Wise County, VA — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a meet and greet, Friday, December 20th from 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM. The department will have a special presentation for outgoing Sheriff Ronnie Oakes to recognize his 24 years of dedicated service. People will get to meet current…
Read MorePike County, KY — A woman causing a disturbance at a hospital was arrested for menacing. According to the arrest citation, Kentucky State Police responded to Tug Valley ARH in South Williamson to a complaint of an unruly patient. Troopers say 32-year-old Lorrie Maynard had left her hospital room…
Read MoreDickenson County, VA — Two members of the Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office recently completed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) basic training. Dickenson County Sheriff Scott Stanley recognized Sergeant Derek Kendrick and Investigator Tim Powers for completing the 7-day intense and specialized…
Read MoreBig Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) is offering pre-registration for the Subsidy portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The pre-registration will begin on Monday, October 21, and last until November 1. BSACAP Executive Director Wanda Thacker said…
Read MoreA child was transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon after being struck by a float during the Pikeville High School Homecoming Parade. Officials with the Pikeville Police Department say the elementary school student was riding on a float behind a vehicle, when he either fell or jumped onto the…
Read MoreMost people know Stephanie May Rose as a successful mother, wife and musician. But, many don’t know she is also a brain aneurysm survivor. September is brain aneurysm awareness month, and Stephanie recently shared her story with Mountain Top News’ Shannon Deskins. …
Read MoreLast week, Shannon Deskins climbed aboard a Pike County school bus to see how many drivers were passing stopped buses that were loading and unloading students. And, what she saw was shocking to everyone who saw it, including local law enforcement officials. This week, the Pike County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreLogan County, WV — A home confinement violation led to more troubles for a Logan County, West Virginia man. Deputies from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant in the Verdunville area of the county on 24-year-old Eric Brown for the violation. The deputies were assisted by Logan…
Read MoreFriday afternoon, Pike County Deputies were able to arrest a man who had been on the run for two years. 41 year old Jeremy Ratliff was located inside a 10th floor apartment in the Shelby Valley area, but was arrested in a different apartment after jumping from one balcony to the next, trying to avoid…
Read MoreFriday morning, two Pike County people charged earlier this week with human trafficking made their first appearance in court. Jacob West and Kena Reed, both of Pinsonfork, were arraigned in Pike Circuit Court, and both entered not guilty pleas. West and Reed were indicted Monday by a Pike County Grand…
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