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PPD: Paintsville woman possessed meth in child’s presence
The Paintsville Police Department arrested a Paintsville woman on child endangerment and methamphetamine possession charges on July 3 following the execution of a search warrant, according to court documents. The citation said that a controlled buy was made that led to the issuance of the warrant, and that PPD Officers...
West Van Lear Man Facing DUI Charges
A West Van Lear man, William Blevins, has been arrested on several charges, including DUI, after he was stopped on his riding lawn mower. Police were responding to a call about a man flipping motorists off and possibly under the influence on Depot Road. At first, it alleged that when...
Preseason football games set for Miners, Panthers
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School football team will certainly get a tough test right out of the gate in the upcoming 2024 season. The Miners are scheduled to open up the preseason on Friday, Aug. 16 at home as Mingo Central is slated to host Kentucky state powerhouse Johnson Central at Mingo's Buck Harless Stadium in a 7 p.m. start.
PMC officials discuss infectious disease, summer safety
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pikeville Medical Center hosted its Freebie Friday this week, highlighting the importance of safety this season. The event opened up the second floor atrium to visitors, sharing information and tools to help people have a healthy, happy summer. From tick removal tools, to nasal sanitizer kits, doctors say the community event was a way to connect visitors with items that would come in handy during their summer hikes, vacations, and more.
Timothy H. Coleman Obituary
Timothy H. Coleman, 76, of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Martin County Healthcare Facility. He was born Dec. 3, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Harold L. Coleman and Mary Josephine Cox Coleman. Timothy is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Williamson. They were married...
Wolfpack closes out summer practice session
Defending Mingo County champion Williamson had a strong turnout for their summer practice session, with 20 players steadily showing up for workouts. Head coach Ron Joplin and assistant coach Jacob Staton used flex days to get in some extra work during the month of July.
State renewing contract for innovation hubs, including Bowling Green location
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that the state is supporting job growth by investing in six innovation hubs across Kentucky. According to a release by the governor’s office, the hubs are a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. The total funding is just over $3 million, the governor says.
Latta approved as Wayland’s engineering consultant
During the City of Wayland’s regular meeting on July 11, Cliff Latta assumed the role of the city’s engineering consultant. “This is a new position that we don’t currently have filled,” said mayor Jerry Fultz. “We need to establish this for a couple of grants, as well as other information and expertise that we don’t have.”
Catalytic Fund lands $1M pledge from Kentucky-based bank
The Catalytic Fund has received a new seven-figure pledge from one of its original investors. River city's most historic building saved with residential conversion. FIRST LOOK: Detailed plans emerge for historic building in NKY. NKY restaurant, bar closes after nearly three decades. Two local foundations pledge funds for NKY entrepreneurial...
Magoffin Co. man facing speeding, intoxication charges
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Salyersville man was arrested after he reportedly was traveling at a dangerous rate of speed and failed a field sobriety test. On July 16, Wayne County Sheriff deputies responded to complaints about Brady Helton driving recklessly on Kentucky Highway West 90. Deputies met the...
NME dance team to hold clinic, tryouts
SALYERSVILLE — The North Magoffin Elementary dance team is set to hold a clinic and tryouts. North Magoffin Elementary student-athletes in third grade-sixth grade can attend the dance clinic and tryouts. A dance clinic will be held at North Magoffin Elementary from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
Hometown Hero Award Set: Memorializes Captain Carter Conley
County Judge Executive Matt Wireman has announced that the county has established an award to recognize those who have worked to improve the lives of the citizens of Salyersville and Magoffin County and to memorialize Carter Conley, the long-time leader of the Magoffin County Rescue Squad. The award was created in cooperation with MCHS79, Inc., the non-profit group representing the Magoffin County High School Gold Ring Class of 1979.
Former psychiatrist sentenced to prison
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former Pikeville psychiatrist has been ordered to spend more than two years in prison, for illegally prescribing ADHD medications to patients without a legitimate medical need. Jason Noah Stamper, 52, pleaded guilty in March to a single count of distributing amphetamine. In his plea agreement,...
Two Inez men contribute to pill count in massive drug roundup
INEZ — Two Martin County men allegedly contributed to the overall pill count in the Kentucky State Police’s Operation Summer Heat—a drug roundup from Paducah to Pikeville last week that involved all 16 KSP posts. Authorities reported 490 criminal charges among 206 initial arrests in the sting,...
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