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Judge denies bond reduction in Spradlin murder case
A circuit judge has refused to reduce the $5 million bond on which the man accused of killing Amber Spradlin is being held. In an order issued Oct. 28, Chief Regional Circuit Judge Eddy Coleman wrote that bond for Michael "MK" McKinney III, 24, of Arkansas Creek Road, Martin, on charges including murder linked to the June 2023 murder of Spradlin, was not excessive.
Utility theft discussion continues in Wheelwright
City of Wheelwright commissioner Andy Akers and Chief of Police Keith Justice recently responded to Mike Tackett’s statement last week regarding Tackett stealing utilities (gas and water) from the city. “During the city meeting, all I did was ask where we stood with the utility theft,” Akers said. “There...
AMLER program sending $30M to Eastern Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers announced on Oct. 18 the allocation $30.2 million to help support Eastern Kentucky’s efforts to rebuild from natural disasters and boost economic growth in the region. Twelve recipients in eight counties are receiving the funds as part of...
Prestonsburg finishes runner-up in 15th Region
PAINTSVILLE — Prestonsburg couldn't overcome an early deficit as Lawrence County held on to win 1-0 in the 15th Region Boys' Soccer Tournament title match at Coach Jim Matney Field on Thursday, Oct. 17. The loss eliminated Prestonsburg from the boys' high school soccer postseason. Prestonsburg exited the 2024...
VFW Post 5839 to host film showing
VFW Post 5839, located in Prestonsburg, will be hosting a movie showing at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 26. Post Commander Danny Shepherd says he hopes the film will help veterans, as well as their families, better understand why they do certain things that they do. “The film is titled ‘Here...
UPike: $2M grant will establish the Appalachian Center for Preventative Medicine
The University of Pikeville announced in a statement Oct. 16 it has been has been awarded $2 million by the Appalachian Regional Commission to further its mission of serving the region. This funding, according to a statement, is part of the $68.2 million that ARC awarded to 65 projects through...
Martin County at Floyd Central
Records: Floyd Central, 0-8 overall, 0-2 district; Martin County, 5-3 overall, 1-1 district. Kickoff: Friday, Oct. 25; 7:30 p.m. Location: Jaguar Stadium, Eastern. Coaches: Shawn Hager, Floyd Central; Josh Muncy, Martin County. Floyd Central is set to host Martin County for its home finale in the 2024 high school football...
SOAR Summit announcements include UK/PMC partnership, grant awards
The University of Kentucky announced the creation of a new healthcare initiative and its first partner in the endeavor — Pikeville Medical Center — during the annual SOAR Summit held in Pikeville Oct. 16-18. University President Eli Capilouto and UK Board of Trustees Chairman Britt Brockman, M.D., announced...
Burchett named 15th Region Girls' Soccer Player of the Year
PRESTONSBURG — Prestonsburg senior Emily Burchett has been named the 2024 15th Region Girls' Soccer Player of the Year. Burchett excelled throughout her senior campaign, scoring 46 goals, distributing 36 assists and tallying 128 points. The productive Burchett led the state in assists. Burchett ranked fourth in points and...
Prestonsburg at Knott Central
Records: Prestonsburg, 8-0 overall, 2-0 district; Knott Central, 6-2 overall, 1-1 district. Kickoff: Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Location: Knott Central High School Football Field, Hindman. Coaches: Wes Hager, Prestonsburg; Randall Mullins, Knott Central. By Steve LeMaster. Sports Writer. Unbeaten Prestonsburg is set to visit Knott County Central for its...
UPike celebrates receipt of research grant targeted at cardiovascular disease in women
According to Andrea Ooten, executive director of the American Heart Association for central and Eastern Kentucky, women are often left out of the conversation when it comes to the research of cardiovascular disease. That, the Lawrence County native said at an Oct. 15 ceremony at the University of Pikeville, is...
Beshear announces plan to speed completion of Mountain Parkway Expansion
Gov. Andy Beshear announced in a statement Oct. 16 that Kentucky will speed progress to complete the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion project thanks to a $116.3 million federal grant. “Kentucky is continuing to move forward with essential projects that will strengthen our commonwealth and drive progress to...
Betsy Layne outlasts Lawrence County
STANVILLE — Determined Betsy Layne outlasted Lawrence County in the semifinals of the 58th District Volleyball Tournament at Junior Newsome Arena on Monday, Oct. 21. With the win, Betsy Layne (17-7) advanced to the 58th District Volleyball Tournament title match. After suffering the loss, Lawrence County (12-13) was eliminated...
Judge to rule on bond for man accused in Spradlin murder
Chief Regional Circuit Judge Eddy Coleman said in an Oct. 24 hearing he will rule in a matter of days whether to grant the man accused of killing Amber Spradlin a reduction from the $5 million cash bond on which he's being held in jail. During the hearing, attorney Steve...
Betsy Layne at Pike Central
Records: Betsy Layne, 6-2 overall, 1-1 district; Pike Central, 4-4 overall, 1-1 district. Kickoff: Friday, Oct. 25; 7:30 p.m. Location: Pike Central High School Football Field, Buckley Creek. Coaches: Jarredd Jarrell, Betsy Layne; Scott Grizzle, Pike Central. By Steve LeMaster. Sports Writer. Betsy Layne is slated to visit Pike County...
FCSD: Prestonsburg man tortured cat
A Prestonsburg man was arrested on a felony charge after allegedly torturing a cat. According to an arrest citation written by Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Walker, on Oct. 14, he was dispatched to Burchetts Trailer Court in reference to a cat being attacked by a male subject. Upon arrival,...
PPD: Prestonsburg man caught after evading police in high-speed chase
A Prestonsburg man was arrested two days after, Prestonsburg Police, said he evaded them in a high-speed chase in which he almost collided with officers and struck another motorist. According to a statement from the Prestonsburg Police Department, at approximately 11 p.m. on Oct. 12, Pikeville Police received multiple reports...
City of Allen to sell vehicles
The City of Allen voted at a special called meeting held Monday, Oct. 21 to sell all of the city's vehicles. The city currently has three vehicles that Mayor Erniestine Hall said are unsafe to drive. Hall said the police vehicle is “rotted to the ground” and it would be...
Blackcats pull away to defeat Jaguars 42-6
PRESTONSBURG — Continuing to win, Prestonsburg defeated county rival Floyd Central 42-6 in a Class 2A District 7 game at Josh Francis Field/Blackcat Stadium on Friday, Oct. 18. First-year Prestonsburg head coach Wes Hager posted a win over his father, veteran Floyd Central head coach Shawn Hager. Following the...
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