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KSP: Johnson men found with half a pound of meth
Kentucky State Police, according to a statement from the agency's Post 9, arrested two individuals on April 25 after illegal drugs were discovered during a traffic safety checkpoint. KSP troopers, along with Post 9’s Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic safety checkpoint in the Salyersville community of Magoffin County, the...
Teacher of the Year highlights another Johnson County educator
Kevin Dailey, Kentucky’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, has been on a mission to recognize exceptional teachers as part of his series, “The (Im)Perfect Classroom.”. For the second time, Dailey has chosen to highlight a Johnson County educator, this time choosing Porter Elementary School teacher Nikki Johnson. “As...
Deputies search for girl, teen last seen in Sevier County in April
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy, who were last seen in Sevier County on April 22. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office published a poster, sharing that they were searching for Alaina Willis, 10, and Jesse Willis, 15. SCSO said the two may be in the […]
BSCTC Recognizes Paintsville ARH as Education First Employer
Big Sandy Community and Technical College recently acknowledged Paintsville ARH for achieving the designation of Education First Employer. This recognition, according to a statement from BSCTC, highlights ARH's dedication to supporting their employees through education and training initiatives, setting a commendable standard for other regional businesses. Businesses qualifying for the...
Housing Summit held in Johnson County
Johnson County’s first-ever Housing Summit was held on April 23 at the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum in Staffordsville. The event was the result of vision and planning by the Johnson County Fiscal Court, according to a statement from the court, and focused on addressing the housing crisis by exploring innovative approaches and collaborative solutions for their community.
Prestonsburg blows past Powell County on senior night
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Prestonsburg baseball beat Powell County 11-1 Friday night. The Blackcats got up in a hurry, scoring five runs in the second inning. Powell County answered with a run of their own in the top of the third. The Blackcats kept the offense going with a run...
Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Dylan Tomblin, 27, of Paintsville, was arrested Saturday in Lovely on a bench warrant. Deputy David Reffett made the arrest. Brett Waller, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday on Riverfront Road, Lovely, on a warrant for...
Big Sandy Senior Games open 37th year
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - More than 100 senior citizens signed up to bowl at Bowl Rite Lanes in Prestonsburg for the 37th annual Big Sandy Senior games. Senior citizen centers from Martin, Magoffin, Johnson, Floyd and Pike Counties bowled against each other in one of the many actives hosted by the Big Sandy Area Development District.
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