Kansas woman facing felony drug charges after first being arrested while visiting prison
WHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — A Kansas woman is facing criminal charges in Floyd County, after she was allegedly…
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Ralph Davis is news director at Mountain Top News. He is a Prestonsburg native and lives there today.
Shoplifting suspect arrested after leading police on chase
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pikeville woman who was suspected of shoplifting made matters worse for herself…
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After first attempt rejected, drug suspect again asks to plead guilty
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The on-again, off-again federal drug trial of a Pike County man appears off again,…
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Judge denies murder suspect’s request for lower bond
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The man accused of killing Amber Spradlin will see his bond remain at $5 million,…
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Shoplifting complaint leads to felony assault, drug trafficking charges for Pike woman
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Police called to investigate a shoplifting complaint over less than $16 ended…
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BOP gives green light to new federal prison in Letcher County
ROXANA, Ky. — The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has given the go-ahead for a new federal prison to be…
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11 candidates launch write-in races in 29th District Senate race
Election Day is just eight days away, and one local race is entering uncharted territory, as candidates…
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Federal grand jury charges man with fentanyl trafficking in Letcher
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A federal grand jury has charged a man with distributing fentanyl in Letcher…
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Louisville man faces federal drug case out of Magoffin County
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man who was arrested on drug charges in Magoffin County last year…
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Court filing gives glimpse into prosecution’s case in Amber Spradlin murder
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A response filed Wednesday in the Amber Spradlin murder case is providing the…
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