 White supremacist held a rally in Pikeville the national day of prayer was recognized throughout the region and it's Derby weekend And it's all coming up on this week. Welcome everyone to this week I'm Sean Allen for the next half hour will catch you up on news You may have missed and give you updates on the week that was in your hometown Of course the story of the week was last weekend's rally of the city of Pikeville saw hundreds of white supremacist Encounter protesters come from out of town and turn Pikeville's Main Street into a tense situation for all involved Barricades in a wall of law enforcement kept the opposing sides separate But it did not keep them from spreading their messages prior to Saturday's event EKB was invited to a banquet in Letcher County Hailed by the National Socialist Movement and traditionalist worker party where they were very vocal about their beliefs Any other group can advocate for their people like if this was a black pride event None of those people would have any problem. They would have no problem whatsoever with us being out here Raising money for the people if this will say a black lives matter rally in Detroit and they were trying to help the poor there the media would Definitely have a different approach to it, you know One person was arrested at the end of the demonstrations Court documents show 35 year old James Gibson of Route 194 West in Pike County had been previously Yelling at police officers about the condition of their dogs when he allegedly told an officer in an apparent threat That he would see them around court documents show Gibson ignored commands to leave the area and yelled at other Protesters in an attempt to get them to turn against police officers at the scene Gibson was arrested in charge with disorderly conduct Menacing and third-degree terroristic threatening. He was released from jail later Saturday night To say that we were all on edge with Saturday's demonstrations in downtown Pikeville would probably be an understatement But city officials and law enforcement prepared for the worst while hoping for the best for two weeks Pikeville city officials worked around the clock finalizing security plans of Saturday's rally and counter demonstration And that planning involved several law enforcement agencies as well as homeland security and the FBI For every police officer or state trooper you saw on downtown streets There was another perched atop a building or watching out of several windows nearby and while that much protection came at a significant cost Officials say it was a justified use of taxpayer money Our businesses our citizens pay taxes to ensure that property and life is protected And I don't think there was any better example of this weekend of Why they're doing that for one and two to show that all forces that were here working together All 21 police officers that we have a Pikeville police force was on scene standing side-by-side with all the sheriff's departments and Fish and wildlife and and the state we had over 150 officers here You know the the unsung heroes and this too was the community the university and taking the action that they did Businesses closing down people's basically staying home and taking this serious we did not force anybody to change their venue to close down, but We certainly 100% supported the those businesses that elected to do so at great sacrifice So I'm extremely proud of the outcome Blackburn says the increased police presence throughout the city coupled with the lack of residents choosing to participate in the activities Sent a very clear message Coming up. We'll take you to ceremonies for the National Day of Prayer that were held Thursday across the region But first, EKB Chief Media Ron, just wait for the options at the end with a look back at the weekend weather. That's coming up next on this week Hello, I'm Tony Dameron Pikeville Medical Center's chief information officer and vice president of information systems Join us as we celebrate National Hospital Week May 7th through 13th Our hospital continues to grow thanks to the dedication and hard work of our employees Hello, I'm dr. Mark Swaffer. 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Let us celebrate with you Milestones and memories will air during ekb TV evening news at 6 Tuesdays and Thursdays You can submit your picture and information to milestones at ekbtv.com Milestones and memories on ekbtv brought to you by Thacker Memorial Welcome back in to this week on ekbtv I'm chief meteorologist Layton Hopkins and instead of looking back at just the past weekend weather Let's take a look back at the past four weekends because it has been a roller coaster ride April 14th and 15th Temperatures 84 on Saturday 80 on Sunday Then hillbilly days rose around and look what happens high temperatures drop into the 50s We pick up more than an inch of rain last weekend near record highs both Saturday and Sunday all the way to 88 degrees on Saturday 86 on Sunday and now we're looking ahead to this weekend and it's going to be cool yet again Down to 58 degrees on Saturday and forecast high of 60 on Sunday and yes, we're even talking about the possibility of frost especially Sunday night into Monday That's when temperatures will fall in the low to mid 30s Sean All right Thanks, Layton Religious and community leaders joined with members of the public in the Pikeville City Park at lunchtime Thursday to mark The national day of prayer the event included prayers for the nation the government and military businesses and schools and for churches and families Participants also broke into small groups of prayer and while the focus was on faith There was also a feeling of