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WHITESBURG, Ky. — After a nearly six-month delay, the murder case against a former Letcher County sheriff is heading back to court. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers. The parties were last in court on Dec. 18, but that hearing was abruptly canceled before it began, after defense attorneys raised questions about whether Special Judge Christopher Cohron should recuse himself from the case, due to his prior relationship with Mullins. That was quickly followed by a motion for […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A third high-ranking employee has filed suit against Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, claiming she was fired for not following orders to submit false billing codes. Kristy Stiltner, of Van Lear, filed her complaint May 1. In it, she says she was a 22-year employee of the organization who most recently served as Mental Health Director. Stiltner makes claims that she was told to engage in improper billing practices in order to generate more revenue for the company. Her claims are nearly identical to allegations made by former Chief Financial Officer Rebeckah Hall and former Regional Billing Coordinator […]

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PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — What began as an investigation into the theft of bicycles resulted in a Paintsville sex offender being arrested for failing to maintain his registration requirements. Paintsville Police were called Sunday to a home on Second Street over a report that two bicycles had been stolen the previous evening. The homeowner was able to provide footage allegedly showing Jessie Lee Ward, 48, walking into the back yard and taking two bicycles worth a combined $500. Police located Ward at his workplace and cited him for misdemeanor theft. He was able to return one of the bicycles at that […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The Postal Service is hiring rural carrier associates in Pikeville, Elkhorn City, and Salyersville. The positions pay $21.89 per hour, plus some benefits. There are plenty of opportunities for job seekers to ask questions and receive assistance during the Postal Service Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20, at the Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Ave., 41501. The Job Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To assist potential applicants, USPS personnel will be onsite at the Job Fair to provide detailed information about the positions. Applications are accepted online only at https://www.usps.com/careers. Applicants must be […]

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