Jordan Mullins

Jul 28, 2023 | wymt.com | Jordan Mullins

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Shortly after the waters receded from massive floods in July 2022, response and recovery efforts began swiftly. One of the most apparent and critical needs days after, and even one year after, was housing. As funding grew and partnerships blossomed between non-profits, state government, local governments, and other organizations, flood survivors and their families are inching closer to moving to higher ground.

Jul 25, 2023 | wymt.com | Jordan Mullins

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - A new addiction recovery outreach has recently opened in Pikeville and is working to change the model for addressing the issues. Protea Behavioral Health Counseling operates on a ‘barrier reduction’ model, which works to reintegrate its clients into society as they work to recover. One official with Protea says addiction cannot be solved in 28 days, but believes it is necessary to develop a lifestyle to combat addiction on a day-to-day basis.

Jul 25, 2023 | wymt.com | Jordan Mullins

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Tourism officials in Pike County are getting tired of the trash, so many local agencies and volunteers are working together to clean up the Levisa Fork and are focusing on tire removal. “There’s thousands of tires. Probably around 2,500 just in the 8-mile Pikeville River Trail. And it’s like that everywhere,” said Pikeville Director of Outdoor Recreation Patrick Collins.

Jul 22, 2023 | wymt.com | Jordan Mullins

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - During the summer months, folks flock to the mountains to take in the beauty of Eastern Kentucky. Whether that is simply the mountain views or the beauty of Appalachian history and heritage. WYMT Mountain News Weekend Edition newscast at 6 p.m. on Saturday“Summer tourism in Eastern Kentucky is our busiest time of the year,” said Paintsville Tourism Director Jeremiah Parsons.

Jul 19, 2023 | wymt.com | Jordan Mullins |Cameron Aaron

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - An Eastern Kentucky attorney is trying to get more funding for an animal shelter that is struggling with overcrowding. Ned Pillersdorf went to the Floyd County Fiscal Court on Wednesday to request more funding. Currently, the county gives the Floyd County Animal Shelter $2,000 per month. Pillersdorf said the funds are court-ordered following a lawsuit 35 years ago. The city of Prestonsburg is not required to offer funding but does provide $500 per month to the shelter.