Prestonsburg News

"There was buried treasure in the backyard just waiting to be dug up and the family knew it.

The General Assembly gave final approval Friday to a new congressional redistricting plan, clearing the way for this year's U.S. House elections to proceed in new districts that favor incumbents.

The trial of a Floyd County man on charges relating to his alleged failure to accurately maintain his sex offender registration ended Wednesday in a hung jury.

The Kentucky Department of Energy Development and Independence will hold its "Economic Development through BioEnergy" symposium in Prestonsburg at the Big Sandy Area Development District office on Sept.

Prestonsburg posted its second straight win in as many outings Friday night, defeating host South Floyd 62-45 at Raider Arena.

Auditions for homeschooled and private school students will be held in two locations - one in Prestonsburg at the BSCTC Campus and one in Pikeville - for the convenience of the local students.

News this week that the old Prestonsburg Elementary building will soon be demolished and that Jerry's Restaurant will soon be closing after 43 years plunged a double dagger into the hearts of the Prestonsburg residents.

Adding to the week for disappearing landmarks, Jerry's Restaurant also took steps to close its doors, deleting one more icon from the Prestonsburg scene.

A redistricting plan for new state Senate districts passed both chambers in Frankfort earlier this week.

Gov. Steve Beshear's recommended six-year State Highway Plan includes funding for a couple of big-ticket projects for the Big Sandy region.