Members of the Justice for Amber group protested McKinney’s possible release
Spradlin supporters held a protest in Prestonsburg in response to the possible release of MK McKinney’s release from jail.
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93-year-old Paintsville theater undergoing renovations
Historic Sipp Theater is running a ‘re-seat the Sipp’ campaign.
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Questions answered about Little Caesars demolition
Owners say they may rebuild after rock hazard is removed.
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Floyd County reports another case of whooping cough
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — For the second time in four days, the Floyd County Health Department is notifying the public of a confirmed case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. In a letter to residents, Floyd County Public Health Director Martha Ellis said the latest case brings the total…
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Louisa woman arrested for heroin, fentanyl trafficking
LOUISA, Ky. — A search of a Lawrence County woman’s home resulted in the discovery of a large amount of heroin and fentanyl. Rita Faye Napier, 66, of Louisa, now faces charges of aggravated trafficking in heroin and fentanyl, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. During a raid of…
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PSC agrees to talk with Ky. Power about potential settlement in rate case
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has agreed to hold an informal conference with Kentucky Power today, in an attempt to see if a settlement is possible in the utility’s current rate case. Kentucky Power filed an application for a nearly 15 percent rate hike. If granted,…
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Amber Spradlin murder suspect granted second bond reduction
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The man accused of killing Amber Spradlin could soon be getting out of jail. On Friday, Special Judge Eddy Coleman agreed to a second bond reduction which his attorney has indicated in previous filings his client could meet. McKinney is accused of stabbing Spradlin to death…
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McKinney, Mullins lose bid to be freed from home incarceration
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Two defendants in case tied to the murder of Amber Spradlin have lost their bids to get out of home incarceration. Michael McKinney, 57, and Josh Mullins, 25, are each charged with eight counts of evidence tampering for allegedly trying to cover up the June 18, 2023, murder…
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Hearing in Stines murder trial set for next week
WHITESBURG, Ky. — A hearing has been scheduled in the case of former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines. Stines is charged with murder for shooting Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times in his chambers on Sept. 19, 2024. The entire incident was captured on security cameras.…
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Pikeville Medical Center and Kentucky Blood Center team up for blood drive
Walk-ins are welcome as the need for blood is at an all time high in the winter season
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