Pike Central High School’s jazz band impresses staff and visitors at Pikeville Medical Center
The jazz band continues its tradition of Christmas concerts at the hospital by putting a jazz spin on holiday classics
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Judi’s Place for Kids plans gingerbread house building contest for all ages
The organization has received donated gingerbread house kits and invites area children to join in the Christmas fun
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Pikeville Police Department gets ready for annual Christmas with a First-Responder
First responders are gearing up to help kids in need enjoy Christmas.
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Mingo woman charged with beating, burning Pike woman
FREEBURN, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is investigating a violent attack that left a Pike County woman critically injured. Troopers were called Saturday to Chestnut Branch in Freeburn, where they found Nancy Gearles was found lying on a bench outside a burning house with multiple cuts, bruises…
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Maynard sentenced to more than 17 years for producing child porn
ASHLAND, Ky. — A Pike County man has been sentenced 17.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography. Lonnie James Maynard, 54, of Raccoon, pleaded guilty to producing child porn back in August. In his plea agreement, he admitted directing a boy to send him a two-second…
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Johnson man’s child porn trial delayed
PIKEVILLE, Ky. –The trial of a Johnson County man accused of secretly videoing a 15-year-old girl while she changed clothes and bathed has been delayed to allow the defense time to review the evidence. Henry Jonathan Ritscher, 43, of Paintsville, is facing federal charges of producing and possessing…
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Floyd man charged with leading police on 110 mph chase after stealing cable
HUEYSVILLE, Ky. — A Floyd County man is facing several felony charges for leading police on a high-speed chase after allegedly stealing cable. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office was called to Jefferson Road at Hueysville Monday night, when a resident said internet service went out and he…
Read MoreFreeda Harris Ministry Center prepares for Christmas givaway
The annual Christmas on the Creek event will see dozens of area families getting help to make their Christmas a bit brighter
Read MoreThe 5th annual Whimsical Winterfest sees hundreds of Pikeville shoppers at the Appalachian Wireless Arena
Vendors set up over the weekend to help shoppers round out their Christmas list
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Mountain Top Media’s ‘Blizzard Bash’ another successful community event
Community members turned out Saturday to enjoy live music and holiday fun at Mountain Top Media’s ‘Blizzard Bash’ event.
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