Amber Spradlin’s cousin wants to make a difference as judge-executive.

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PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A Mingo County woman who was being arrested on a pair of drug trafficking indictments out of Pike County found herself in even more trouble when authorities allegedly caught her taking more drugs into the jail. Leona Johnson, 32, of Delbarton, was indicted on a fentanyl trafficking charge in February and again in June, but had not been arrested until Friday in Martin County. As she was being booked in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Paintsville, she was searched and guards found a bag of fentanyl and a bag of heroin. Now, in addition to […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The failure to wear a seat belt resulted in a Pike County woman being sent to jail facing multiple counts of drug trafficking. A Pikeville Police officer pulled a car over last Wednesday after noticing both the driver and passenger were not wearing seat belts. After noticing both occupants appeared nervous, the officer asked to search the car and was given permission. When the passenger, identified as Madison Lashae Balo, 31, of Virgie, stepped out of the vehicle, she was holding a black bag. The officer told her to leave it so he could search it as […]

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Press Release: Marshall Athletics HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Football will open its 2027 season at Bryant Denny Stadium against the University of Alabama, Marshall Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald J. Harrison announced on Tuesday. The Sept. 4, 2027 matchup will be the first-ever meeting between the Herd and the SEC powerhouse Crimson Tide. “We are excited for the opportunity to play the University of Alabama at Bryant Denny Stadium on Nick Saban Field,” Harrison said. “Both Alabama and Marshall have proud traditions and rich histories, and it’s always special for our student-athletes and fans to experience a venue that […]

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The Pike County Central Hawks opened their season on a high note Monday night, taking down Wesley Christian 74–62 at the Hawks Nest. Pike Central had three players finish in double figures, including a big double-double performance from Owen Bowman, who powered the Hawks with 23 points and 17 rebounds. Bowman shot 46.7 percent from the field and was nearly automatic at the free-throw line, going 9-for-10. William Rowe followed with 20 points, shooting 38.5 percent from the floor, 50 percent from three and matching Bowman with a 9-for-10 night at the line. Colton Ratliff rounded out the double-figure scoring […]

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