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I’ve been looking over Kentucky’s proposed Amendment 1, and something keeps coming back to me. Not necessarily whether the amendment is right or wrong, but whether we fully appreciate what we’re being asked to decide. O…
Read story →Kentucky voters will decide on Amendment 1 during the November 3 general election, a proposed constitutional change that would restrict when governors can issue pardons or commute criminal sentences. If approved, the am…
Read story →Marlee Crace, a senior at Magoffin County High School, has been named the school’s winner of the 2026–27 Big Sandy Idol competition. Crace earned first place with her performance of “Hopelessly Devoted to You” from the …
Read story →A search for a missing 5-year-old child with autism ended successfully Friday evening after emergency responders located the child in less than 10 minutes of arriving on scene. According to Paintsville-Johnson County Em…
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For eight years, I had the honor of serving the people of Magoffin County as your sheriff. It’s a responsibility I’ve never taken lightly, and one I’ve always been proud to have held. During those years, I worked to kee…
Read story →The Paintsville Police Department has confirmed an ongoing investigation into a death reported within the city. According to an official statement, the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation, but…
Read story →Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s Big Sandy Idol competition made a stop at Magoffin County High School, giving local students an opportunity to showcase their musical talents. The event featured the Big Sandy S…
Read story →Wolfe County Search & Rescue responded Thursday evening, October 22, to Princess Arch in the Red River Gorge after a female hiker suffered a lower leg injury while descending toward the arch. Rescue personnel located th…
Read story →Salyer Farms is inviting families to its 1st Annual Fall Carnival this Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 46 Finley Arnett Road in Salyersville. Admission is FREE, with plenty of free activities and fall fun for…
Read story →The Paintsville Police Department has announced the passing of Lee Ann Preston, wife of Paintsville Director of Public Safety Darrell Preston. In a statement, the department extended its heartfelt condolences to Directo…
Read story →Appalachia Insider is honored to be a sponsor of the First Annual SME PTA Car & Bike Show, coming to South Magoffin Elementary on Saturday, Oct. 24! The show runs from 2 to 4:30 p.m. with an entry fee by donation. The a…
Read story →Salyersville’s Fall Family Fun Day is happening Saturday, October 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at Salyersville City Park! Bring the whole family for an afternoon featuring: 🍁 Inflatables and face painting 🍁 Free hot dogs,…
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