relief at the gathering following the controversial demonstrations in the city just a few days prior I think it's confirmation. That's what I say that There's even some police officers who have told me that obviously prayers were answered not only was or things Organized well for the event last Saturday, but prayers were answered in the fact that it did not erupt into something much More harmful and so I think there's a spirit of Thanksgiving for that here today But also a reminder that we should be continuing to pray for our community Pike County judge executive Bill Deskin signed an order proclaiming Thursday as the national day of prayer in Pike County The theme for this year's observance was for your great namesake hear us forgive us and heal us Many observe the national day of prayer in the traditional way But someone or some people observed it in a less conventional way in Preston'sburg as Businesses open Thursday morning dozens found prayers anonymously attached to their door that read praying for all those who enter these doors Thank you for serving our community. You are loved a note that touched all who read it I was blessed my socks off we pull up I've had a rough morning and this was on my door. I Just started crying and it just truly truly blessed me So then as the day went on we found out they were all over town And what a blessing that our community would show so much love people Christ loves you we love you we've got to stick together For more information on the national day of prayer visit nationaldayofprayer.org Coming up. It's known as the fastest two minutes in sports We'll take you to the derby festivities next the first Kayla Collie will begin the sports on this week Hi, I'm Michelle Hagee vice president and chief financial officer at Pikeville Medical Center as we celebrate National Hospital Week We ask you to join us May 7th through the 13th to recognize our outstanding employees I'm Dr. Kevin Pugh Pikeville Medical Center's employees not only offer professional skills to patients but provide them with compassion and understanding Thank you for all that you do and happy hospital week attention small business owners Penn funding announces the easiest and fastest business funding program the platinum business account We needed cash fast business is good, but this is an emergency We needed some new equipment and the banks wouldn't help us at Penn funding We like to say yes, you're approved with your platinum business account You could qualify for up to $50,000 or more this amazing new business account funding program is so effective You could have the cash you need in just days I called spoke with an agent who pre-qualified us and connected me call now for your platinum business account if you've been in business for at least six months you could qualify for up to $50,000 or more in just days I call pen funding and had my money fast need cash for your business call pen funding now Call 800 706 947 7 that's 800 706 947 7 East Kentucky Broadcasting salutes our first responders and local officials for their handling of the recent demonstrations in Pikeville When neo-nazi white supremacists and anti-fascist outsiders arrived they were met with a well-organized and executed plan We allowed them to exercise their rights, but also ensured that no civil unrest or violence took place We're proud to be headquartered in Pikeville, Kentucky. EKB your truly local news source It's been a busy week in sports this week as athletes made their decision to take their talents to the next level The Pikeville baseball team has headed to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 in the all-a classic in the uPike baseball team Is in Bowling Green for the first time since the new postseason format has been introduced on Wednesday Jenkins's Darian Sloan signed the dotted line to go to Grayson, Kentucky Well, he will play football for Kentucky Christian and then on Thursday Prestonsburg Zion Eccles will pick up a bat for Transylvania University in Lexington as he signed his commitment letter to become a pioneer MacGuffin County's Trenton Russell has decided to stay a little closer to home as he made his decision to play basketball at Alice Lloyd College in Pippa passes. Congratulations guys The Pikeville Panthers have advanced to the quarter-finals in the state all-a classic tournament for the first time in seven years as They compete in Lexington this weekend for a chance to call themselves state all-a baseball champions The seniors have been waiting for this moment for a long time as I caught up with them this week before they headed to Lexington awesome, you know, it's the first time since 2010 I think so and It's been our goal for a while to win a region Not not just this week region, but the big region too and to get it done my senior year It's special. I just know that whenever I was younger my brother. He was a senior and he did it in 2010 It just feels good being going back like I had the memories when he was going and then now I'm here So it's kind of like replacing what he did. It feels good It's just been like a dream really since freshman year just to get here and now that's finally came true It's a bit it feels really good. That's great opportunity the last couple years We came up short and it's just great to finally put it together and have a chance to go win state It's our first state tournament, so it was pretty cool getting to go down there and play in Lexington on that minor league field It's just gonna be a cool experience I think it's really forgetting what happened the past couple games and just having a brand new start and a brand new Look out to how we approach each game those games