The Big Sandy Area Development District is a 5 county organization charged with planning and coordinating programs for regional economic and social development.
Prestonsburg, KY
Joined July 2023
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Old Wayland Gym was packed last night to see Travis Perry and Lyon County play Floyd Central.
As @PolacheckKSR writes, Perry gave them quite a show, scoring 30 points on King Kelly Coleman's old court.
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This is the best state flag no question!
#myoldkentuckyhome #stateflag
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Kentucky's landscape and history prove that flooding, fires and tornadoes are an unfortunate inevitability of the place we call home.
Here's what you and your community need to do to get ready for the next disaster 🚨 mtassociation.org/flood/get-…
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Rural Partners Network Community Networks are strengthening & creating vital partnerships to bring new opportunities to rural people. Get to know the networks & the great work being done at rural.gov/community-networks.
ALT Two farmers sitting on back of truck
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And we've been wildly busy helping folks apply, but always room for more!
Our Rural Energy for America Program is open, and apps will compete for quarterly funding. This wildly popular program helps businesses make energy efficiency improvements and upgrade to renewable energy systems. Learn more at: bit.ly/RD-REAP
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We as a community have the power to make incredible changes, and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky can help. We act as a central hub for funds, grants, scholarships, and more that will directly benefit your community. Visit our website to find out more or make a donation!
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Attention business owners: Today is the last day to file your annual report if you have not done so. Businesses that fail to file a report will be dissolved at midnight. We've made it easier than ever; just head to sos.ky.gov.
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A project 30 years in the making is now open! On Friday, @GovAndyBeshear joined KYTC and local leaders cut a ribbon on the 6th and final section of the KY 680 Minnie to Harold Connector in Floyd County - boosting safety, encouraging economic investment & jobs in Eastern Kentucky!
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By putting in the hard work, we're delivering results.
This week alone we celebrated:
✅Sports betting in Kentucky
✅Largest state investment in high-speed internet expansion
✅$7.7 million+ in awards going to local communities
✅Cut the ribbon on the Minnie-to-Harold connector
ALT Gov. Beshear announces largest state investment in high-speed internet expansion.
ALT Gov. Beshear presents awards in Eastern Kentucky.
ALT Gov. Beshear cuts ribbon on Minnie to Harold Connector in Floyd County.
ALT Gov. Beshear places a sports wager at Red Mile in Lexington.
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Good morning from @visitashlandky! It’s a beautiful day to kickoff @ARCgov’s 2023 Annual Conference #AppalachiaRises. While our conference is sold out, you can watch our opening plenary with @GovAndyBeshear and @UKCoachCalipari live at 3pm here: bit.ly/3n7m00i #ARCinAKY
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The Floyd County Animal Shelter is raising money for a new facility, and this stretch of heat is showing how great that need is.
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A pretty sky in the mountains of Harold, Kentucky, by @KyWyldKitty
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If you missed this week's announcement from @GovAndyBeshear, we've got you covered... check out this quick recap!
@KYTC @KYTCDistrict10 @KYTCDistrict12
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Big news! @GovAndyBeshear and @KYTC have announced that Bizzack Construction will take the lead on completing the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion.
The Magoffin-Floyd segment will run 13 miles from Salyersville to Prestonsburg.
Read more: bit.ly/45f9lJg
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A contractor has been selected to complete the final section of the Mountain Parkway expansion! This 13-mile project will connect Salyersville to Prestonsburg, marking another major step forward in delivering on a long-awaited promise to Eastern Kentucky.
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Welcome to @PburgTourism, the Mountain Biking Capital of KY! Sugarcamp Mountain Trails share nearly 40 mi of the best biking and hiking trails. Enjoy breathtaking views, space to stretch, and memories that can only be made in the mountains of Prestonsburg. bit.ly/3NrAhxL
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Not many small towns boast a planetarium, a state park, national battlefield, award-winning bourbon tasting room, over 20 locally owned restaurants, premiere performance venues, & musical legends. See @PburgTourism & enjoy an adventure unlike any other. bit.ly/3NrAhxL
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2 million to help Floyd County acquire two vacant lots in Prestonsburg to build 33 new homes and rehabilitate one vacant home.
Read more: bit.ly/3Oxl3cE
