Family praises PMC

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter praising PMC’s Oncology staff was written by Crystal Mullins Prater, daughter of PMC patient Everett Douglas Mullins. ) At the beginning of January, my dad, Everett Douglas Mullins, was seen in the emergency room at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) because of severe more on this story...  

Nwakuche now seeing patients in P’burg

PRESTONSBURG — PMC Hematologist/Oncologist Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche is now seeing patients at the Specialty Clinic at Prestonsburg each Thursday.     Dr. Nwakuche specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers in adult patients as well as cancerous and non-cancerous blood conditions. Peggy Justice, Vice more on this story...  

Pikeville Medical Center Birth Announcements

Elijah Kennith Dwayne Tackett, son of Isabella Hall and Cory Tackett, born Jan. 28, weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. Braylon O’Neil Smith, son of Kayla Howell and Ryan Smith, born Feb. 12, weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. Madison Grace Carter, daughter more on this story...  

Key to a healthy heart

PIKEVILLE — According to the American Heart Association (AHA), choosing a healthy eating diet and staying physically active may hold the key to a healthier heart. The amount of calories one should consume and the level of physical activity needed each day, is based on more on this story...  

PMC offers free smoking cessation classes

PIKEVILLE — Pikeville Medical Center’s Leonard Lawson Cancer Center (LLCC) will host free Smoking Cessation classes beginning Thursday, March 6 at 6 p. m. , and will meet for 12 weeks every Thursday evening at the same time for one hour. Classes will be held in the more on this story...  

Pulmonary rehab and how it works

PIKEVILLE — March 9-15 is National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. During this week, the staff of Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department wants the public to know how pulmonary rehab can help someone suffering from chronic lung disease. Chronic lung disease is any disease that more on this story...  

Pikeville Medical Leonard Lawson Cancer Center

PIKEVILLE — According to the American Society of Internal Medicine, “Medical oncology is a specialty that focuses on treating cancer with medicines and various treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. ” Medical Oncologists are in charge of the cancer patient’s care, from the moment of diagnosis to more on this story...  

'To God be the glory': PMC heart patient given second chance

PIKEVILLE — After completing 36 sessions of Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, 55-year-old Teller Norman of Phelps is thankful to be feeling “better than ever. ” In the fall of 2013, Norman went to see his family physician regarding pain he was experiencing in both more on this story...  

Are you getting enough sleep?

PIKEVILLE — National Sleep Awareness Week is March 2-9. Since March 10 is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time and people all over the nation will lose an hour of sleep, proper education on the amount of sleep needed is essential. more on this story...  

Light The Night Walk an official event

PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to announce, after three and half years of hard work by hundreds of volunteers, the 2014 Eastern Kentucky Light The Night Walk will be an official national LLS event. more on this story...  

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March is national Colon Cancer Awareness Month — no better time to get screened for colon cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death in Kentucky — though it doesn’t have to be.   Colon cancer is up to 90 percent curable when treated early. more on this story...  

Time to get rid of those old tires

PIKEVILLE — Pike County officials are helping local residents get a jump start on spring cleaning, encouraging them to take part in the annual tire collection event, which will be observed March 20-21. The Kentucky Division of Waste Management waives the cost to dispose of tires, more on this story...  

Hillbilly Days ranks Top 10

PIKEVILLE — Kentucky Travel Industry Association recognized Hillbilly Days as one of Kentucky’s top 10 festivals. Nominated by Pike County Tourism Commission & Visitor’s Bureau, Hillbilly Days is known for its lively character, rowdy, but family-friendly atmosphere, and heart for raising funds and more on this story...  

Highway crashes in Pike County down

PIKEVILLE — Drivers in Pike County slashed highway crash records again in 2013. This is the second consecutive year that improved driving habits cut back the number of traffic crashes and injuries on Pike County roadways. The two-year drop, more on this story...  

Patriot partners with UPIKE

PIKEVILLE — Patriot Bioenergy recently announced it will work with interns from the University of Pikeville to study soil composition of post-mining land to determine whether the soil is suitable to grow industrial hemp. UPIKE students, working under UPIKE Professor Dr. Darla French, will conduct field more on this story...  

Sponsors sought for autism walk

PRESTONSBURG — Organizers are seeking donations and sponsors for the 4th Annual East Kentucky Autism Awareness Walk, which will be held in Prestonsburg at 11 a. m. on April 12. Hosted by the Eastern Kentucky Autism Awareness support group, the walk features numerous activities and games for more on this story...  

Monster Truck shows begin next week

PIKEVILLE — The Eastern Kentucky Expo Center will host “Monster Nation” next week. The Monster Nation “Scene of the Smash” monster truck show will be held March 14-16 at the Expo Center. The legendary Monster Bigfoot will lead the field of 10,000-pound Monster more on this story...  

