Floyd County Chronicle & Times

07/13/2025

LEXINGTON — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association, in partnership with Friends of Coal Kentucky, has introduced the Friends of Coal Captains Club, a new initiative that recognizes and celebrates exceptional student-athlete leaders from acros…

LEXINGTON — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association, in partnership with Friends of Coal Kentucky, has introduced the Friends of Coal Captains Club, a new initiative that recognizes and celebrates

07/13/2025

The Betsy Layne High School volleyball program, under the direction of Coach Kristal Allen, hosted a youth camp in June. Betsy Layne Elementary FRYSC and Betsy Layne High School FRYSC sponsored the youth volleyball camp.

The Betsy Layne High School volleyball program, under the direction of Coach Kristal Allen, hosted a youth camp in June. Betsy Layne Elementary FRYSC and Betsy Layne High School FRYSC

07/12/2025

FLOYD COUNTY — Multiple youth baseball teams are preparing to hold tryouts.

07/12/2025

The Floyd County Board of Education hosted a job fair on July 7 at the board’s central office. The fair included applications for jobs including: Bus drivers, cooks, instructional assistants and custodians. The board will have a second job fair on J…

The Floyd County Board of Education hosted a job fair on July 7 at the board’s central office. The fair included applications for jobs including: Bus drivers, cooks, instructional assistants

07/11/2025

This week on Unwired Appalachia, we're stepping up to the plate with the official reveal of the 2025 All Mountain Baseball Team. Host Randy White breaks down First, Second, and Third Team selections, along with Honorable Mentions—recognizing the top talent from across the region. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan of Eastern Kentucky baseball, you won't want to miss who made the cut this season!

07/11/2025

EASTERN — The Floyd Central Flag Football League is preparing for its first season.

07/11/2025

On July fourth, Floyd County attorney Ned Pillersdorf announced that he’ll be running against Hal Rogers for Congressman of the fifth Congressional District. The announcement was made during a protest held at Rosenberg Square, opposing the Senate-pa…

On July fourth, Floyd County attorney Ned Pillersdorf announced that he’ll be running against Hal Rogers for Congressman of the fifth Congressional District. The announcement was made during a protest

07/10/2025

PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg is set to host two of its first three opponents in the 2025 high school football season.

07/10/2025

Prestonsburg Mayor Rick Hughes and Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams signed a proclamation on July 1, recognizing July of 2025 as Rotary Club Month. Both Hughes and Williams said they believe the Rotary Club is a positive group, as the pr…

Prestonsburg Mayor Rick Hughes and Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams signed a proclamation on July 1, recognizing July of 2025 as Rotary Club Month. Both Hughes and Williams said they

07/09/2025

Prestonsburg Mayor Rick Hughes updated city council members on the city's possible purchase of Rosenberg Square during a special Zoom meeting July 1.

07/09/2025

All Mountain Coach of the

07/09/2025

After the Trump administration announced that $6.8 billion in federal funding will be withheld from schools last week, Floyd County Superintendent Tonya Williams said the school district could see some changes as a result.

After the Trump administration announced that $6.8 billion in federal funding will be withheld from schools last week, Floyd County Superintendent Tonya Williams said the school district could see some