FOR RELEASE: November 21, 2025 

Kentucky Tonight takes a deep dive into how tourism is bolstering the eastern Kentucky economy. Learn how Pike, Bell and Boyd counties are making the most of the mountains, trails and reimagining old surface mines. Host Renee Shaw and a panel of tourism and economic development experts will take questions during this live taping.  

Guests include Mike Mangeot, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism; Kitty Dougoud, Kentucky Main Street Program Administrator; Seth Wheat, Director of Interpretation & Engagement, Kentucky State Parks; and Jill Fraley Dotson, Executive Director of Community Relations Tourism and Main Street for Pikeville. 

Kentucky Tonight  
KET Monday, November 24 • 8/7 pm  
Watch on-demand at KET.org and the PBS App 

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