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.
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Pike 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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Police: Man involved in DUI crash had 18 prior DUI convictions
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Magoffin County man with a long history of impaired driving is now facing felony and other charges, after a DUI-crash in Prestonsburg last week. On Tuesday, April 29, John Daniel Mullins, 44, of Salyersville, was driving along U.S. 23 near Bull Creek Trade Center, when he…
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Pike man charged with rape of minor
BELFRY, Ky. — A Belfry man has been arrested after being indicted on rape and other charges involving a minor. David M. Conley Jr., 51, was arrested Monday morning, following his indictment last week. He is charged with felony counts of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual…
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Rural Revival Project
The Rural Revival Music Festival will be in Inez, KY on May 17-18, 2025.
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