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Middlesboro PD conducts death investigation
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Middlesboro Police Department responded to a call about a man’s unresponsive body on 15th Street. Officers responded to the man calling in both the Bell County Deputy Coroner and the Coroner to pronounce the man dead. The man was identified as John Robert Futson,...
Man stabbed to death near Audi Field in Southwest DC
A suspect is in custody for allegedly stabbing a man to death Saturday night near Audi Field in Southwest D.C., police say. Wali Shabazz, 49, of Southwest D.C., was arrested and charged with second degree murder while armed, the Metropolitan Police Department said in a release. Officers were called to...
Missing Korean war hero from Pennington Gap finally laid to rest after 70 years
PENNINGTON GAP, Va. (WCYB) — An emotional time for people in Pennington Gap as an American hero was brought home and finally laid to rest. Honestly think about the mother and father that never had the answer, never had a body identified of their son, said Chaplain of the Virginia army National Guard Brett Johnson, they lived and died never knowing that his remains would be identified one day and that we would be brought back here and buried where he came from.
Perry woman facing child endangerment charge
A Perry County woman is facing a child endangerment charge after police responded to a call from social services. According to a citation written by Hazard Police Department Officer Michael Ritchie, he responded to the call April 11 at Hazard ARH after the social services personnel reported there were two people in a room at the medical center who allegedly had methamphetamine in their possession.
Claiborne County man charged with stealing $5,000 worth of fishing rods, reels
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WVLT) - A Claiborne County man was charged after police said he stole fishing rods and reels worth $5,000 in Kentucky. Officers with the Middlesboro Police Department responded to a theft involving several fishing rods and reels on April 19, according to the MPD. MPD said officers investigated...
An early taste of summer continues through the weekend
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The last weekend of April is featuring weather that would be more common in the first weekend of June. It’s a warm and mainly cloudy day across the mountains with some isolated showers scattered between the peaks of sunshine. This pattern of warm weather looks to continue for the next couple of days as we get ready to roll the calendar forward to may.
Harlan County Conservation District provides budget report
The Harlan County Fiscal Court heard the annual budget report from the Harlan County Soil Conservation during the panel’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April, 16, at the Harlan County Courthouse. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called on David Howard to provide the report and update the magistrates on activities by Harlan County Soil Conservation District. […] The post Harlan County Conservation District provides budget report appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Feelin’ like Summer?
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Look for a late day - evening shower. Otherwise, a summer time feel is the theme moving through the weekend. Look for the clouds to continue to slowly increase today. We won’t really see a “rogue” shower threat evolve until later this afternoon into this evening. High temperatures will top out between 73° to 79°.
Traffic stop results in drug arrest
A Harlan County woman is facing multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine and heroin after allegedly being found in possession of the substances following a traffic stop. Rebecca Helton, 44, of Wallins, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Carmical on April 17. According to a press release, Carmical performed a traffic stop on […] The post Traffic stop results in drug arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
HCHS completes installation of state-of-the-art access control system
Harlan County Schools Superintendent Brent Roark and Harlan County High School Principal Kathy Napier have announced the implementation and completion of our new Access Control System. This cutting-edge system is designed to enhance the safety and security of our students, staff, and our campus facility. The Access Control System, a key component of our ongoing […] The post HCHS completes installation of state-of-the-art access control system appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Women Rise: Creating a leadership legacy
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Hazard Community and Technical College, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center and Southern Kentucky Community and Technical College joined forces to host a “Leading Ladies Conference” at the BSCTC campus on Friday, April 19. The event brought together business women, women...
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