(PIKEVILLE, KY) What’s going on in Pikeville? Here’s a roundup of the top stories in the area today.
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LATEST NEWS
Delong gone! Lady Golden Eagles win region title
LICK CREEK — Randi Delong. Because Randi Delong hits long fly balls. Monday night, amidst the thick cover of fog and bad field conditions, Randi Delong sent out a two run homer early in the game to set the tone for Johnson Central in the 15th Region championship. But she... Read more
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15th Region softball round-up
LICK CREEK — Johnson Central, Shelby Valley, Lawrence County and Pikeville all punched their tickets to the 15th Region semifinals Saturday. The four moved on with first round wins. Johnson Central 11,. Floyd Central 1. (Six innings) Johnson Central kicked off the first game of the 15th Region Tournament in... Read more
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Hammy the Police Pig brings squeals and smiles to Pikeville kids
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Pikeville Police Department introduced its newest fundraiser this week, taking a page from the Kentucky State Police. Hammy the Police Pig, the brainchild of PPD Captain Russell Blankenship, was influenced by Hunter Keegan Mitchell, a child he encountered who was sick but traveled everywhere with his KSP Trooper Teddy before he died at the age of 13. Read more
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‘There’s a lot of good things brewing’: Kentucky Bars and restaurants to unmask at full capacity
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Bars and restaurants around the area are preparing to open at full capacity, without the need for masks, for the first time since March 2020. On Friday, June 11, capacity restrictions and mask mandates will lift statewide for all businesses and venues. “There’s a lot of... Read more