PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former doctor and nurse who practiced in Pike and Floyd counties have been found guilty of federal charges related to a conspiracy to illegally distribute drugs, following a seven-day trial. Former doctor Crystal Compton, 43, of Pikeville, was based in Pikeville and has been affiliated with Eastern Kentucky Medical Group, Betsy Layne Primary Care and The Good Doctor. Kayla Lambert, 36, of Regina, was a registered nurse working in her practices. They were indicted in April of 2022. Both were found guilty of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute drugs and conspiracy to use the DEA registration of […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Members of the public will have a chance to pay their respects to former Gov. Brereton Jones, when he lies in state in the Capitol rotunda next week. Jones was Kentucky’s 58th governor, from 1991 to 1995. He also served as lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1991. He died on Monday at the age of 84. “Gov. Jones was a dedicated leader and a distinguished thoroughbred owner who worked to strengthen Kentucky for our families,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Please join Britainy and me in praying for Libby and his family.” Jones will lie in state from […]

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Mingo Central (4-0) vs. Independence (2-1) Date: Sept. 22 Site: James H. “Buck” Harless Stadium Kickoff: 7 pm Coaches: David Jones (Mingo Central); Vince Cullicerto (Independence) Players to Watch: QB Chris Ross, RB Dylan Vance (Mingo Central); RB Tyler Linkswiler, QB Trey Bowers (Independence) Last week’s results: Mingo Central 40, Man 0; Independence 63, Shady Spring 12. Chapmanville (3-1) vs. […]

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East Ridge (2-2) vs. Jenkins (0-4) Date: Sept. 22 Site: The Reservation Kickoff: 7:30 pm Coaches: Donnie Burdine (East Ridge); Robert Holbrook (Jenkins) Players to Watch: RB Steven Layne, RB Hayden Perkins (East Ridge); QB Caleb Morgan, RB Dakota Hall (Jenkins) Last week’s results: Tug Valley 54, East Ridge 6; Clinton County 47, Jenkins 0. Floyd Central (3-2) vs. […]

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Belfry (2-3) at Magoffin County (1-4) Date: Sept. 22 Site: MCHS Athletic Field Kickoff: 7:30 pm Radio: WXCC 96.5 FM Internet: Mountain Top Media App Coaches: Philip Haywood (Belfry); John DeRossett (Magoffin County) Players to Watch: RB Dre Young, RB Ace Caudill (Belfry); QB Aden Barnett, RB Ian McCarty (Magoffin County) Last week’s results: Pikeville 40, Belfry 21; Magoffin County 14, […]

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