Tourism renewed its commitment to the Friends of Middle Creek and the Floyd County Rescue Squad during a board meeting this week. During the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday of the Prestonsburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, board members voted unanimously to continued supporting the Friends of Middle Creek. The group was awarded $3,000, down $1,000 from last year, but the board said that money would be shift...
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