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November 8, 2026 by Josh Paige
MIDDLE CREEK, Ky. (WMDJ) — The Middle Creek Volunteer Fire Department has placed its first water rescue boat into service, strengthening the department's ability to respond to flooding emergencies in Floyd County and surround
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November 7, 2026 by Josh Paige
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — The City of Prestonsburg will officially be recognized as a certified Kentucky Trail Town later this month, marking a milestone in efforts to promote outdoor recreation and tourism in Floyd County. A
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November 2, 2026 by Steve Slone
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — What began as a father's effort to help his son enjoy Halloween has grown into a 12-year family tradition for Prestonsburg resident Matt Lafferty. This year's creation is a massive purple-and-
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October 7, 2026 by Josh Paige
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WMDJ) — Appalachian Regional Healthcare is beginning a systemwide rollout of new security screening technology as part of a multimillion-dollar investment in hospital safety. Beckley ARH Hospital received the fi
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