were You know like coming off an emotional win against West Carter You need to get up at 8 a.m. The next day and it's just you know kind of difficult to transition after that but You know we'll be excited to play at Whitaker Bank this weekend. Hopefully win a few games maybe win it all I think we definitely have a shot I think we just had a little bit of a slower just like a little midweek kind of bug there And now I think we'll be up and ready to play Saturday. I think we can win it all More baseball news coming from the Mid-South Conference as the U Pike Bears are down in Bowling Green competing for the MSc tournament title But rain got in the way for the Bears as all games were pushed back on Friday to this weekend We'll have a complete wrap-up of both the Pikeville and University of Pikeville baseball team success this weekend on Monday's edition of the EKB eating news at 6 and coaches athletes and families Don't forget to let us know here at EKB when you are taking your talents from high school to the next level We would love to share it with everyone back to you Sean All right, thanks, Makayla people from all over the world these send into Louisville, Kentucky for not only the Kentucky Derby We're for the festivities leading up to the race EKB's own Jill Fraley-Donson was one of those enjoying all the Derby has to offer Right of the Derby gates we have a lot of interesting things that you can do one you can park You can get lunch going into the Derby or you can even maybe catch a golf cart ride My friend Rich here came all the way from the north. How many years have you been coming to the Derby? 1977 when Seattle slew one so you do the math. So you're so you're pretty skilled at this, right? Unfortunately every time I opened my bill folded the downs I lose so I would say no that but the but the effect is just absolutely Adorable yeah to come here now you have parked in one of these Lovely horseshoe neighborhood lawns that we have here talk to us about Mr. Mrs. Tate we've been parking with them for I'd say at least 12 years and they're they're lovely folks and they Listen, you give the valet service like you're in New York City They park the car for you that and it's ready when you're done and they're just absolutely adorable people And they've been here doing this for a long time now Let me tell you to if you're hungry before you go in our friend here has got some great barbecue Nachos anything you need so you're able to get great parking just outside the gate Pulled pork. Have you tried the pulled pork or the beef burgers last year? I did but I told him this year He should be selling Mittens and wool coats because I thought I woke up and I was in Pittsburgh in February Hand warmers you can see the fog as you blow your breath. That's what I'm gonna tell you It's gonna be a great day here at the Derby and we're so excited I love the Commonwealth of Kentucky and you folks are really really hospitable and God bless all of you We're happy to have you here. Thanks so much. Best of luck at the track today. Thank you and you guys too. All right Listen, if you need a great place to park there are street The lines are forever long with the yards ready for you to park in for a small fee and a lot of them Do take reservations if you need a snack going into the Derby. We've got that too or if you really don't want to walk I have seen some golf carts in and around that will will haul you over to the track to get you in the Gate so that's the story right now from outside the gates at the Derby will send it back to you There are so many things to see and do if you're a first-timer at the Derby We've caught up with some lovely ladies from Cajun country who were at the Derby for the first time What are some of the things you're hoping to see today? Oh all kinds of excitement I want to see the nice horses the pretty outfits and Lots of mint juleps lots of mint juleps and of course placing that all important bet correct I haven't made a bet yet You haven't yet and I was here yesterday and I haven't spent one penny on a bet So this was on a bucket list for you all to make sure you made it to the Derby and your sisters and a sister-in-law Correct. Yes. This is a bucket list. I already have my bets picked out always dreaming is number one in my book Very good. Well, you all look lovely today. Sorry that the rain came in But Derby time is always a great time and you're gonna have a lot of fun. All right best of luck to you all So whether you are here from Louisiana You need to make sure that you try out the juleps place your bet And as these ladies have said the dress and the attire is always the most important thing that you get to do on Derby day We'll send it back to you Time to place that all important bet if you come to the Derby you probably have in mind who you're going to pick To win the big race today, but a lot of people go by the silks They go by the numbers they go by the track record of the horse our friends here are Derby veterans They've been here before they've done this. Tell us how you pick your horse I picked the horse based on the color that it is. So normally I like to pick the gray horses the gray horses What about the silks? And I don't normally look at the silks. No You know, so I kind of go with like a number name combo I look at the track record just kind of see what I'm feeling, you know It's just I more look the track record. I mean, you know, whether sloppy wet, you know Just kind of go from there. I had to have some luck with it last year. So I think I'm gonna stick with it So you're a little bit more intense now. It's my first time at the Derby I've got to place my bet coming up a little bit So what's