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π± How did Betsy Layne fare in the DJ Begley Classic?
Be sure to catch Toddler Tunes on the Betsy Layne Patch calendar

Good day Betsy Layne! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How did Betsy Layne fare in the DJ Begley Classic?
Also on today's calendar: Romp and Stomp and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Betsy Laynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Betsy Laynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.
- Friday: Snow, then rain, 1-2"; chilly, temps: high: 39, low: 30.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 18 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ DJ Begley Classic hosted by Pike Central (news-expressky.com) β Betsy Layneβs boys basketball team took a tough 63-56 loss to Middlesboro and was edged 72-71 by Phelps in early-season action at the DJ Begley Classic hosted by Pike Central. The tournament also featured strong showings from Pike Central, Martin County, Pikeville, and Leslie County, giving local fans an early look at several regional contenders.
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πΈ Around Betsy Layne
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π Upcoming Events in Betsy Layne
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β Featured events β
- Toddler Tunes
Floyd County Public Library - Eastern Branch, 10983 KY-80, Eastern
11:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Romp and Stomp
Floyd County Public Library - Eastern Branch , 10983 KY-80 , Eastern
1:00 pm - Pint-Sized Pianists
Pike County Public Library , 126 Lee Ave , Pikeville
10:00 am - Meet And Greet
Fazoli's , 1302 S Mayo Trail , Pikeville
4:00 pm - Annie The Musical
The Appalachian Center for the Arts , 218 2nd St , Pikeville
3:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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π Events Nearby
- Pike County Dems
Pike County Judge Executive , 146 Main St , Pikeville
5:30 pm - Sprouts (birth to toddler music program)
Floyd County Public Library - Eastern Branch , 10983 KY-80 , Eastern
10:00 am - Lunch & Learn 2026 Legislative Preview with Commonwealth Alliances
Garfield House , 178 College St. , Pikeville
12:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting: Dental Boutique of Pikeville
Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce , 210 Second St. Suite 101 , Pikeville
2:00 pm - Ice Skating Rink
Pikeville City Park , 101 Cumberland Ct , Pikeville
3:00 pm - Annie the Musical presented by The App
Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce , 178 College St , Pikeville
7:30 pm - University of Pikeville Men's Wrestling vs Rocky Top Duals
University of Pikeville , 147 Sycamore St , Pikeville
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HCA posted a job opening for Full Time Clinical Nursing Faculty in Pikeville. Apply here.
- Schmidt Family Restaurant posted a job opening for Buffalo Wild Wings Cashier - Pikeville KY 41501 in Pikeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Betsy Layne here.
π Nearby News
Martin
- Stories of Place brings creativity and community to Martin County High School (mountaincitizen.com)
- Martin County opens with win over Shelby Valley (mountaincitizen.com)
- Floyd man charged with leading police on 110 mph chase after stealing cable (mountain-topmedia.com)
Pikeville
- Pikeville man sentenced to 17 years in federal child porn case (news-expressky.com)
- Cait Justice is from a small town but is making a big splash with debut album, Angel Teeth (lpm.org)
- Bush double-double leads Bears past SMC (news-expressky.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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