Prestonsburg, Kentucky

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• Stumbo elected speaker of the House
  

  Widespread changes in the state House are expected in coming days after state Rep.

• Stumbo gets Democrats' nod as speaker
  

  FRANKFORT, Ky. - By a margin of three votes, House Democrats chose Rep. Greg Stumbo tonight as the speaker of the House to replace Jody Richards, who has held the position longer than anyone in the state's ...

• Stumbo Sworn In As Speaker Of The House
  

  Former attorney general and longtime Democratic lawmaker Greg Stumbo has been sworn in as speaker of the House.

• Boy killed in massive pileup on U.S. 23
  

  PRESTONSBURG a ' Though the latest reports available as of press time Tuesday evening stated there were no fatalities resulting from a seven-vehicle pileup at the U.S. 23 entrance to Town Branch near Bull Creek ...

• Williams: Ending CATS tests would save state money
  

  As Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort at high noon Tuesday facing state budget woes, Senate President David Williams is calling for cost-saving measures before raising taxes.

• Some things arena t likely to change
  

  With a new year, a new president-elect and the General Assembly prepared to convene on Tuesday, it's time to look ahead.

• Beshear plan to use excess coal-tax money draws fire
  

  FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The General Assembly is likely to reject Gov. Steve Beshear's proposal to help balance the state budget by using $17.4 million in excess coal severance tax revenue that otherwise would go to ...

• First Baby Of 2009 Came Early
  

  One of the first babies of 2009 in Eastern Kentucky came not long after the ball dropped in times square.

• KY Oil Company Officials Charged With Fraud
  

  Six officials from Target Oil and Gas and Kentucky and Indiana Oil and Gas companies in Danville were arraigned Tuesday in U.S. District Court for a 26-count indictment, issued earlier this month, that accused ...

• A quick decision a "
  

  A group of Democrats in the Kentucky House of Representatives are supporting rule changes designed to make the 100-member body more open and efficient, but regardless of whether those changes are approved or ...

• SC topples Prestonsburg in holiday tourney, 102-61
  

  Scott County cruised to an easy 102-61 victory against Prestonsburg in the Gateway Holiday Classic Saturday at Montgomery County High School.

• A Christmas call from the 201st
  

  Those chocolate chip cookies and other goodies from home have made a world of difference for soldiers from Olive Hill, Ashland, Cynthiana, Prestonsburg and other communities connected to the 201st Engineer ...

• Attorney seeks mediation in sexual harassment suit
  

  The attorney representing a former East Carter High School student in a federal sexual harassment suit against the school system and others has proposed that the case be settled through mediation.

• Passage could hinge on GOP
  

  FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gov. Steve Beshear's chances of passing his plan to shore up the state budget might hinge on the support of Senate Republicans.

• Updated 12/8: Author Bateman to talk about Kentucky Clay at Oak Park Library
  

  All that I know of my ancestors is that two Irish brothers set sail from County Cork in the 1880s to work the railroads across America.

• Soldiersa families dine together
  

  Mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers joined uniformed soldiers to welcome Gov.

• Officer Is Under Investigation
  

  An eastern Kentucky police officer is under investigation after a man the officer arrested claims he was roughed up.

• Textbooks buy back schedule announced
  

  College textbooks are expensive. Although students may deem some of their books valuable and keep them for future reference, most books end up back in the system.

• Kentucky Scenic Drives: Country Music Highway
  

  "Kentucky Scenic Drives: Country Music Highway." 20 April 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008.

City Description

Prestonsburg is a city in and the county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It lies in the eastern part of the state, along the banks of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. It was founded in 1797 by Col. John Preston—for whom it was named—along with Solomon Stratton, Matthias Harman and Andrew Hood. The population was 3,612 at the 2000 census. Prestonsburg is located at 37°40'4" North, 82°45'32" West (37.667872, -82.758765) According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), of which, 10.9 square miles (28.2 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it is water. The total area is 1.81% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,612 people, 1,563 households, and 956 families residing in the city. The population density was 332.2 people per square mile (128.3/km²). There were 1,683 housing units at an average density of 154.8/sq mi (59.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.51% White, 0.33% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population. There were 1,563 households out of

City Contained By:

• Floyd County
• Kentucky

City Contains:

• Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Timezones:

• North American Eastern Time Zone

Size:

• 28.7488680247 km squared

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