The Paintsville Herald

10/22/2025

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul came to Eastern Kentucky to announce a new tourism initative — the Eastern Kentucky Leaf and Blossom Trail — intended to network and promote communities and the tourism industry throughout the region.

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul came to Eastern Kentucky to announce a new tourism initative — the Eastern Kentucky Leaf and Blossom Trail — intended to network and promote communities and

10/21/2025

Ky. 580 in Johnson County to close Oct. 22 for pipe replacement

Special to The
Paintsville Herald

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said in a statement that Ky. 580 near Caudill Fork Road (mile point 0.45) will be closed Oct. 22 to allow for the replacement of an entrance pipe.
Due to the narrow roadway and limited space for equipment, the road will be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During this time, crews will be working in the roadway and will not be able to safely allow vehicles to pass.
The route is expected to reopen by mid-afternoon to ensure that school buses and local traffic can travel through the area without delay, pending no unforeseen issues, the statement said.
Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and use alternate routes during the scheduled closure period.

10/21/2025

A Johnson County man is facing felony endangerment after he was allegedly found to be driving while intoxicated and was involved in a crash.

10/21/2025

According to the statement from Kentucky State Police, Post 9 in Pikeville was notified at 8:29 p.m. on Oct. 20, that possible human remains had been discovered in the Inez community of Martin County.

According to the statement from Kentucky State Police, Post 9 in Pikeville was notified at 8:29 p.m. on Oct. 20, that possible human remains had been discovered in the Inez

10/20/2025

A Johnson County man has been arrested on charges including trafficking in m**hamphetamine.

10/20/2025

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has set a schedule for public comment meetings in Pikeville, Hazard and Ashland on Kentucky Power's request for a rate increase.

10/18/2025

The CEDAR Education Initiative will once again include coal as one of its foundational components in its upcoming educational competitions, along with healthcare careers and entrepreneurship.

10/18/2025

10/17/2025

Paintsville Utilities General Manager Bob Pack said the commission has voted to waive the $500 sewer impact fee for residents in the Van Lear area for 12 months.

10/16/2025

The Paintsville Lady Tigers volleyball team traveled to the Pirates’ Cove of Pond Creek to do battle with the Belfry Lady Pirates in volleyball action this past Tuesday.

10/16/2025

The Johnson Central Lady Golden Eagles Soccer team claimed an exciting 5-3 win over the Lawrence Lady Bulldogs in the semifinal round of the Girls’ 15th Region Soccer Tournament held at Coach Jim Matney Field this past Monday.

The Johnson Central Lady Golden Eagles Soccer team claimed an exciting 5-3 win over the Lawrence Lady Bulldogs in the semifinal round of the Girls’ 15th Region Soccer Tournament held

10/16/2025

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 has announced several road and maintenance projects scheduled this fall across Paintsville and Johnson County.