Jackson Demmler

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Sports and News Reporter at WYMT-TV (Hazard, KY)

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Trent Noah hosts Double Kwik meet and greet in Pikeville

Aug 20, 2024 | wymt.com | Armando Barry |Jackson Demmler

PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Double Kwik announced its brand partnership with Kentucky forward Trent Noah on Thursday, Aug. 8. Other Trent Noah contentOn Tuesday, Aug. 20, Noah and Double Kwik came to Pikeville for one of the two meet and greets in Eastern Kentucky. This is Double Kwik’s first NIL brand partnership deal. Double Kwik Marketing Director Whitney Justice said they have always been interested in signing an NIL branding partnership deal and knew Trent Noah was the right guy.
Smith Twins prepare for "a special moment" playing alongside each other at UK

Aug 2, 2024 | wymt.com | Armando Barry |Jackson Demmler

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - The chance of playing college football is rare, but to play with your brother for a Power 5 program is even more special. Other Smith Twins/UK football contentIt’s hard to imagine for the Smith twins, Jacob and Jerod Smith II, but that opportunity is now reality for the two former Corbin Redhounds. ”Top 10 moment,” [Jacob] Smith said. “Not many people make it to college football. Not only did I make it, but I made it with my brother.
An inside look at 2024 UK Football Media Day

Aug 2, 2024 | wymt.com | Armando Barry |Jackson Demmler

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky football enters the season with a new signal caller that arrived via the transfer portal once again. Georgia transfer quarterback Brock Vandagriff will be taking snaps under center for the Wildcats this season. Vandagriff is someone offensive coordinator Bush Hamden refers to as a “consummate pro”. “We get done with practice at 6:30,” Hamden said. “He wants to be up in the facility. He’s already watching games on opponents. All those types of things.
Scores from boys quarterfinal round of the 15th region tournament

Mar 7, 2024 | wymt.com | Armando Barry |Jackson Demmler

PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - After Wednesday and Thursday, the boys quarterfinal rounds are now finished and the semifinals are set for the rest of the week. BOYSMagoffin County def. Floyd Central, 78-68This was the Hornets’ first 15th region tournament win since the 2015-16 season, according to KHSAA. Johnson Central def. Pike Central, 87-79Upcoming boys semifinal round:SCHOOLWHOTIMEROUNDDATEMartin County vs. PikevilleBOYS7:00 P.M.SemifinalsSaturday, March 9Johnson Central vs.
Street drifting event makes pit stop in Corbin

Aug 19, 2023 | wymt.com | Jackson Demmler |Keaton Hall

CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - Hundreds of race car fans gathered at the Corbin Arena for the Drift Indy Street League. What pro-racers are calling the fastest-growing trend in motorsports, drifting, made a pit stop in Corbin on Saturday. “This is just a blank and beautiful place with beautiful roads for drifters,” said Edgar Sarmiento, drifting event organizer. Sarmiento said a big part of the event has come through the help of Backroads of Appalachia.