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Former doctor sentenced to one year and one day for drug conspiracy

May 01, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A former Paintsville doctor has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison,…

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After confusion, judge allows murder suspect limited release to meet with attorneys

May 01, 2026

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Hours after erroneous media reports triggered a false alarm that murder defendant…

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Judge orders hearing to determine whether to delay Amber Spradlin murder trial again

May 01, 2026

M.K. McKinney, Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Special Judge Eddy Coleman on…

M.K. McKinney Amber Spradlin

Reports of accused killer’s release ahead of trial were premature

May 01, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE: There has been an update to this story, after the judge agreed to allow McKinney to meet…

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LIFE-ALTERING IMPLICATIONS: Turner files last-ditch motion to delay Amber Spradlin trial

Apr 30, 2026

M.K. McKinney, Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A blood-spattered door and…

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Police arrest two after squatting complaint, later charge one with drug trafficking

Apr 30, 2026

Vangie Thacker and Donique Mitchem BELFRY, Ky. -- A complaint about squatters resulted in two people…

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Postal Service to temporarily raise shipping costs

By Ralph Davis
April 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — People all across America, and especially in Eastern Kentucky, have been watching their everyday costs rise. From gas to food to utility bills, everything seems to be getting more…

U.S. Sen. Dr. Rand Paul hemp

Sen. Paul files bill to allow states to opt out of impending hemp THC ban

By Ralph Davis
April 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last year, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell inserted language in the agriculture appropriations bill that would implement a near-total ban on all intoxicating hemp products. U.S. Sen. Dr.…

America's Favorite Student

Letcher county boy running for America’s Favorite Student

By Robin Tillman
April 14, 2026

6-year-old David Brown is in the top 10 of national competition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrINKy9EIC0

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Stapleton, Childers score Grammys

By Robin Tillman
February 4, 2026

Paintsville Tourism’s Kay Hall shares what it was like to be Childers’ music teacher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eESgMjZDaBw

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Former doctor sentenced...

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M.K. McKinney, Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Special Judge Eddy…

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BELFRY, Ky. - Belfry Pirates offensive lineman Bo Wolford has made it official; he will continue his role as an outstanding student athlete by committing to play football at Morehead State University. Leading up to this…

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