Mountain Top Media begins its newest series showcasing the people behind the news
Reporters at Mountain Top News share a bit about themselves both on and off the job, beginning with Robin Tillman
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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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IRS tax deadline extended to November for Kentucky, 12 counties in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While April 15 is traditionally tax day in the United States, that is not the case for residents of Kentucky or certain areas of West Virginia affected by the Valentine’s weekend flood. Due to the disaster declaration, federal tax deadlines have been extended until Nov. 3…
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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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Home buyout Q&A to be held at Pike County Library April 15
Officials will answer questions for repeat flood victims seeking home buyouts.
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Magoffin County to begin work on a new community park
Magoffin Judge-Executive Matt Wireman plans to give residents more for recreation.
Read MoreJohn M. Stumbo Elementary hosts autism awareness event featuring children’s book author
Susan Mills used her children’s book series to explain ideas of diversity and inclusivity to students
Read MoreWoodsongs set to visit the Appalachian Center for the Arts to distribute musical instruments
The Lexington group will be coming to Pikeville on Sunday, April 13th to help flood survivors reclaim lost instruments
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