LONDON, Ky. — A Letcher County podcaster who is suing the Jenkins school board is now without a lawyer in her case, after hers was suspended from practicing in federal courts in the Eastern District of Kentucky. Elizabeth Jones sued the school district back in January, after she received a letter from the board’s attorney telling her she was not allowed to visit any of the district’s schools or attend any district-sponsored events. The letter said the reason for the ban was that she had made unspecified social media posts that were considered harassment. Jones filed a federal lawsuit alleging […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Pikeville Independent Schools and Pikeville High School have a new structure in place for future athletic leadership. The school announced its new members on social media Friday, formally introducing Brad Allen as Director Athletic Director, Shane Simpkins as Assistant Athletic Director for the high school, and two newly placed assistant athletic directors who will split the role that focuses primarily on junior high, including those students who participate at the junior high level from Pikeville Elementary – Nathan Mullins and Jonah Justice. “We have worked to transition some roles within the department to allow for greater cohesiveness […]

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DELBARTON, W.Va. — A Delbarton man has been charged with murdering his wife. Deputies with the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office were called Friday morning to conduct a welfare check at the home of Leroy Hunt, 35, and Christina Hunt, 26. When they arrived, they found Christina Hunt’s body on the front porch, covered with a blanket. After a brief standoff, Leroy Hunt was arrested. Police say Leroy Hunt shot his wife as she was walking into the home. The couple’s 2-year-old child was inside the home when the shooting occurred. Leroy Hunt has been charged with first-degree murder and child […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Prestonsburg High School announced Friday that Rick Ward has been named the school’s new girls basketball coach. The school said in a Facebook post that Ward is the perfect choice to lead the Lady Blackcats forward. “Coach Ward has been a dedicated member of the Prestonsburg basketball program for the past nine years, playing a key role in helping build the foundation and success the team enjoys today. His commitment to the student-athletes, the school, and the community makes him the perfect choice to lead the program forward.” Prestonsburg High School Principal Brandon Kidd said Ward has […]

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HAGER HILL, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Johnson County that killed two people. According to Kentucky State Police, Retina Meek was driving along Route 321 at Hager Hill around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, when she crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck driven by Jason Kinner. Meek and a passenger in her vehicle, Anita Meek, both died of injuries sustained in the crash. Kinner was also injured but is continuing to receive treatment. The accident remains under investigation.

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