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Pike Co. employee charged after reported threats, shooting
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - A Pike County man is facing multiple charges after an incident at the office of Pike County Judge Executive Ray Jones. Police responded after a complaint on Monday of an incident at Jones’ office. When they arrived, police said Jones told them a worker was...
KSP: Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrests
A Floyd County duo was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a recent traffic stop, Kentucky State Police said. According to court documents written by KSP Trooper Samuel Reed, on April 10, Trooper Matthew Day observed a 2023 Nissan Sentra traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop.
Write a last will and testament for free May 8 in Inez
INEZ — Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network announced it will conduct a will-writing clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 8 at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. Residents can meet with an attorney and write a simple will at no cost. There are no eligibility requirements for the...
Flood survivor celebrates new beginnings after century of family legacy
INEZ — Slone was 16 when she moved into the old house on land that her family lived on for over 100 years on Camp Branch in Inez. It was her home until a flash flood swept through the property in 2022, tearing up the century-old structure and leaving Slone to sleep on her daughter’s sofa. Now, however, thanks to a group of generous donors, funders and volunteers, the 74-year-old Slone has a brand-new home on the same site as the former.
Bulldogs paw Blackcats, 11-8
It was a battle of the regions Tuesday night at Hazard as the 14 Region’s Hazard Bulldogs hosted the 15th Region’s the Prestonsburg Blackcats in baseball action at the friendly confines of Hazard High School. The Bulldogs prevailed over the Blackcats by a score of 11-8. After holding...
Jaguars defend home field against the Bobcats
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Floyd Central beat Betsy Layne, 17-4, on Friday. The Jaguars went up 2-0 after the first inning. They added to that lead in the second and third innings, making it 6-0 after three. Floyd Central hung on to win, 17-4, in 5-innings. Mason Anderson led...
Planting Seeds of Hope serves families with garden supplies
INEZ — Coordinators from the Martin County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers launched their Planting Seeds of Hope program Monday outside the Inez Freewill Baptist Church gymnasium. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the FRYSCs have provided the community with surplus garden supplies. Kara Beth Marcum, Youth...
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