ELKHORN CITY, Ky. — A Pike County couple has been charged with child abuse after police say their three children were living in a home described as heavily cluttered, unsanitary and in a state of significant disrepair. A Kentucky State Police trooper was called to a home on Regina Belcher Highway Tuesday evening to investigate a report of alleged environmental neglect. According to the police report, the trooper knocked on the door and waited several minutes before a child partially opened it. The trooper asked to speak with the child’s parents but was told that 41-year-old Timothy MacDonald was not […]

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PIKEVILLE, KY. – Rumors circulating this morning declared that a teacher at Pike Central had suffered from a fentanyl overdose. But a phone call with Principal Timothy Cline confirmed that no such incident occurred.  Cline explained that a teacher went to the nurses’ station “feeling faint.” EMS was called as a precaution. Pikeville EMS responded and determined that there was no fentanyl present, and the symptoms were more likely caused by dehydration and/or exhaustion. “I was very alarmed to see a rumor circulating about a fentanyl overdose,” Cline said.The principal explained that all measures were taken to make sure that […]

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IVEL, Ky. — Appalachian Wireless presented a $37,274 contribution to Casting for Kids following the success of the company’s 19th annual Appalachian Wireless Charity Golf Scramble. The contribution was made possible through the generosity and participation of businesses, sponsors, vendors, teams, players, and community partners who supported this year’s event. The contribution represents more than the success of an annual fundraiser. It reflects Appalachian Wireless’ longstanding commitment to investing in the communities it serves and leveraging its relationships and resources to support organizations making a meaningful difference throughout the region. For Appalachian Wireless CEO Mike Johnson, the opportunity to support […]

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Taylor Moore representing Kentucky in nation-wide competition

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The Johnson Central Lady Eagles remained undefeated Monday night, cruising to a 7-0 win over Powell County. Callie Davis led the way for the Lady Eagles with three goals and two assists, while Braylee Murphy followed with two goals and three assists. Lilly Jarrell and Karlea Stanley each added a goal to round out the scoring. Johnson Central used two goalkeepers on the night. Reese Caudill recorded three saves, while Greta Lewandowski added four to help secure the shutout. On the other end of the field, Powell County goalkeeper Dalia Hernandez had a busy night, stopping 18 shots while allowing […]

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