Christopher Allen

Founder of https://appalachiainsider.com – Writer, Philosopher, Podcaster, Kentucky, Magoffin/Salyersville Kentucky. You can follow me over on twitter – https://twitter.com/chrisallen0035 Always learning about economics, politics, and society.

Principal Arrested

Principal Arrested: Alleged Strangulation Sparks Legal Battle

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Incident Description A Principal Arrested from Magoffin County’s North Magoffin Elementary faces allegations of strangling his wife. Deputies Neil and Donavon Watson apprehended James Keith Isaac, after reports that he allegedly strangled his wife at their Salyersville residence on Monday.  Arrest Citation Details According to details from an arrest citation obtained by Appalachia Insider, the […]

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Magoffin County Man Arrested

Magoffin County Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking Following Traffic Stop

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1. Traffic Stop and Initial Suspicions ROYALTON, Ky. — A routine traffic stop near Royalton led to the arrest of Daniel Jackson, 56, after law enforcement officials discovered a cache of illegal drugs in his possession. The incident unfolded when a deputy pulled over Jackson for a license plate violation, noting that the plate lacked

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Left-Hand Fork Clash: Stabbing Incident Unfolds in Magoffin County”

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Distress Call Sparks Altercation: Overview of the Incident On February 1st, 2024, Deputy Tyler Lafferty from the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call reporting an altercation with weapons involved at the Left Hand Fork of Johnson Rd. Witness Perspectives: Accounts of the Altercation Upon arrival, Deputy Lafferty made contact with Mr. Terrick

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Salyersvilles Fiscal Challenges

Mayor Howard Collaborates with League of Cities to Address Salyersville’s Fiscal Challenges

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Mayor Howard collaborates with the League of Cities to address fiscal challenges, prioritizing timely audits and a qualified CPA for government grants, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to financial transparency and growth.

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$1,000,000 Murder Mystery: Breathitt County Resident Charged Amidst Chilling Discoveries

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Breathitt County resident Fairley Napier faces formal charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection to an ongoing investigation involving a missing woman. Presently, Napier is incarcerated at the Kentucky River Regional Jail, with a substantial $1,000,000 Bond. Initial Identification and Arrest The narrative began to unfold when Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan

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Burned Body Discovered in BLOODY Breathitt Kentucky

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In a heartbreaking incident, human remains were found inside a burned vehicle in the Southfork community of Breathitt County (Jackson Kentucky). The confirmation of this discovery has brought a somber atmosphere to the region. However, the challenging condition of the remains means that positive identification will take time. Condolences are pouring in on social media

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Lighthouse

Rick Whitley: A Guiding Light in the Shadows, The Lighthouse for Magoffin’s Hope

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“In an ordinary grocery run, Rick Whitley’s life took an extraordinary turn. Facing dire circumstances, he responded with compassion, sparking a commitment to address homelessness. This journey led to the establishment of the Lighthouse Homeless Shelter, a beacon of hope in Magoffin County.”

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The Halloween Dilemma: Trunk-or-Treats vs. Door-to-Door Trick-or-Treating

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While I absolutely love the fact that communities are coming together to have “trunk-or-treats,” which provide entertainment and a positive environment for our children to attend, it appears to me that individual trick-or-treating from door-to-door seems to be falling by the wayside. In this article I will cover my thoughts and opinions on how trick-or-treating

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Magoffin County High School threat

Magoffin County High School Threat: Sheriff Meade Provides Details on Alleged Incident

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Magoffin County News Network interviewed Sheriff Bill Meade of the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Department today regarding an alleged threat directed at Magoffin County High School. The Sheriff confirmed that the school had alerted their department to the alleged threat earlier on the same day. To protect the identity of the individual involved, who is reported

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