Frankfort, KY — Kentucky’s statewide unemployment numbers have been released. Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary September 2019 unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, that according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development…
Read MoreDickenson County, VA — The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services has announced the awarding of a $85,000.00 grant to the Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office. According to Dickenson County Sheriff Scott Stanley, the grant will provide new body worn cameras to every deputy, equip 7 vehicles…
Read MoreMany folks struggle on a day to day basis in our community. A collaboration between Food City’s Store Manager Tim Collins, Grace Fellowship Church’s Debby Bailey, and Tony Tackett allows anyone to purchase non-perishable food items and donate to those in need by a “blessing buggy”.…
Read MoreLawrence County, KY — A Lawrence County man has been charged with Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses. 32-year-old Ricky Henry of Lowmansville, was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The Kentucky State Police electronic Crime branch began the…
Read MoreThe 14th annual free antique appraisals event will begin this Thursday at 3 PM until 7 PM at the Lee Avenue Pike County Library location. Our community has always thrived on handmade goods and collectibles, so now is the chance to bring any of those “diamonds in the rough” to be appraised…
Read MorePolice in Floyd County arrested a man Tuesday night after leading them on a more than 20-mile chase. 29-year-old Kenneth Spurlock of Martin was operating a motorcycle and refused to stop. He is facing several charges, including 16 counts of Wanton Endangerment of a police officer. Floyd County Sheriff…
Read MoreOn October 29th, business leaders and those interested in strengthening their leadership skills are encouraged to attend a half day event at the University of Pikeville. The seminar, called “Live 2 Lead in the Mountains,” is being organized by one of the region’s most respected leaders,…
Read MoreMcDowell County, WV — Two people considered suspects in the death of a Minnesota man have been charged with murder. According to the West Virginia State Police, the skeletal remains of John Thomas McGuire were found buried in a shallow grave in late September in McDowell County, West Virginia.…
Read MorePrestonsburg, KY — Prestonsburg City Police responded to a complaint Tuesday of a child left unattended in a hot vehicle. According to authorities, complaints from concerned neighbors indicated that a small child was left in a parked truck on Cliffside Circle in Prestonsburg and that no adult…
Read MorePrestonsburg, KY — A bulldozer accident resulted in the death of a Prestonsburg man. According to Kentucky State Police at the Pikeville Post, the accident occurred just after 6 pm Monday in the Sycamore Hollow area on KY RT 194. Investigating Troopers determined that 70-year-old Larry Blackburn…
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