Crystal Jones
Special Projects ReporterCrystal Joined WEKU as Special Projects Reporter in April 2022. She has a background in independent media, she has worked in newsprint, film, and radio with indie artists and small businesses across Eastern Kentucky for more than 20 years.
Her focus is promoting, and sharing the stories of, the people and places of Kentucky that inspire and amuse.
Crystal is also the creator and host of the independent podcast, A Mewz in the Mountains. Nominated for Best Podcast by the 2023 Appalachia Arts and Entertainment Awards.
In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Kentucky outdoors and attending local music festivals.
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Governor Beshear has put into place a pre pardon for users of medicinal cannabis until HB 47 takes full effect in 2025.
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An eastern Kentucky entrepreneur is raising crickets as a potential future food source.
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This event brings together minds to help improve life in one of the most impoverished regions of the country.