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Kentucky State Police investigates fatal UTV collision
MCCARR — A 28-year-old man lost his life in a UTV accident Saturday in the McCarr community of Pike County. Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call at 11:39 p.m. reporting a collision had occurred on State Highway 1056. Troopers from Post 9 responded and began the investigation.
(Re)Uniting for recovery
Kim was just a few weeks away from graduating Mingo County Drug Court in 2020 when, in her words, “I found my mom dead.”. Such an unexpected and traumatic event could have derailed Kim and kept her from reaching her final destination of addiction recovery. But that didn’t happen....
Mingo County man arrested for Attempted Murder
WILLIAMSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mingo County man has been taken into custody in relation to multiple charges. According to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, deputies with the department, including Sergeant Mines, Corporal Thomas, and Deputy Sipple facilitated the arrest of James Hash. Hash faces charges in relation to property […]
Pikeville hosts Hillbilly Days parade
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) - Since 1977, the Shriners of eastern Kentucky have hosted a spring festival geared toward raising funds and awareness for kids with special medical needs. Hillbilly Days is a three-day festival that draws clans of Shriners and friends of the mountains from as far away as Canada...
Mingo County Schools given all clear after domestic incident leads to lockdown
UPDATE: (5:15 p.m. Thursday) – West Virginia State Police are releasing more information about the incident that led to a school lockdown in Mingo County. According to WVSP, the incident was a domestic call in the Bend Creek area of Logan County. Troopers say a male allegedly fired a shot during the incident and then […]
One sentenced on methamphetamine charges in Logan County
LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One individual was sentenced on Friday in relation to multiple charges pertaining to the delivery of methamphetamine. According to Logan County Prosecuting Attorney David Wandling, “o April 19, 2024, Christopher Hairston was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Kelly Codispoti to 10 years in the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for his […]
Lady Panthers defeat Westside Renegades
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley picked up another win April 18 over the Westside Renegades 7-4 in Wyoming County. Tug Valley led 4-2 after two innings of play and added a couple of more runs in the fourth frame. The Lady Panthers tacked on...
Middle school softball roundup: Lady Rangers top Pack, 9-1, in county clash
NAUGATUCK – Emma Lackey was again on top of her game as she fired a no-hitter and led the Lenore Middle School softball team to a 9-1 win at home over Williamson on Monday night at the Tug Valley High School softball field in Naugatuck. Lackey struck out 17...
Lady Miners sweep Tolsia, top Westside to get above .500
GLENHAYES – The Mingo Central High School softball team rolled to a doubleheader sweep on the road at Tolsia on Tuesday evening as the Lady Miners blew away the Rebels. Mingo Central routed the Rebels 20-3 in the opener, then coasted to an 18-3 win in the nightcap. Both...
Mingo County Republican Women's Organization Hosts Candidate Forum Ahead of Election Day
The Mingo County Republican Women's Organization recently held a candidate forum on April 13 in preparation for the upcoming Election Day on May 14. The event took place at the Williamson Community Center, with Jarrod Dean, Director of the Williamson Parks and Recreation, moderating the event. The evening began with...
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