Mountain Empire Community launches its healthcare worker program
The program will offer students a chance to take part in internships and other opportunities right from home.
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Johnson woman sentenced in federal drug case
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County woman will spend nearly five years in prison, after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge. Tiffany Nichole Blanton, 34, of Oil Springs, pleaded guilty in April to a single count of possession of meth with the intent to distribute. She was arrested last August,…
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Raid results in Letcher man’s arrest for trafficking
COLSON, Ky. — A Letcher County man faces numerous felony charges after police conducted a search at his home. The Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigations Unit went to the home of Billy Sturgill, 59, of Colson, with a search warrant, where they found what they described as…
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A different kind of senior prom was held in Paintsville
The Johnson County Paintsville Department of Tourism arranged a prom night for seniors.
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Filmmaker returns to Pike County to film his first feature film
Former South Williamson resident Adam Murphy is back from Los Angeles to film his horror movie “Holler,” a slasher take on the genre.
Read MoreHillbilly Christmas in July has passed its $1 million goal after 20 years of charity
The group was presented a large check to help push them over their goal
Read MoreThe Southeast KY Chamber of Commerce is offering local businesses and brand a way to improve their social media presence
Members can sign up for free to learn more about creating and spreading their online posts
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Floyd man charged with assaulting wife, holding her prisoner
IVEL, Ky. — A Floyd County man faces felony charges, after his wife showed up at a hospital with numerous injuries, saying he had attacked her. Police were called Thursday to a domestic assault complaint at Highlands ARH. There, the woman told them that her husband — James Chadrick Burchett,…
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KSP investigates after suspect shot in Letcher County
JEREMIAH, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is investigating, following an officer-involved shooting in Letcher County over the weekend. Just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, a state trooper and a sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of a domestic dispute involving gunfire at a home along Route 160. Police…
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TekCenter actively enrolling new trade skill students
Enrollment typically rests at between 40 to 50 students. Enrollment ends August 2.
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