Man Facing Drug Related Charges in Floyd County

Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested Gary Combs on drug related charges. Police said a tip led to the arrest. Combs is charged with trafficking heroin, possession of a firearm […]

New Emergency Shelter Planned in Martin County

A new emergency shelter is being planned for Martin County.  A report in the Mountain Citizen said the health department’s Eric Mills made the announcement at a recent Kiwanis meeting.  […]

Fatal House Fire in Morgan County

A house fire in Morgan County has taken the life of 25-year-old Brycen Crips.  The fire also caused several injuries to Crips’ father who was airlifted to a hospital for […]

Appalachian Wireless Warns of Online Scammers

A Facebook post by Appalachian Wireless warns of a scammer that impersonates the company claiming to offer a $500 gift card. Don’t fall for phishing attempts or provide personal information […]

Statewide Unemployment Rate Rises

The state unemployment rate rose in 115 counties in the year from December 2022 to 2023. Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate at 9%. It was followed by […]