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Corps of Engineers to hold public meeting on hydrilla treatment

Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg

Corps of Engineers to hold public meeting on hydrilla treatment

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public meeting at 5 p.m. July 10 to discuss plans for hydrilla treatment at Dewey Lake.Read Article

Speak for the land that speaks to you

Hunting · Prestonsburg

Speak for the land that speaks to you

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You’ve probably seen a sign, like the one in the photo with this column, at some point in your travels. Whether you’re a hunter, fishermen or simply a spectator, the Read Article

Democrat who says he stands for ‘underdogs’ will be one in quest to unseat Hal Rogers • Kentucky Lantern

Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg

Democrat who says he stands for ‘underdogs’ will be one in quest to unseat Hal Rogers • Kentucky Lantern

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Attorney Ned Pillersdorf, left, is pictured with his wife, former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Janet Stumbo, and their dogs. (Courtesy of Ned Pillersdorf)Prestonsburg attorney Ned Pillersdorf is hoping to unseat longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers next year. Pillersdorf was scheduled to formally announce his candidacy at the Rosenberg Square in the Floyd County seat Friday afternoon, but he spoke with the Kentucky Lantern earlier this we…Read Article

Obituaries: Allen; McKinney; Nickel

Open the article to view the coverage from Cap City NewsPrestonsburg · Prestonsburg See the Story

First off-road trail ride coming to German Bridge

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Floyd County Tourism is gearing up for their first-ever German Bridge Trail Head Offroad Trail Ride on July 25 and 26.Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg Read Article

Ray Tackett | People's Defender

Ray Tackett passed away July 3, 2025 at the Hospice center in ACRMC at age 82 years old. He was born February 26, 1943 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Addie (Blanton) Tackett and 10 siblings. Survivors include ex-wife Connie (Tackett) Sterling. They had four sons, Rick (Gail) Tackett from Michigan, Randy (Betty) Tackett from West Union, Ohio… SourceFloyd County, Kentucky · Floyd County Read Article

Prater advances to regional-level transportation cabinet ‘roadeo’

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Jake Prater, Floyd County resident and road foreman for the Transportation Cabinet (District 12), recently placed in multiple categories at the cabinet's state “roadeo,” a skills competition which tests crewsFloyd County, Kentucky · Floyd County Read Article

Mayor, Alley Fest organizer sign contract to move event to Archer Park

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Prestonsburg Mayor Rick Hughes and Alley Fest organizer Jordan Pelfrey made it official June 30, officially signing a contract to move the annual music festival to Archer Park.Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg See the Story

Never forgotten: Fallen officers and K9 Drago honored

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Numerous first responders (Kentucky State Police, Prestonsburg Police Department, sheriff’s office representatives, EMS and others) gathered at the municipal parking lot in Prestonsburg June 30 to honor the fallen officersPrestonsburg · Prestonsburg Read Article

COMESA-EAC to remove trade barriers in horticulture trade

Regional leaders have committed to expediting the removal of trade barriers that hinder smooth business operations between countries across Eastern and Southern Africa. This decision emerged during the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa-East African Community (COMESA-EAC) Horticulture…Eastern · Eastern Read Article

Floyd County Prison inmates restore classic tractors

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As part of an education program designed to reduce recidivism among inmates of the Floyd County Prison, several inmates have been rehabilitating old tractors that are then put to work in other county-affiliated operations.Floyd County, Kentucky · Floyd County See the Story

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