PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Floyd County man is facing a potential life sentence after being indicted on federal drug and gun charges. Justin K. Bryant, 35, of Martin, now faces charges of possession of meth and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, possession of meth with the intent to distribute, using a firearm in a drug crime, and felon in possession of a firearm. Bryant was pulled over by a Floyd County sheriff’s deputy back in December for having an expired registration. When he was asked to step out of his vehicle, a bag of white powder fell out of […]

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On this episode of Digging Deep, we take the perspective of the emergency room on drug abuse.

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Kirk takes the helm at the Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum.

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by DR. ROBBIE FLETCHERKentucky Commissioner of Education This is an email that was sent to superintendents on April 1. On Friday evening, March 28, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent an email to all state education agencies notifying us that the U.S. Department of Education (USED) is changing the deadline it previously provided to liquidate COVID relief funds to end at 5 p.m., this past Friday, March 28. USED previously granted KDE’s request to liquidate COVID relief funds through March 28, 2026.   According to the letter, “In response to a liquidation extension request, the Department of Education previously granted a discretionary […]

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by REP. MITCH WHITAKER94th District The legislature officially wrapped up the 2025 Regular Session and adjourned sine die on Friday, March 28. As we close this chapter, we also prepare for a transition. When we return next session, we will be convening in a temporary chamber while the Capitol undergoes extensive renovations. This moment is bittersweet, but does not overshadow the incredible work we have accomplished over the past 30 days. I regularly use this column to highlight our mission: passing long-term, meaningful public policy that provides Kentuckians with opportunities to build a better life and strengthens our state for […]

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