A CONVERSATION WITH SUNDY BEST

PIKEVILLE — Two Prestonsburg natives are returning to eastern Kentucky next week to celebrate the release of a new album. Kris Bentley and Nick Jamerson of Sundy Best will autograph copies of their new CD, “Bring Up the Sun,” at 5 p. m. on March 3 at more on this story...  

Cat, dog trick goes viral

PIKEVILLE — A local cat that disliked dogs became an Internet sensation — and earned the chance for a national television spotlight — because he fed a dog popcorn. Pikeville resident Kristen Preston, of the band Coal Town Dixie, has owned the cat, Waylon Jennings, for more on this story...  

Floyd County pumpkin to be featured on SyFy

SPURLOCK — A 1,034 lbs. pumpkin that was grown last year in Floyd County will be featured on an upcoming national television program. Kentucky Proud reports that the half-ton pumpkin, grown by Dwight Slone of Spurlock, will be featured on SyFy’s new original special, “Carvers,” which more on this story...  

The Perfect Pair

DRIFT — She was the oldest of 14 children. He was the youngest of 12. They both were born in December, they lost their mothers at a young age and they are both children of coal miners.   He learned to cook more on this story...  

Blessed to be among the first graduating class

PIKEVILLE — The Osteopathic Medicine’s Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program, also known as 4+4, is an eight-year program offered by the University of Pikeville in conjunction with the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM). Each year, 10 graduating high school seniors are selected for the program more on this story...  

‘Diary of Anne Frank’ on stage

ELKHORN CITY — The Artist Collaborative Theatre is bringing history to the stage in Elkhorn City. The theatre will continue performances of “The Diary of Anne Frank” on March 13-23 at 7:30 p. m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 3 p. m. on Sundays. more on this story...  

Locals appointed to ‘Student Congress’

SOMERSET — Several local students were appointed as members of Forward in the Fifth’s first-ever “Our Voices, Our Vision Student Congress. ” The 20-member student leadership group, representing 45 Appalachian counties in Kentucky, will introduce, discuss and synthesize ideas about the advancement of educational progress and growth. more on this story...  

March is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

FRANKFORT — The prevention and advocacy efforts of several groups and individuals were highlighted as part of the recent kickoff of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Capitol Rotunda event was cosponsored by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Kentucky Association more on this story...  

Elk Creek project moves forward

ARGO — Pike County officials report that the Elk Creek Road project is moving forward. Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford, Assistant County Attorney John Doug Hayes, District 6 magistrate Hilman Dotson joined officials and residents from Buchanan County, Va. on Monday, Feb. 24 to break more on this story...  

MSU Alumni and Friends Networking Luncheon set for March 13

Join Morehead State University’s Alumni Association and other alumni and friends in the Pikeville area for a networking luncheon. The event will be held Thursday, March 13, from noon until 1:30 p. m. at Mona’s Creative Catering and Fine Foods, 278 Town Mountain Road, Pikeville. more on this story...  

Locals compete for Big Sandy Idol title

PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Idol started eight years ago as a way to showcase talented vocalists. It’s turned into the premiere talent showcase in eastern Kentucky. The Big Sandy Idol regional competition will take place March 7-8 at the Mountain Arts more on this story...  

FUTURE OF EYE CARE: UPIKE announces College of Optometry

PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville’s growth took a monumental step forward with the announcement of the Kentucky College of Optometry. President Dr. James Hurley told a crowd at Booth Auditorium on Feb. 26 that UPIKE will become the 22nd college in the country and first more on this story...  

Floyd Rescue Squad construction nears completion: 1958 bus crash memorial erected, covered for unveiling later

PRESTONSBURG — The Floyd County Rescue Squad is nearing completion of its new building. Captain Tim Cooley reported last week that the squad is weeks away from moving in. “We’re almost ready to start manning the station,” he said. “I plan on having more on this story...  

Schools excel at STLP

PIKEVILLE — Pike County had at least one showcase from all 19 schools qualify to go on to state competition after regional Student Technology Leadership Program competition held at the East Kentucky Exposition Center in early December. This was the first time in the history of the competition that more on this story...  

‘Cowboy Astronomer’ slated for Science Center

PRESTONSBURG — The East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium will present The Cowboy Astronomer at 2 p. m. , Saturday, March 1. Located on the Prestonsburg campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College, the EKSC presents this re-engineered show after a three-year hiatus. The more on this story...  

Obituaries

Pearl Bryant Harris, 66, of Pikeville, died March 2. Survivors: son Kenneth Harris of Pikeville; other family members. Funeral: March 7 at Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Sam-Hall Cemetery Robert Harold “Bobby” Napper, 70, of Pikeville, died Feb. 26. Survivors: daughter Jeannie Chaney; more on this story...  

