Pikeville, Ky – The City of Pikeville is updating its zoning ordinance to comply with a new state law taking effect July 1, 2026. The law, KRS 100.348, will require cities to allow certain newer manufactured homes in single‑family zones, as long as they meet specific construction and appearance standards and are treated the same as site‑built homes. City Manager Reggie Hickman says the changes won’t affect how existing homes and businesses are used but will guide future development to keep new housing compatible with current neighborhoods.

Letcher County, Ky – A Letcher County podcaster suing the Jenkins school board is now without an attorney after hers was suspended from practicing in federal court. Elizabeth Jones filed the suit in January, claiming the district violated her First Amendment and due process rights by banning her from school property and events over what she called   harassing social media posts. The district has denied wrongdoing and asked that the case be dismissed. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove removed her lawyer, Virginia Taylor of Belfry, from the case and gave Jones 30 days to hire new counsel or represent herself.

West Liberty, Ky – Kentucky State Police say five people face charges after drugs were found inside Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. EKCC contacted KSP in September 2025, leading to a joint investigation into drug trafficking, money laundering, promoting contraband and organized criminal activity. Troopers say former correctional officers William Caudill and Dwayne Skaggs brought narcotics into the prison, where inmates Shane Wilder and Challis Davis helped distribute them. Investigators say Wilder’s mother, Donnie Wilder, also helped traffic the drugs.

Floyd County, Ky – A Floyd County teenager missing for nearly a month has been found, according to police. Monday afternoon, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department posted on Facebook that 17‑year‑old Cody Oliver Tackett of Wheelwright is back with his family. Tackett had been missing since February 19, when relatives said he left home around 3 a.m. and did not return. The sheriff’s department thanked everyone who shared the post and provided tips and said they appreciate the work of all agencies involved.