Floyd prosecutor details some facts about home incarceration
Floyd Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner gives a clear picture of the details for home incarceration.
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Pike man charged with threatening deputy during Floyd County arrest
HAROLD, Ky. — A Pike County man faces a felony terroristic threatening charge in Floyd County, after allegedly threatening to kill the police officer who was arresting him following a domestic violence complaint. Floyd County deputies were dispatched to a home on Barn Branch last Wednesday over…
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Former teacher asks to change plea for federal child enticement charge
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former Magoffin County High School teacher has indicated he is ready to plead guilty in a federal enticement case. Jason Back, 43, of Salyersville, is accused of using social media to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. His attorney filed a motion Thursday asking to…
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UPike celebrates newest nursing graduates at pinning ceremony
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – On Saturday, Dec. 13, the University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing held a pinning ceremony in Booth Auditorium, honoring 17 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates as they received their nursing pins. The ceremony commemorated the students’ successful completion of their…
Read MoreUPike holds first-ever December commencement
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville hosted its first December commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, to recognize 88 graduates who had achieved academic milestones. The event took place in Booth Auditorium and was live-streamed for family and friends via UPike’s YouTube channel. Graduates…
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Floyd County Community Center opens
The community center held its ribbon-cutting today after 2 years of renovations.
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Update on Woodbooger car wreck
Pikeville FPD provides details about vehicle collision with Woodbooger in Pikeville.
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Collins recognized as Ky. Veterinarian of the Year
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Alumni of Big Sandy Community and Technical College are building legacies in their communities, and for Dr. Joey Collins, DVM, that legacy extends far beyond his veterinary clinic. A proud BSCTC alumnus, Collins was recently recognized as Veterinarian of the Year by the Kentucky Veterinary…
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Thousands wake up without power after night of heavy storms
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Strong winds and heavy rains early Friday morning took a toll on power lines, as area utility companies reported widespread outages. Kentucky Power was hardest hit, reporting more than 16,000 customers without power at the height of the outage. As of 10 a.m., that number was down…
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Tentative agreement reached to settle Pikeville’s lawsuit against cable provider
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The City of Pikeville has reached a tentative agreement with the city’s cable provider to settle the city’s lawsuit against the company. The city sued the parent company of Optimum, then known as Suddenlink, over allegations of poor service, a lack of promised upgrades…
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