the one thing that you would tell me that I need to make sure that I look at when picking my horse today? I would definitely say look at how it performed in Previously like he said on sloppy tracks to see how it runs on the wet weather just because it's been raining All right, we'll go with that and the color maybe of the silks today. Yeah now that I have all of my tips It's time to go place my bet. We'll send it back to you Covering the Derby from Churchill Downs, Jill Fraley Dotson, EKB news All right, thanks Jill coming up. She'll be still will introduce us to an inspirational lady from Turkey Creek with yet to know Plus this week's edition of Mountain Music. It's all coming up next on this week Hello, I'm Dr. Bill Harris medical director of cardiology at Pikeville Medical Center join us as we celebrate National Hospital Week May the 7th through the 13th We appreciate the nearly 3300 employees who dedicate their lives to serving others. 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Call now or go to redcopperpan.com So call 1-800-426-0848 call now There's a musical tradition here unlike anywhere else in America during this week We shine a light on part of that musical tradition. So now sit back relax and enjoy our mountain music It's time now for mountain music being brought to you by the Mountain Arts Center the main stage of the country music Moving from Elliot County to Huntington has caused that to clean even harder to his mountain roots in a way It's like the further you get the more you cling to your roots And so the more I push myself to bring out, you know, like this is who I am and when I write songs Those things come out more. I think keeping my material of my songs about my life and My family and the things that I grew up with as a way to say hey Huntington. This is who I am Sometimes good old country living is the best inspiration for a good song The song is small-town feeling that I wrote about Living in Elliot County. That's what I wrote it about I just wanted to write like a simple feel-good song and I just but everything that is in that song is something that I lived the Good times and the moonshine all that stuff that's It's real life Each of us goes through challenges in life. Sometimes those problems seem like more than we can bear Until we find support from those around us and sometimes from unexpected places That's the experience of the latest subject of our get to know series tonight. We get to know fake line Get to know is brought to you by dr. Tiffany Todd Duncan DMD Located on Mall Road in South Williamson 86 year old fake line has faced many obstacles in her life in 1992 She had breast cancer just last year. She had ovarian cancer and now lung cancer Cancer runs in our family base as when she found out about the ovarian cancer. It was a huge shock Well, I didn't have no symptoms or anything. So in September I had to have a Had had surgery and it was in fourth stage and I took six chemo treatments And five radiation treatments once the treatments were over they thought she was finished with cancer However, she then learned it had moved to her lungs. I don't know how much longer They want me to take some more chemo, but I don't think I'm going to take any more I said time you hit 86 everything started happening to me But you know, I've not give up yet Until the good Lord says it's time and I'll go as they continues her fight against cancer The community and even some strangers have rallied around her to show her support and love I guess I've got about 50 cards in all cards have been mailed from as far away as Colorado in support of Fay Schools sororities neighbors and friends have all come together. I appreciate, you know So And the thought for this, you know, of the people, you know, that there's a round If you would like to send Fay a card for support You can do so by using the address listed on your screen Reporting in Turkey Creek. I'm Shelby still for EKB news Coming up next will fill you in on a few happenings in your area as we take a look at the week ahead Stay with us. We'll be right back on this week Hello, my name is Cheryl Hickman. I'm vice president Assistant to the president CEO at Pikeville Medical Center Join us as we celebrate National Hospital Week May 7th through the 13th With the commitment and hard work of our employees We have grown from a small local hospital to a regional referral center Hi, I'm Dr. Judson Mel. I want to thank all of our PMC employees for always putting our patients first. Happy Hospital Week Mother's Day is May 14th and EKB TV is celebrating moms in a big way Celebrate with us by entering our mom and me selfie contest post your best mom and me selfie to the EKB TV Facebook page One lucky mom will win a night out with her whole family Starting with dinner at the landmark and ending with a movie at the Riverfill 10 in Pikeville We know moms love to spend time with the family all entries must be submitted by Friday May 12th at noon Go to the EKB TV Facebook page and enter now Here are some events in your area that you may be interested in the 2017 William G. Duke Golf Scramble will be held Thursday May the 11th beginning at 8 a.m At Stonecrest golf course proceeds from the scramble go to benefit the Big Sandy College educational foundation and Runners mark your calendars for the third annual awesome 80s glow run 5k That will take place on Saturday May 13th Registration begins at 6 30 with the run kicking off at 8 p.m. At US Bank in Prestonburg I hope you enjoyed our look back at some of the stories that made headlines this week Be sure to tune in next weekend at 6 p.m. Right here on EKB TV for this week. I'm Sean Allen. Have a great weekend