Preliminary Hearing held in Floyd County for Auxier shooting death case
Floyd County District Court reviewed a shooting death case as a result of an altercation that occurred in Auxier on Friday, April 25th
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Pikeville Fresh Market opens its doors
Formerly the Velocity Market on Hambley Boulevard, Pikeville Fresh Market welcomes shoppers at its grand opening
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Big Sandy RECC rate increase goes into effect without PSC approval
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Big Sandy RECC’s request for a $3.4 million rate increase is still pending before the Kentucky Public Service Commission, but the utility’s customers will see the higher rates on their next bills, anyway. Big Sandy is seeking its first rate increase since 2018, saying…
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Schools face difficulty after funding is pulled
After funding was pulled, many schools have begun facing sudden and unexpected challenges.
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Rate of drug overdose deaths decrease in Kentucky
The rate of drug overdose deaths has decreased in Kentucky by a little more than 30 percent, state report says.
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Public can meet three finalists for BSCTC president at reception next week
VERSAILLES, Ky. – The Kentucky Community and Technical College System has announced three finalists for the position of president at Big Sandy Community and Technical College following a nationwide search. The finalists include: Larry Bailey, Ph.D., an accreditation committee peer reviewer and advisor…
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Woman charged with smuggling drugs into federal prison
DEBORD, Ky. — A Maryland woman was arrested Sunday for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs in to the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy, in Martin County. A state trooper was called to the prison after staff reported seeing Kandy Leigh Wagner, 41, of Baltimore, passing balloons to an inmate she was visiting.…
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Man pleads guilty in vehicular homicide case in Prestonsburg
Marcus Logan Auxier pleaded guilty in vehicular homicide case in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, on May 5, 2025.
Read MorePike County Health Department promotes child seat safety check program
Pike County residents can visit the health department for free child seat inspections and installations
Read MoreFirst United Methodist Church in Prestonsburg hosts silent peace walk
The group gathered for a roundabout walk in the city to walk without promoting any kind of agenda
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