Obituaries

Preston Howard Jr. , 90, of Chattaroy, W. Va. , widower of Virgie Howard, died Feb. 19. He was a U. S. Air Force and U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors: children Doug Howard, Joe Howard, Paul Howard and Carolyn Mahone, all of  Chattaroy, W. Va. ; other family members. Graveside services: Feb. 21 at Chattaroy more on this story...  

High School Basketball: Tug Valley girls top Midland Trail; St. Joe up next

HICO, W. Va. — Don’t look now but the Tug Valley Lady Panthers are headed to the state tournament. The Lady Panthers started quickly against host Midland Trail and rolled to a 59-26 win in the Class A, Region 3 co-final at Midland Trail High more on this story...  

Pike Central tops Belfry; BHS girls win

BUCKLEY’S CREEK — Pike Central took the lead early in the opening half and the Hawks rode the wave to a 60-53 win over Belfry in the 60th District Tournament championship game at The Hawks Nest on Feb. 27. The Hawks, now 15-10, had beaten the more on this story...  

Horrid weather perfect time for fishing

By LEE McCLELLAN Ky. Afield FRANKFORT — With much of Kentucky covered in a sundae made of snow topped with a crust of ice, fishing season seems millennia away. The sun gets higher in the southern sky with each more on this story...  

59th District Tournament: Valley boys, girls claim crowns

PIKEVILLE — Shelby Valley boys and girls captured 59th District championships with victories over East Ridge and Pikeville at T. W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Feb. 26. The Wildcats knock-ed off East Ridge, 61-53, while the Lady Kats held off Pikeville, 48-42. Here is more on this story...  

Bears cap record season with home win

PIKEVILLE — It was the perfect ending to a record-setting regular season for the University of Pikeville Bears. Bruce Reed poured in 36 points and UPIKE led from start to finish in dismantling St. Catharine, 95-77, at the East Kentucky Exposition Center on March 1. more on this story...  

Mid-South Conference: UPIKE softball drops back-to-back doubleheaders

CAMPBELLSVILLE — For the second straight day, the University of Pikeville softball team was handed a pair of tough losses, being edged by Campbellsville (Ky. ) 2-0 and 3-2 on March 1. The Bears ran up against a stellar pitching performance in game one as more on this story...  

Mullins youth wrestling shines

PIKEVILLE — The Mullins Youth Wresting Team recently took part in the Kentucky Youth Wresting State Championships held at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Feb. 23. A total of nine members qualified for the state meet. Members qualifying for the state championships were: •Noah more on this story...  

Tug Valley, MCHS post tourney wins

CHAPMANVILLE, W. Va. — Mingo Central ran out to a big lead early on and the Lady Miners rolled past Wayne, 64-34, in the Class AA, Region 4, Section 2 play-in game at Danny Godby Gymnasium on Feb. 24. The Lady Miners, now 11-11, were more on this story...  

KCC bounces Valley; ER nips Belfry

HINDMAN — Knott County Central pulled away from Shelby Valley in the third period and went on to score a 73-61 win on Feb. 20. Dalton Richardson led the Wildcats (16-10) with 16 points. Hunter Swindall followed with 15 and Andrew Newsome added 11. more on this story...  

Raiders bounce Piarist: Lady Knights win first-ever district tournament game

PRESTONSBURG — South Floyd rallied in the second half to pull away and beat Piarist School, 71-49, in the 58th District Tournament opener at Prestonsburg Fieldhouse on Feb. 24. The Raiders, now 9-20, trailed 29-28 at the break before taking a seven-point lead into more on this story...  

Bears win road games, clinch MSC

RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Pikeville led from wire-to-wire as the Bears cruised to a 111-91 win over Rio Grande on Feb. 22. Josh Whitaker had a break-out game for the Bears (25-2) with a game-high and career-high 26 points. Four more on this story...  

UPIKE baseball off to fast start

PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville baseball team split a doubleheader with Cincinnati-Clermont, winning 2-1 before falling 6-5 in the nightcap at Johnnie LeMaster Field on Feb. 23. In the opener, Pikeville managed just two hits. Zach Nothwehr doubled in one run and Chaz more on this story...  

Reed makes history

PIKEVILLE — For the first time in Mid-South Conference history, a student-athlete has earned player of the week honors in three consecutive award periods as the University of Pikeville’s Bruce Reed tallied the trio of honors on Monday. The conference has had multiple players named player more on this story...  

53rd District Tournament: LCC nips Knott for title

HINDMAN — Letcher Central built a double-digit lead against Knott Central, but had to hang on down the stretch to escape with a 61-58 win in the 53rd District Tournament championship game at Knott County Central on Feb. 28. The Lady Cougars, now 21-7, advanced to more on this story...  

