INEZ, Ky. — A father and son were arrested in Martin County over the weekend, after deputies found a sizable portion of meth during a traffic stop. Gary Lee Gamble Sr., 65, of Inez, and Gary Lee Gamble Jr., 47, of Paintsville, were stopped around 8 p.m. Sunday. During the stop, officers discovered about 16 grams of meth, along with scales and plastic bags. Gary Lee Gamble Sr. was arrested and charged with meth trafficking, meth possession and possession of a controlled substance. His son was charged with meth possession. Both were lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center, […]

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Mural reflects community pride and hope after 2025 flood.

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WHITESBURG, Ky. — Federal health officials are offering free black lung screenings for coal miners in Eastern Kentucky. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will host the screenings on April 16 at the Whitesburg Medical/Dental Clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is open to all current and former coal miners, including those who worked underground, on the surface, or as contractors. Officials say the screenings are designed to detect black lung disease early. The process takes about 30 minutes and includes a chest X-ray, breathing test, blood pressure check and a health questionnaire. Screenings are […]

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