LONDON, Ky. — A Floyd County school bus driver who is accused of trying to entice a minor into sexual activity is asking the court to release him from jail. Andrew Lewis, 40, of Prestonsburg, is currently facing up to 10 years in prison after being indicted for attempted online enticement of a minor in London federal court. The indictment accuses Little of messaging a middle school student, trying to persuade the minor to engage in sexual activity that would likely result in a criminal charge of first-degree sexual abuse. During a detention hearing back in August, U.S. Magistrate Judge […]

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is partnering with Lee Anne Pope, wife of UK men’s basketball coach Mark Pope, on a new public awareness campaign encouraging Kentuckians to talk with their health care providers about cancer screenings. The “Set Your Screen” campaign aims to encourage people to get recommended cancer screenings and detect cancer at an earlier stage, when treatment can be more successful. Pope has a personal connection to the issue. Her father died from prostate cancer at age 52, while her mother has twice been diagnosed with breast cancer. Pope said her mother’s […]

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LOGAN, W.Va. — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Paramedic Program has received continued accreditation following a five-year review by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The program completed the review with no citations from CAAHEP, indicating it met applicable accreditation requirements without deficiencies requiring formal citations. The review examined the program’s curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, clinical and field experiences, resources, administration and continuous quality improvement efforts. “This achievement is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of our faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners,” said Mike Smith, program director. “A citation-free five-year review demonstrates […]

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by ROD [email protected] CLINTWOOD, Va. — A monthlong drug investigation and enforcement operation in Dickenson County resulted in 46 arrests and 185 charges, the Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. The sheriff’s office worked with the Clintwood Police Department and Virginia State Police on the operation, which was conducted in connection with the county’s annual drug indictment roundup, according to an Oct. 2 news release. The operation targeted people identified through ongoing investigations into the illegal distribution and possession of controlled substances in Dickenson County and surrounding communities. Investigators developed cases, obtained indictments and warrants, and coordinated arrests throughout the […]

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LONDON, Ky. — A federal judge has allowed 3M’s civil RICO lawsuit against three attorneys involved in Kentucky coal-dust mask litigation to move forward, but said he has “many questions” about whether the case will ultimately hold up on the facts. U.S. District Judge Robert E. Wier ruled Wednesday that 3M’s allegations against attorneys Glenn M. Hammond, Michael B. Martin and Johnny Givens were sufficient to survive the defendants’ motions to dismiss. At the same time, Wier made clear that his ruling does not mean 3M has proven its allegations. “As seems to be true with all aspects of 3M […]

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