Inmate walks away from Pike County jail
UPDATE — Kentucky State Police reports that Hurley has been arrested. PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky…
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Ralph Davis is news director at Mountain Top News. He is a Prestonsburg native and lives there today.
Former Mountain Comp CFO claims she was subjected to retaliation for refusing to submit fraudulent bills
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Mountain Comprehensive Care’s former chief financial officer has sued…
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KSP seeking info on Pike man wanted for attempted murder
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man who was indicted over allegations he tried to kill three people…
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Local groups receive America250KY grants for historic preservation
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Heritage Council has announced the final round of America250KY Sub-Grant…
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Police have wall removed to arrest burglary suspect
PIPPA PASSES, Ky. — A man was arrested for burglary and other charges after getting stuck inside…
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Paintsville Police arrest man for burglary, assault, attempted escape
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County man was arrested early Sunday morning, after a Paintsville…
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Greenbrier announces plans to idle seven mines, lay off 530
LORADO, W.Va. — More than 500 coal miners in Logan County will lose their jobs in April, following…
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Traffic stop results in drug trafficking charges for Martin County pair
TOMAHAWK, Ky. — A Martin County man and woman face drug trafficking charges, after police found…
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Kentucky Power asks PSC to spread winter storm fuel charge out across three months
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Power is asking the Public Service Commission for a permission to spread…
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Retired miners say coal company reneged on promise of lifetime health care
ABINGDON, Va. — A dozen retired coal miners are suing a Buchanan County mining company, claiming…
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