Pike County Woman Facing Drug Trafficking Charges

A cracked windshield has landed a Pike County woman in jail facing drug trafficking charges. Debra Lynn Smith was pulled over for the cracked windshield, no side mirror, and a […]
Father and Son Die in Letcher County House Fire

The Letcher County Coroner has released the names of the father and son who died in a house fire Sunday. The father was identified as 77-year-old Dwight Fleming and his […]
Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVE

Safety effort to save lives on Kentucky roadways Frankfort, Ky. (May 20, 2024) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) […]
It’s a Brand New Day at BSCTC: Dr. Todd Brand to Serve as Interim President

PRESTONSBURG, Ky: Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Todd Brand as its Interim President. Dr. Todd Brand, who has served as the Chief Academic […]
Prestonsburg Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges

In Floyd County, a Prestonsburg man, Travis Michael Hall, has been arrested after he was seen at a home suspected of drug trafficking. After a traffic stop, K9 officer Bear […]
Daytime Closure Scheduled for Embankment Repairs along KY 3390 in Johnson County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of daytime closures along KY 3390 in Johnson County for embankment repairs. The work site is located at mile point 2.3 (2.3 miles North […]
City of Inez Denies Request to Sell Malt Beverages on Sunday

There will not be sales of malt beverages in Inez on Sundays. The Mountain Citizen reported that a request made by the owner of Tobacco Plus went before the Inez […]
Lawrence County Health Department to Offer “Shots For Students”

Lawrence County Health Department will offer ”Shots for Students“ Walk-In Clinics throughout the summer for students needing to meet immunization requirements to attend school. There is no appointment needed. The next […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Pike County

ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (May 16, 2024) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call at 8:33 a.m. reporting a single vehicle collision had occurred on Kentucky Route 80 in the Elkhorn City […]
UNITE offering seven free, regional Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball skills camps with Jarrod Polson

Operation UNITE is offering seven regional Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball skills camps across southern and eastern Kentucky this summer. All school-aged youth are invited to participate in these free camps, which […]