58th District Tournament: Bobcats top P’burg; AC girls take crown

PRESTONSBURG — Betsy Layne used balanced scoring to pull away from Prestonsburg in the second half and roll to a 67-52 win in the 58th District Tournament championship game at Prestonsburg Fieldhouse on Feb. 28. Betsy Layne, now 26-5, won its 16th district tournament championship, the more on this story...  

Sherman edges Tug Valley; Mingo Central ousted

SHERMAN, W. Va. — Sherman’s Jordan Lewis made a late 3-pointer and a foul shot to lift the Tide over the visiting Tug Valley Lady Panthers, 54-51, in the Class A Region 3 Section 1 championship on Feb. 28. Lewis finished with 15 points and more on this story...  

Mid-South Conference Baseball: Baseball stumbles during road trip

ST. CATHARINE —The University of Pikeville baseball team led at St. Catharine 4-1 after four innings, but the Patriots roared back with a grand slam in the seventh to steal the 6-5 win on March 1. UPIKE (10-7, 1-2 MSC) got a big game more on this story...  

UPIKE cheerleaders ‘No. 1’

PIKEVILLE — For the second straight season, the University of Pikeville cheerleading team won the Mid-South Conference team championship after a stellar performance on its home court on Sunday at UPIKE Gym. The Bears paced the five-squad field, followed by Campbellsville in second place and Georgetown more on this story...  

Warriors rally past Panthers; PHS girls roll

PIKEVILLE — East Ridge overcame a slow start to rally in the second half and beat Pikeville, 54-52, in the opening round of the 59th District Tournament at T. W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Feb. 24. The win sends the Warriors (16-9) into the championship game against more on this story...  

Belfry, Betsy Layne advance; LCC ousted

BUCKLEY’S CREEK — Belfry is headed back to the 15th Region Tournament for the 11th straight year. Garrett Fannin poured in a game high 28 points to ignite the Pirates to a 76-59 win over Phelps in the 60th District Tournament opener at The Hawks Nest more on this story...  

Tug Valley rallies past Logan; MC rolls; PCC stuns Lawrence

NAUGATUCK, W. Va. — Tug Valley rallied in the final quarter to knock off Logan, 49-46, on Feb. 22. The Panthers, now 14-5, trailed 39-34 before outscoring the Wildcats (8-11) 15-7 down the stretch. Calvin Blankenship scored a game-high 15 points and Thomas more on this story...  

UPIKE remains No. 2 in poll

PIKEVILLE — For the fourth straight week, the University of Pikeville men’s basketball team is ranked second in the NAIA Coaches’ Top-25 Poll, officials from the national office announced on Tuesday. The Bears — which have already wrapped up their first Mid-South Conference Regular-Season more on this story...  

Tug Valley rallies past Mingo Central

NEWTOWN, W. Va. — Tug Valley rallied from nine points down in the final quarter to stun Mingo Central, 55-53, on Feb. 25. Thomas Baisden led a trio of Panthers (15-5) with 16 points while Aaron Copley and Hayden Sturgell added 11 each. more on this story...  

Kudos, UPIKE!

The Medical Leader commends the University of Pikeville for its continued growth and efforts to improve educational opportunities in eastern Kentucky. UPIKE was founded 124 years ago — in 1889 — as Pikeville College, and it’s still growing strong. Its more on this story...  

Big issues face leaders this month

FRANKFORT —As we welcome March at the capitol, we will see some of the legislature’s biggest issues – like the state’s biennial budget – brought to the forefront.   For us, March brings late nights and hard decisions as we work to reach a consensus on the most fiscally-responsible way more on this story...  

What time is it again?

A few years ago, I learned that it is “Daylight Saving Time,” not “Daylight Savings Time,” as I had erroneously called it for many years. But when it comes down to it, what you call it really doesn’t matter, because, in the end, it all means more on this story...  

‘Appalachia Proud’ a good move for region, state

It’s a great thing to see eastern Kentucky growing its own brand. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James R. Comer joined U. S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U. S. Sen. Rand Paul in Knott County on Feb. 17 to announce “Appalachia Proud,” a marketing program affiliated with more on this story...  

We are dust.

One very warm Ash Wednesday in Houston, TX, I attended the noon ceremony. The church was filled with eager Christians ready to receive the sign of the cross in ash on their foreheads and begin the devotions of Lent. One lovely young woman came forward more on this story...  

Exploring God and his creation

Recently we spent a Sunday afternoon hiking.   One of the members of this party is my 4 year old grandson, Eli. The hike was for the joy of a sunny weekend afternoon, exploring somewhere we’d never been and of course, some exercise. more on this story...