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KSP officer arrested at concert
A Kentucky State Police Sergeant was arrested on charges of intoxication and resisting arrest in Pikeville.
By Loretta Tackett Staff Writer Meeting for the first time in two years, the economic development board agreed Thursday to put $170,000 into a temporary building for a company it is trying to attract.
Power being restored after eastern Ky. storms
Storms that pounded far eastern Kentucky left thousands without electricity, but many had been restored by Wednesday morning.
Chamber cruises into summer with banquet
A News-Express Staff Report The Pike County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony was cruising Friday at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center.
Kids complete annual aviation camp
By Loretta Tackett Staff Writer Finishing up a two-day adventure at the sixth annual aviation camp at the Pikeville/Pike County Regional Airport, 27 youngsters were flying high yesterday.
KSP sergeant charged with drunkenness, resisting
A Kentucky State Police Sergeant was arrested on charges of intoxication and resisting arrest in Pikeville.
Collins graduates from Pikeville College
Adam Ray Collins completed the requirements in December 2007 and participated in the May Pikeville College graduation ceremonies at the East Kentucky Expo Center, receiving a bachelor of science degree in ...
Another successful railroad reunion
EXPRESS With reverence and respect, "hello's" and "it's great to see you agains," railroad families, former neighbors and friends gathered for the 12th Annual Shelby Homecoming Railroad Reunion on Saturday, ...
Trooper arrested after concert
By Russ Cassady Staff Writer A Kentucky State Police officer was arrested Sunday night on several charges following an incident in Pikeville.
Animal shelter finds a new home at Lykins Creek
A News-Express Staff Report The Pike County Humane Society, after years of searching, has found a home for a new animal shelter near its current location.
Tim Preston: Opening, closing, moving, planning 072008
New Orleans native Terry Freese recently opened Cajun Connection at 102 Grandview Ave.
Beshear takes three planes to town hall event in Pikeville
By RONNIE ELLIS CNHI News Service Frankfort, Ky. - Just days after urging state employees to car pool to work, Gov.
Coal-to-liquid plant planned for Pikeville
Hoarding is exactly what the government is doing right now by filling the SPR, and frankly it's the best thing that could happen.
One Killed in Motorcycle Accident
Police are investigating a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle that left one dead and sent another to the hospital.
By Loretta Tackett Staff Writer Pike County's Helping Ease Life's Poverty is encountering difficulties with feeding the county's needy as prices go up and donations go down.
Bogar yard features creekside retreat
Driving along the old U.S. 119 through this quiet community is a creekside vignette that beckons to weary travelers.
Beshear says casino issue not dead
Gov. Steve Beshear said Thursday that legalizing casinos remains a possibility in Kentucky even though lawmakers rejected the idea earlier this year.
Building owner sued after fatal fire
By Russ Cassady Staff Writer A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the two victims of last week's fatal fire in Pikeville, claiming the building's owner was responsible for their deaths.
Plans Unveiled For Four Billion Dollar Coal To Liquid Fuel Plant
Plans are unveiled for a four billion dollar coal to liquid fuel plant in eastern Kentucky.
As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, the Kentucky State Police last week unveiled 17 "retro" cruisers that will be part of the agency's fleet for the next year.