Documenting Regional Resilience — 'RISING' Now Streaming Worldwide

Canada, KY · July 28, 2026

Mist is clinging to the Tug Fork banks this morning before a warm afternoon settles in.

The Lead

The documentary RISING, which chronicles Eastern Kentucky’s remarkable rebuilding efforts following the historic floods, is now officially streaming on Prime Video. Produced to highlight community resilience and the statewide commitment to relocate housing to higher ground, the sixty-minute film features stories from across the region, including local collaborative housing developments. Proceeds from earlier screenings and current streaming are directly supporting the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund, providing ongoing aid for families facing natural disaster recovery. The release arrives alongside regional commemorations honoring the perseverance of mountain communities. Viewers can find the film directly through the platform's documentary catalog.

Local Pulse

  • Pike County Fair Continues All Week — Livestock exhibits and newly expanded animal barns at the fairgrounds are drawing steady crowds through the evening.

  • Local Educator Honored for Innovation — A Pike County high school teacher was recently named to the fifth cohort of the Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship.

Today's Outlook

  • High 89°F · Low 73°F — Rain (58% chance of precipitation) Keep an umbrella handy as scattered showers and storms move across the valley this afternoon.

What's On Around Town

  • Pikeville: Open Exhibit Night — Pike County Fairgrounds, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Check out prize-winning crafts, agriculture displays, and evening arena events.

  • Pikeville: Summer Acoustic Showcase — Downtown Park Pavilion, 7:00 PM Enjoy free live performances from regional Appalachian songwriters under the open sky.

Spotlight & Story

  • The Tug Fork Valley Heritage Carving a natural boundary through the heart of the mountains, the Tug Fork river basin has sustained generations of local settlements, coal mining communities, and vibrant family traditions rooted in rich Appalachian history.

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