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A woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than $110,000 from the Wolfe County Animal Shelter. According to WYMT, Pam Pilgrim is accused of taking the funds between January 1, 2019, and July 1, 2024. Court…
Read story →The Harlan County Sheriff’s Office reports 10 arrests following a drug trafficking investigation involving traffic stops and multiple search warrants on October 17. Deputies conducted searches on Souleyret Drive in the …
Read story →Otis Cooley, 68, faces multiple charges following a single-vehicle crash on KY 1426 in the Toler Creek community of Floyd County on October 18. According to WMDJ, deputies found a Chevrolet Silverado nearly on its side …
Read story →Two Tutor Key residents were arrested following a shoplifting investigation at Walmart in Louisa on October 17. According to the Louisa Police Department, Officer Kirk discovered methamphetamine, $3,423 in cash, and dru…
Read story →The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Popup Driver Licensing Program will be at the Magoffin County Justice Center on Tuesday, October 20, offering local residents an opportunity to take care of driver’s license needs wi…
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Isaac Minix is seeking election as Magoffin County Clerk, campaigning on a platform of transparency, efficiency, and accountability in county government. Minix says his priorities include protecting election integrity, …
Read story →The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10 is advising motorists to watch for road crews and possible traffic delays Monday, October 19. Scheduled work includes: • Breathitt County: KY 315 (MP 9–11) and KY 1098 (M…
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“I’ve got jobs to finish.” Bobby McCool For State Representative 97th District, a Marine veteran and longtime educator, is seeking reelection to Kentucky’s 97th House District, representing Johnson, Martin, and part of …
Read story →An evening of dancing, entertainment and community generosity brought residents together for Dancing for Life, a fundraising event benefiting the Maddiwar House of Hope Homeless Shelter. The event featured performances …
Read story →Eastern Kentucky can expect a stretch of pleasant fall weather this week, with mostly sunny skies, mild afternoons and little chance of rain. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, high pressure will keep…
Read story →First responders across Floyd County came together Sunday, October 18, to honor retired Prestonsburg Fire Department Lieutenant Tim Johnson, escorting him home from Louisville. The procession began at the Mountain Arts …
Read story →The National Weather Service in Jackson is warning residents to prepare for another round of frost and freezing temperatures Sunday night into Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop into the low to mid-30s, p…
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Our core coverage follows Magoffin, Johnson, Floyd, Pike, and Martin counties, with reporting across neighboring Eastern Kentucky communities when the story calls for it.
