Jenny Wiley Festival Committee Considering Moving Festival to Archer Park
The committee that organizes the Jenny Wiley Festival is looking into the possible relocation of the festival from downtown Prestonsburg to Archer Park. One of the considerations is lack of […]
Unemployment Rate Rising Across The State
Unemployment is rising across the state. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports that Martin County has the highest rate of unemployment at 10.6 %, followed by Magoffin County, 10.1%; Breathitt and […]
3 Arrests Made In Search of Floyd County Home
Floyd County deputies were looking for a suspect and went to a home to find him; however, he wasn’t there, but they did arrest three people. The deputies went to […]
Pikeville Man Arrested Following Alleged Stabbing of Ex-Girlfriend’s Father
Police have arrested Joshua Jones, of Pikeville, for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s father. The police report said that Jones and his girlfriend were fighting when she decided to go stay […]
Man Arrested Following Counterfeit Money Investigation
The Magoffin County Sheriff’s Department investigation into a counterfeit $20 bill has led to the arrest of Kevin D. Music, of Oil Springs, on numerous charges after he tried to […]
Pike County Man Arrested on Theft Charges
Surveillance cameras and help from the public have led to the arrest of David Collins, of Pike County. The state police were called to investigate the theft of a $3,000 […]
It’s National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is holding its National Collection Week through November 25th. The First Baptist Church, in Inez, will participate in the nationwide program. This week, you can pack shoeboxes […]
Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVE
Safety effort to help prevent commercial motor vehicle-related crashes FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 18, 2024) — Driver safety is among the top priorities for the Kentucky State Police (KSP). From targeting unsafe driving […]
MC Mining Complex Lays Off Nearly 300
Two hundred eighty employees of the MC Mining Complex in Pike County are being laid off. The mine is operated by Alliance’s Resource Partners of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joseph W. Craft, […]
Fatal Crash on US-23 in Pikeville
A three-vehicle traffic accident on Thursday morning in Pikeville has taken the life of 40-year-old Jessica Hopkins. The Pikeville police reported that the accident occurred on Highway 23 as a […]