PIKEVILLE, Ky. — We’re getting a clearer picture of the allegations against two Pike County residents who were arrested last week. Malinda Mounts, 44, and her boyfriend, Josh Allen, 26, both of Deadening Fork Road at Robinson Creek, were arrested Jan. 30. Each was charged with two counts…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man will spend the rest of his life in prison, after being found guilty of smuggling drugs into the Pike County Detention, resulting in the death of one person. Back in October, a jury found Justin Bryant, 38, of Shelbiana, guilty of conspiracy to distribute heroin…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Pikeville Medical Center continues to utilize advanced tools and techniques, and the dedicated team at the Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Institute is no exception. On Monday, Feb. 6, PMC Orthopedic Surgeon Kevin Pugh, MD, installed PMC’s first smart knee implant.…
Read MorePHELPS, Ky. — A traffic stop for a registration violation resulted in two Pike County residents being arrested for drug trafficking. A state trooper pulled over a Chevy Tahoe on Route 632 at Phelps, just before 4:30 Saturday afternoon.The occupants of the vehicle — identified as Justin Tackett,…
Read MoreABINGDON, Va. — A Wise County man has entered a guilty plea to federal drug and gun charges. Jamie Lynn Johnson, 45, of Coeburn, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, distributing meth and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug offense. According to an affidavit from an ATF agent who investigated…
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men after seizing more than a half-pound of various types of drugs. Elijah Eugene Hall, 32, of Williamson, and Kyree Diangilo Prather, 24, of Cincinnati, were arrested on Friday, after they were allegedly found in possession…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Police have released the identity of a man who was killed after being struck by a car along U.S. 23 over the weekend. Around 3 p.m., Saturday, Keene Michael Johnson, 44, of Pikeville, was struck by a car traveling south on U.S. 23, near the Community Trust Bank tower. Police,…
Read MoreSALYERSVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct a Public Information Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Salyersville regarding the Magoffin-Floyd section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion. The public meeting will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Magoffin County High School,…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Community Trust Bancorp Vice Chairman, President and CEO Mark A. Gooch has announced that Cynthia L. “Cindy” Adkins has been promoted to the position of Executive Secretary, Stock Transfer Administrator of Community Trust. Adkins’ responsibilities include receiving, reviewing…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — We now know the name of a man shot and killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop Friday afternoon. The Lexington Herald-Leader has reported that the Floyd County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as Glenn Edward Bays, 35, of Harold. Bays was killed after being pulled…
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