Mtn. Talk: Juneteenth in Big Stone Gap
In this episode WMMT's Katie Myers travels to Big Stone Gap, Virginia for the small Appalachian town's first-ever Juneteenth celebration, taking place on June 19.
Ask Us Your Questions About Coronavirus In The Ohio Valley
By Staff
The Ohio Valley ReSource and its seven partner stations in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia have mobilized to cover the coronavirus pandemic health threat and the profound effects it is having on how we live in the region. This is an anxious, bewildering time, and we know you have a lot of questions. We want to help answer them. Ask your question below and the ReSource journalists will try their very best to find an answer.
Some Basics You Need To Know
Kentucky Official Information Concerning COVID-19
Updated information on testing and confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, as well as actions to limit the spread of the virus, resources for services and economic support, and a hotline number for those who think they may have been exposed.
Ohio Official Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Site
Updated information on testing and confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio, as well as actions to limit the spread of the virus, resources for services and economic support, and a hotline number for those who think they may have been exposed.
West Virginia Official Information on Coronavirus/COVID-19
Updated information on testing and confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Virginia, as well as actions to limit the spread of the virus, resources for services and economic support, and a hotline number for those who think they may have been exposed.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information on Coronavirus
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