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Two arrested for meth trafficking after high-speed chase
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man and woman were arrested after a high-speed chase came to an end and police found meth in the car. A state trooper was patrolling U.S. 460 when he spotted a pickup truck with a broken windshield traveling along the highway. He attempted to pull it over, but the truck sped away instead, leading to a pursuit reaching speeds of 90 miles an hour. The officer noted the truck was weaving all over the road and the chase finally came to an end when it got stuck in a ditch at Flanary Branch. The […]
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With new motion, defense begins to outline alternative theory in Amber Spradlin case
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A new motion being filed in the Amber Spradlin murder case appears to lay the groundwork for how the defense plans to fight the murder charge. Spradlin’s body was found the morning of June 18, 2023, at the home of prominent dentist Michael McKinney. She had been stabbed at least 11 times in the neck and head. McKinney’s son, M.K. McKinney, is charged with Spradlin’s murder. He, his father and family friend Josh Mullins also face eight counts of evidence tampering for allegedly trying to cover up the murder. Now, as first reported by WDKY Fox 56 […]
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Hudson promoted to Vice President/Corporate Regional Operations Manager at Community Trust
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Community Trust Bancorp Mark A. Gooch Chairman, President and CEO has announced that Stephanie L. Hudson has been promoted to the position of Vice President/Corporate Regional Operations Manager at Community Trust Bank, Inc. As Corporate Regional Operations Manager, Hudson acts as a liaison and project manager between all Community Trust Bank branches and centrally consolidated operations support areas to streamline operational processes. She assists in developing and implementing the Company’s banking Operational Processes that affect all Community Trust Bank branch locations. Her office is located at the Community Trust Bank Main Office at 346 North Mayo Trail […]
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School employee arrested for being intoxicated at work
UPDATE: Following our initial report, the school district released a statement saying, “Floyd County Schools takes this matter very seriously and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our students and staff. We are cooperating fully with local authorities and will follow our district protocols regarding employee conduct.” EASTERN, Ky. — An employee of Duff-Allen Central Elementary in Floyd County was arrested at school Monday, after he was reported to be intoxicated on the job. A sheriff’s deputy was dispatched the school around 2:30 p.m. Monday, after staff members told the principal that they could smell alcohol […]
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Letcher man charged with sex abuse
MAYKING, Ky. — A Letcher County man has been arrested on multiple counts of sexual abuse, after police were called to investigate one case and other children began coming forward. Police first received a report from a woman that Stephen Maggard, 56, of Mayking, had touched her 6-year-old daughter inappropriately. When police went to check it out, the little girl told them the incident happened while they were on a trampoline. The girl’s sister and a boy and girl who are cousins of the sisters also reported instances of inappropriate touching. Two of the children also told police Maggard had […]
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