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 […]
Pikeville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Armed Drug Trafficking Charges

Joshua “Fudge” Habern, of Pikeville, has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving armed drug trafficking in Floyd County. In his plea agreement, Habern admitted to having 133 grams of meth, along […]
Pikeville Medical Center and Big Sandy Community and Technical College Join Forces to Enhance Leadership Skills

Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), a leading healthcare provider in eastern Kentucky, partnered with Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Workforce Solutions (BSCTC) to deliver specialized leadership training to over 150 […]
State Police Announce Trooper Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day Sale

Every purchase supports a child in need FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police is announcing the Trooper Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day sale, offering the public an exclusive […]
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. […]
Series of Job Fairs to be held in March

If you are having trouble finding a good job because of past substance abuse, or if you recently got out of jail, the Northern Improvement Company might have an opportunity […]
Paintsville High School Students tour Tek Center

A group of students from Paintsville Independent Schools toured the Tek Center facilities in Inez on Wednesday. The Tek Center is the state’s newest trade college offering hands-on training in […]
Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputies Discover Thousands of Dollars in Stolen Property

Floyd County Sheriff deputies have found thousands of dollars in stolen property. The Sheriff’s Department said they received tips that led them to the stolen property which included pressure washers, […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Johnson County

A traffic stop for speeding led to a drug arrest. A Johnson County deputy stopped Forrest Davis for going 73 mph in a 55-mph zone. When he smelled marijuana, the deputy […]
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 […]