WHITESBURG, Ky. — Federal health officials are offering free black lung screenings for coal miners in Eastern Kentucky. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will host the screenings on April 16 at the Whitesburg Medical/Dental Clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is open to all current and former coal miners, including those who worked underground, on the surface, or as contractors. Officials say the screenings are designed to detect black lung disease early. The process takes about 30 minutes and includes a chest X-ray, breathing test, blood pressure check and a health questionnaire. Screenings are […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to support the expansion and modernization of its clinical simulation lab. ARC uses congressionally appropriated funds to invest in Appalachia’s economic and community development through grants. The ARC grant program provides financial assistance to create jobs, develop the workforce and provide health care and education services throughout the region. KYCOM’s simulation program prepares future physicians for clinical rotations, residency programs and careers across a variety of specialties in a safe, controlled learning environment. Through realistic, immersive and evidence-based […]

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Here is our weekly 15th Region softball standings. Let us know if you agree or if we should shake things up!  Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates.  As of April 13, 2026: 

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Here is our weekly 15th Region softball standings. Let us know if you agree or if we should shake things up!  Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates.  As of April 13, 2026: 

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Prestonsburg student, eight-year-old Blakelynn Crider, competed this past weekend in dance competitions in Orlando, bringing home a national award and other honors. The Prestonsburg Elementary third-grader represented Dance Etc. in the Stage 8 Dance Nationals in the jazz solo division. When all was said and done, she emerged the national champion. But that wasn’t the only accomplishment; this one also came with a major honor. Crider was named Mini-Rising Talent Performer of the Year. Mountain Top Sports wants to congratulate Crider and all the rest who competed and represented the region with such success!

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