PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky sex offender has been indicted in Pike County for not maintaining his registration requirements. Thomas Craig, 47, was indicted on one count of failing to register relative to sexual offense and one count of persistent felony offender. Craig was convicted possessing and distributing child porn back in Muhlenberg County back in 2018. Court records indicate he was a patient at Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation in Phelps last December, when police were called to the facility because he was allegedly harassing staff and patients.When police looked into the matter, they discovered he was wanted for […]

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PRESS RELEASE PER UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball assistant coaches Alvin Brooks III and Mikhail McLean were named to the inaugural Roots 66 list which recognizes the most elite and impactful up-and-coming coaches, administrators, power brokers and visionaries in the industry.   Roots is a collection of coaches, administrators, scouts, agents and influencers who share a commitment to advancing the game. It provides members with the tools, connections and visibility needed to thrive both on and off the court. Brooks and McLean were both a part of head coach Mark Pope’s inaugural staff at Kentucky in 2024-25 and […]

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The Lady Blackcats controlled the net Tuesday night, sweeping Betsy Layne 3-0 in a home volleyball matchup. Prestonsburg sealed the win with set scores of 25-23, 25-14 and 25-20. Ally Hamilton powered the attack with 16 kills, adding a block and an assist. The senior continues to be the team’s go-to option, bringing her season totals to 163 kills, 29 blocks and 14 assists. Teammate Katie Slone provided another spark with 12 kills, pushing her season mark to 79. For Betsy Layne, standout Jayden Jarrell turned in another strong effort with 15 kills and two assists. Jarrell has been dominant […]

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The Lawrence County Lady Bulldogs leaned on a stingy defense and just enough offense Tuesday night to edge Belfry 1-0 in girls soccer action. Sophomore Violet Preece provided the difference-maker, scoring the match’s only goal off an assist from Paula Corominas. The score was Preece’s second of the season, while Corominas, who already has four goals to her name, picked up her first assist. In net, goalkeeper Emalynn Kitts came up big for the Lady Bulldogs, recording 10 saves to preserve the shutout. The win evens Lawrence County’s record at 6-6-1, while Belfry slips to 5-5. The Lady Bulldogs will […]

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Press Release Per UK Athletics CINCINNATI – Cole Stockard and Luke Coyle both shot under par as Kentucky men’s golf rose two spots on the leaderboard Tuesday to finish ninth at the Bearcat Invitational, hosted by the University of Cincinnati at Coldstream Country Club (par 71, 7279 yards). The Wildcats were 1-over par as a team for the final round to finish 7-over on the tournament, putting them right in the middle of the 18-team field. The hosts, Cincinnati, won their home event in runaway fashion at 18-under par total. “Obviously disappointed in our week,” head coach Gator Todd said. […]

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