Floyd County Chronicle & Times

08/22/2024

PRESTONSBURG — One of the top young high school basketball recruits in Kentucky has received his first official NCAA Division 1 offer from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

08/22/2024

Community members, middle school students, the University of Pikeville Men’s Soccer Team and city officials gathered Aug. 17 to aid the city with a cleanup of the downtown area. Attendees helped pick up any garbage and helped pull weeds.

Community members, middle school students, the University of Pikeville Men’s Soccer Team and city officials gathered Aug. 17 to aid the city with a cleanup of the downtown area. Attendees

08/22/2024

Floyd County Tourism discussed the completion of the Banner Allen boat ramp and their attendance at the Kentucky State Fair at their Aug. 13 regular meeting.

08/21/2024

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08/21/2024

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Aug. 15 the award of more than $23 million to six cities, seven counties and one school board in communities affected by the devastating floods of 2022.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Aug. 15 the award of more than $23 million to six cities, seven counties and one school board in communities affected by the devastating floods of

08/21/2024

The three men charged with crimes related to the murder of Amber Spradlin as well as the alleged coverup entered not guilty pleas on Aug. 19 to superseding indictments adding a count of complicity to tampering with evidence for each man.

The three men charged with crimes related to the murder of Amber Spradlin as well as the alleged coverup entered not guilty pleas on Aug. 19 to superseding indictments adding

08/19/2024

The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics at Morehead State University has announced the members of the Class of 2026.

08/18/2024

The American Electric Power Foundation announced in an Aug. 6 statement the awarding of $36,000 in grants that support equitable educational opportunities for students interested in enrolling in the lineworker certificate program at one of three Ken…

The American Electric Power Foundation announced in an Aug. 6 statement the awarding of $36,000 in grants that support equitable educational opportunities for students interested in enrolling in the lineworker

08/18/2024

Two Floyd County residents have been charged as Kentucky State Police’s Ma*****na Suppression Branch conducted aerial operations.

08/18/2024

Thirteen of Kentucky’s 71 rural inpatient hospitals are at risk of closing, and six of those are at immediate risk of closing, according to the latest analysis of Hospital Cost Reports by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, a polic…

Thirteen of Kentucky’s 71 rural inpatient hospitals are at risk of closing, and six of those are at immediate risk of closing, according to the latest analysis of Hospital Cost

08/17/2024

Floyd County Schools has announced the launch of the Floyd County Early College Academy for the 2024-2025 school year.

08/17/2024

A Floyd man, who was sought by police as part of a death investigation, has been arrested and is facing charges including murder.

08/17/2024

Two men were arrested recently after they were allegedly found in separate cases to be trafficking in narcotics such as methamphetamine and he**in.

08/16/2024

Wayland mayor Jerry Fultz is currently in the process of trying to set up a meeting with CSX, in order to make progress on the city’s drainage project to prevent future flooding. The current question revolves around who owns the pipe in the ground, …

Wayland mayor Jerry Fultz is currently in the process of trying to set up a meeting with CSX, in order to make progress on the city’s drainage project to prevent

08/16/2024

A Grethel man was arrested on numerous felony charges after, Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies said, he attempted to break into a residence while intoxicated and armed with a knife.

08/16/2024

The City of Prestonsburg and Big Sandy Community and Technical College signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Aug. 8 at the Mountain Arts Center. This year marks the ninth year of the agreement.

The City of Prestonsburg and Big Sandy Community and Technical College signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Aug. 8 at the Mountain Arts Center. This year marks the ninth

08/15/2024

Prestonsburg golfers competed in the 2024 PIT at StoneCrest over the weekend.

08/15/2024

Another successful Inclusion Revolution was held Saturday, Aug. 10 at Rosenberg Square. This marks the last of the summer series which was traditionally then end for the year, but the group has plans to continue on with the monthly open mic night th…

Another successful Inclusion Revolution was held Saturday, Aug. 10 at Rosenberg Square. This marks the last of the summer series which was traditionally then end for the year, but the

08/15/2024

Floyd County voters will get a chance to decide in November whether businesses will be allowed to sell medical ma*****na in the county.

08/15/2024

Floyd Central High School hosted the 2024 Floyd County Professional Development Academy on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. This two-day event brought together the entire staff of certified employees for comprehensive training sessions designed to equip them with…

Floyd Central High School hosted the 2024 Floyd County Professional Development Academy on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. This two-day event brought together the entire staff of certified employees for

08/14/2024

A superseding indictment handed down Aug. 14 in connection with the murder of Amber Spradlin has added an eighth count of complicity to tampering with physical evidence against the man accused of murdering her and the two men who allegedly tried to …

A superseding indictment handed down Aug. 14 in connection with the murder of Amber Spradlin has added an eighth count of complicity to tampering with physical evidence against the man

08/14/2024

EASTERN — Floyd Central is set to visit 15th Region foe Pikeville for its opening match in the 2024 high school volleyball season on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

08/14/2024

LEXINGTON — Floyd Central and Prestonsburg are tied for fourth in the KVCA Preseason Region 15 Top 5 Poll.

08/14/2024

A hearing will be held Aug. 19 in Floyd Circuit Court in relation to a flurry of motions filed by defense attorneys in the criminal cases related to the murder and alleged coverup of the murder of Amber Spradlin in June 2023.

A hearing will be held Aug. 19 in Floyd Circuit Court in relation to a flurry of motions filed by defense attorneys in the criminal cases related to the murder

08/14/2024

Appalachian Regional Healthcare announced in a statement it has named Jonathan Koonce the new CEO of Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center.

08/14/2024

A state audit of the Floyd County Fiscal Court's financial statements for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, contained five findings, including three concerning the Floyd County Detention Center.

A state audit of the Floyd County Fiscal Court's financial statements for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, contained five findings, including three concerning the Floyd County Detention

08/14/2024

Warehouse Church of Prestonsburg held a districtwide prayer for the upcoming school year on Aug. 11. Participants gathered at Prestonsburg High School, Betsy Layne High School and Floyd Central High School to create a circle of prayer.

Warehouse Church of Prestonsburg held a districtwide prayer for the upcoming school year on Aug. 11. Participants gathered at Prestonsburg High School, Betsy Layne High School and Floyd Central High

08/11/2024

Kentucky’s largest provider of addiction treatment services, Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, is the subject of an FBI investigation into possible health care fraud, according to a July 30 post on a website of the federal agency’s Louisville office…

Kentucky’s largest provider of addiction treatment services, Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, is the subject of an FBI investigation into possible health care fraud, according to a July 30 post

08/10/2024

A Floyd County man was arrested on several charges after allegedly leading Kentucky State Police, then Floyd County Sheriff's deputies on a pursuit.

08/09/2024

The Prestonsburg High School boys' soccer team hosted its Soccerama on Aug. 3. The event features 20-minute matchups between several schools from throughout the region and state.