Johnson county man sentenced to life in prison
Stacy Collins, who admitted to kidnapping and murdering his 12-year-old daughter in August of 2022, received life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years on April 16, 2025.
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EKSC to hold autism event
The East Kentucky Science Center is hosting their 4th annual Autism & SPD event on April 24, 2025
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Pick & Bow Music Program
The Hindman Settlement School in Hindman, KY offers an after-school program to teach kids a variety of instruments.
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Home buyout Q&A held in Pikeville
A home buyout Q&A was held at the Lee Avenue Branch of the Pike County Library on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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Pikeville High School goes pink to support staff member
Students, faculty, and staff at Pikeville High School went pink to show support for a staff member who has been battling health problems.
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Floyd County officials launch KnowNow app
Floyd County Officials have launched the Know Now app to help keep people in the county informed.
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Pike woman recaptured after slipping away from police on her way to jail
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A woman who slipped away from police while being taken to jail was ultimately taken back into custody after a slip-and-fall. A sheriff’s deputy arrested Alexus Rudder, 22, of Pikeville, on an outstanding warrant and an indictment warrant Monday night. As she was being taken…
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New AI storyteller at library
New in the children’s section at the Pike County library is AIZVER, an AI interactive story teller.
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Murder suspect’s attorney renews push for speedy trial
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — An attorney for the man accused of killing Amber Spradlin is objecting to the prosecutor’s timeline for putting the case before a jury, saying his client’s mental health is deteriorating while he waits behind bars. Spradlin’s body was found June 18, 2023,…
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Magoffin man arrested on rape, incest charges
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Magoffin County man has been arrested on rape and incest charges, after a female relative accused of him of having sex with her. Dewayne Hunt, 58, of Salyersville, is charged with second-degree rape, incest and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse. The girl, who is now…
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