Letcher man surrenders after standoff with police
WHITESBURG, Ky. — A Letcher County man is in custody following an hours-long standoff with Kentucky…
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Ralph Davis is news director at Mountain Top News. He is a Prestonsburg native and lives there today.
Blue Gem Capital launches $1 million angel investment fund for Appalachian entrepreneurs
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A group of local investors based in Pikeville have officially launched Blue Gem Capital,…
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Two plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute meth in Wise County
ABINGDON, Va. — Two people pleaded guilty in federal court this week to conspiring to distribute…
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Floyd man ordered to remain in jail pending federal drug and gun trial
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Floyd County man who was indicted on armed drug trafficking charges earlier…
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Stines case heading back to court after months of delays
WHITESBURG, Ky. — After a nearly six-month delay, the murder case against a former Letcher County…
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Third former employee sues Mountain Comprehensive Care, claims firing for not submitting false bills
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A third high-ranking employee has filed suit against Mountain Comprehensive…
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Bicycle theft results in sex offender being arrested for not maintaining registration
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — What began as an investigation into the theft of bicycles resulted in a Paintsville…
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Postal Service holding job fair in Pikeville next week
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The Postal Service is hiring rural carrier associates in Pikeville, Elkhorn City,…
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Turner says Amber Spradlin witness has not been offered a deal for his testimony
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The prosecution in the Amber Spradlin murder case has refuted several claims…
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Martin County man arrested for insurance fraud
TOMAHAWK, Ky. — A Martin County man is facing a felony insurance fraud charge, after he allegedly…
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