Prestonsburg Police Arrest Suspected Child Predator Following Investigation
The following is a release from the Prestonsburg Police Department: On December 5, 2023, PPD Detective Brad Caldwell, who is affiliated with Internet Crimes Against Children organizations, and is specially […]
Alcohol Sales In Inez Begin in January
The sale of alcohol in the city of Inez is expected to begin January 12th. Inez Mayor Ed Daniels conducted the first official reading of the “Alcoholic Beverage Control […]
Hunt Event Scheduled to Control Deep Population Near Stone Crest Golf Course
A large deer population is causing damage at the Stone Crest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. The City Council has approved a hunt using bows and crossbows to be held in […]
3 Facing Drug Charges in Hazard
Police in Hazard have arrested three men with similar charges but in two separate cases. A Hazard policeman saw a man sitting inside a pickup truck who he knew had […]
Arrest Made Following High Speed Chase in Boyd County
A high-speed chase in Boyd County has resulted in one arrest. A Kentucky state police report said Benjamin Layne refused a traffic stop leading troopers on a high-speed pursuit through heavy traffic while tossing […]
Funding Announced to Improve Housing in East Kentucky
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has announced grant funding for over $935,000 that will help improve housing in Eastern Kentucky. The press release states that over 80 families will […]
Alley Fest Announces 2024 Dates
The Paintsville Alley Fest has announced August 30th and 31st will be the dates for the 2024 festival dates. This would move the festival away from the Apple Festival weekend in Paintsville. Further […]
Johnson County Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Samantha Nichole Daniels, of Johnson County, has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for her part in a drug distribution conspiracy. Daniels pleaded guilty last December to […]
Paintsville Police and Fire Depts. Reward Good Drivers
The Paintsville Fire and Police Departments are rewarding good drivers. The departments are watching for drivers doing the right thing so that they can reward them with gift cards. Local […]
National Study Ranks Kentucky Unhealthy
A national study of health rankings has listed Kentucky near the bottom. A report from America’s Health Rankings from the United Health Foundation ranks Kentucky 41st in the country in […]