FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Supreme Court is leaving the decision over whether or not the special judge over a former Letcher County sheriff’s murder trial will remain on the case up to the judge, himself. Former Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers. Last month, Stines’ attorneys asked that Special Judge Christopher Cohron be removed from the case, citing a potential conflict because the two men attended a meeting of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health and sat next to […]

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The Mountain Arts has an exhibition of BSCTC prisoner education program artwork on display at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.

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Tennessee resident David Bowman was arrested on charges of stealing a vehicle after police identify him through a wealth of security footage.

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2694th District State Representative Mitch Whitaker proposes bill for a change in involuntary commitment for mentally incompetent offenders.

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The Phelps Lady Hornets were in control from start to finish on Monday night, rolling past Jenkins with a 75-40 win at home. Phelps finished the night with three players recording double doubles, setting the tone on both ends of the floor. Caleigh McCoy led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds. McCoy shot 44.4 percent from the field, 20 percent from three-point range, and was 7 for 8 at the free throw line. She now has 386 points on the season, averaging an impressive 21.4 points per game. Kaylyn Slone followed closely with 23 points and 11 rebounds. […]

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