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Floyd Schools launches summer feeding program

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Floyd Schools launches summer feeding program

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With school out for the summer, Floyd County Schools Director of Nutrition Brian Handshoe, said he and his staff are busier than ever as the summer feeding program is currently underway.Read Article

Community gathers for 3-year anniversary of tragic ambush shooting

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Community gathers for 3-year anniversary of tragic ambush shooting

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PRESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) -- Three years ago, Officer Jacob Chaffins, Captain Ralph Frasure, Deputy William Petry, and K-9 Officer Drago were killed in an ambush attack in Floyd County. The four officers were shot in the line of duty while trying to serve an emergency order of protection in Allen, Kentucky on June 30th, 2022. The tragedy left a scar on this community. In preparation of the three-year anniversary to honor the officers, last week a …Read Article

Couple facing child endangerment, other charges

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Couple facing child endangerment, other charges

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A Floyd couple are facing charges including child endangerment following a recent traffic stop.See the Story

AlleyFest will have a new venue in August - Mountain Top Media

Alley Fest will be changing locations to Archer Park in Prestonsburg.Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg Read Article

FCSO: Traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrest

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A Lexington man was arrested recently after Floyd County Sheriff's deputies said a traffic stop led them to find evidence of methamphetamine trafficking.Methamphetamine · Prestonsburg See the Story

Mural honors fallen Floyd County police officers

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PRESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) -- In downtown Prestonsburg, Kentucky, a mural was unveiled paying tribute to the three officers and one k-9 who lost their lives in an ambush attack three years ago. Officer Jacob Chaffins, Captain Ralph Frasure, Deputy William Petry, and K-9 Officer Drago are depicted on the side of a building near the Prestonsburg city stage. The artwork was presented ahead of the three-year anniversary of the tragedy in Allen, Kentuck…Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg Read Article

Leadership Kentucky announces 2025 class

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Leadership Kentucky has announced the 52 members of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2025.Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg Read Article

Prestonsburg City Council approves contract with Alley Fest

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Alley Fest, an annual music festival that originated in Paintsville, will move south to Prestonsburg for this year's event.Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg See the Story

Floyd FRYSCs receive $200K to combat effects of opioids

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Numerous staff from Floyd County Schools gathered with Judge-Executive Robbie Williams and Mark Crider (Magistrate, District 1) at the board of education on June 19 to celebrate a grant givenRobbie Williams · Prestonsburg Read Article

Pike inmate recaptured following escape from Prestonsburg hospital - Mountain Top Media

CORRECTION: The Pike County Sheriff’s Office notes that Price was not in the custody of a Pike County deputy when he escaped, as had been noted in the police report and reported earlier by Mountain Top News. The sheriff’s office says the deputy had delivered Price to the hospital, but he had been taken into triage by hospital staff, when he got away. PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Pike County man was recaptured last week, after police say he escaped from Prestonsburg · Prestonsburg Read Article

Deez Donuts hosts fundraiser in Prestonsburg to raise awareness against elder maltreatment - Mountain Top Media

The vendor was in Prestonsburg serving up sweet mini donuts to raise money for a good causePrestonsburg · Prestonsburg Read Article

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