PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A second defendant charged in connection with the Amber Spradlin murder case has been released from home incarceration. An order signed June 6 by Special Judge Eddy Coleman released Josh Mullins, 25, of Martin, from home incarceration, one day after Michael McKinney, 58, was released. As was the case with McKinney, all other conditions of Mullins' bond, including random drug te
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County senior catcher Abby Barnett has been named Second Team All-State. The Kentucky Softball Coaches Association honored Barnett. A longtime leader for Magoffin County, Barnett excelled throughout her senior campaign. Barnett thrived both offensively and defensively during her final prep year. As a senior, Barnett batted .409 with 27 hits, 17 RBIs, [...]
In this episode of Aging Untold, we look at how infections in older adults can show up in unexpected ways and what to watch for.
A 3-year-old was seriously injured when he was found in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo, Cambridgeshire police said.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council launched an online data center forum and information hub.
A Beautiful Turnaround After Thursday's Storms After strong to severe thunderstorms swept across Kentucky on Thursday, conditions have improved dramatically to start the day on Friday. Sunshine has returned across the region, temperatures have quickly climbed into the upper 60s and lower 70s this morning, and much drier air is filtering into the Commonwealth behind the departing cold front. The...
A popular antidepressant is being recalled for high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical.
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SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County center fielder Bella Trusty is among the players that have been selected for the East Junior All-Stars. Trusty was a standout Magoffin County in the 2026 high school softball season, batting .349 with 22 hits, 14 RBIs, two doubles and eight walks. The Magoffin County junior scored 14 runs and recorded [...]
LONDON, Ky. — A drug bust by Pikeville Police back in April has now resulted in federal charges. Daryl Adkins, 58, of Pikeville, is now charged with conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of meth and fentanyl and possession with the intent to distribute. At least two other people have also been charged in the case, but their identities currently remain under seal. Adkins was arrested April 1
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County catcher Abby Barnett is among the players that have been chosen for the East Senior All-Stars. Barn ett batted .409 with 27 hits, 17 RBIs, seven doubles and five home runs in the 2026 high school softball season. The Magoffin County senior scored 32 runs, drew eight walks and recorded 20 [...]
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A sex offender has been indicted after he was discovered not to be living at the Floyd County address he gave to authorities. Jeffery Gary Beasley, 55, who now lists his address as Lexington, was indicted on one count of failing to comply with sex offender registration. According to the indictment, Beasley had allegedly not updated his registration since March of 2021. The sex
LEXINGTON — Junior thrower Trey Hines and senior hurdler Cheyenne Perkins combined to lead Magoffin County in the 2026 high school track and field postseason. After excelling in the Class 2A, Region 7 Meet, both Hines and Perkins advanced to the state meet. Their performances in the region competition allowed them to advance to the [...]
Friday is looking to be a beautiful day with a bit of breeze this afternoon.
LOWMANSVILLE, Ky. — One person was killed and another critically injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on U.S. 23 in Lawrence County. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers from Post 14 responded to the collision around 7:35 a.m. at Lowmansville. Investigators say a 2012 Kia Sorento driven by Johnathan Haney, 22, was traveling south on U.S. 23 when it crossed the median into the no
Updates to the Animal Care Ordinance were unanimously passed by the Lexington Urban County Council Thursday night, says Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control in a social media post.
A piece of Mammoth Cave and two Kentucky animal specimens will be on display at the Smithsonian.
Amy Bergner is using her artistic gifts to comfort grieving pet owners through her drawings.
InvestigateTV+ explores concerns behind sleepovers and gets professional insights.
Coconut oil has been marketed as a health food that can help with weight loss, control blood sugar, lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation. But Mayo Clinic experts say coconut oil will not boost your health.
Confusion and falls aren't always dementia — they could be life-threatening infections in older adults. Learn what to watch for.
Purdue Pharma introduced the painkiller OxyContin in late 1995 – and we are still learning of the harm it has caused. Purdue marketed Oxy in communities with high percentages of people with chronic pain from cancer. The company particularly targeted Appalachian communities. Oxy proved especially addictive and easy to both obtain and abuse. When restrictions [...]
WHITESBURG, Ky. — Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden’s life. Her earliest memory is of standing on the passenger seat of her dad’s car as a toddler, wearing a peach-colored blouse, while he drove from their Kentucky home to Florida to pick up drugs. On a stop [...]
By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise A resolution was passed authorizing the placement of United States Army combat equipment as a long-term static display on public land at Eastern Kentucky Veterans [...]
Father’s Day is fast approaching. If anyone has forgotten to plan ahead for this day which allows us to remember our fathers, there is still time to plan his favorite [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise MARRIAGE LICENSES Lauren Mallory Shoemaker, 27, of Baxter, to Justin Cole Adkins, 27, of Baxter. Lanette Pace, 67, of Wallins, to Roy Pace Jr., 65, [...]
FRANKFORT - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, the first single-dose treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza and prophylaxis in [...]
WASHINGTON (KT) - The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History opened its new exhibition, "From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage" on Thursday, with Kentucky artifacts among those [...]
Tim Robinson, the former CEO of what was once Kentucky’s largest and fast-growing addiction treatment company, has entered a not guilty plea in federal court to fraud charges related to finances at the Louisa-based company. Robinson, who founded what became Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, as a single halfway house in 2008 in Eastern Kentucky, [...]
Audio tour makes history more accessible. The post Middle Creek Battlefield now offers audio tour appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
James Bruggers, a longtime Kentucky environmental and energy journalist whose groundbreaking coverage spanned from the hazards of coal mines to scrutinizing polluters, died Tuesday. He was 68. Bruggers spent nearly two decades reporting at the Louisville Courier Journal, first arriving in 1999 after reporting stints in Washington and California and after graduating from the University [...]
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Prestonsburg hopes designation will improve tourism by showcasing outdoor adventure. The post Star City applying to be Trail Town appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
40 miles of bargains to attract hundreds of shoppers. The post 40-Mile Yard Sale in its fourth year appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Are data centers the new coal? Or are they the new landfills? Or the new prisons? The comparisons aren’t perfect, but they are easy to make: a brand new shiny industry owned by out-of-state corporations comes to a beleaguered region with the promise of (some) jobs, part of an ephemeral promise to buttress the failing [...]
Brenda Ramsey Harlan Enterprise The Harlan Animal Shelter has achieved no-kill status. Animal shelter director and chief animal control officer Ryan Sawyers announced the news on the Harlan Animal Shelter [...]
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan Tourist and Convention Commission reviewed newly released tourism economic impact data during its June board meeting, highlighting another year of growth for Harlan County's [...]
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Editor's note: Shortly after the Lantern posted its story on the tax lawsuit by prediction market companies, AG Coleman announced his lawsuit against them. Republican Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing two prominent prediction market companies over allegations that they operate unlicensed and illegal sports gambling operations. The lawsuits announced filed Wednesday come less [...]
Paul Wooton of Hyden and Annie Reynolds of Louisburg, N.C., respond to the caller’s command, “Swing Your Partner,” during the monthly Carcassonne Square Dance on Saturday, June 13, at the Carcassonne Community Center. The gathering is believed to be Kentucky’s oldest continuously operating square dance, having begun in the early 1960s. Following the well-attended June event, five dances remain on
Letcher Fiscal Court members said they plan to attend a meeting of a group opposed to data centers in order to educate themselves before any proposal to build one in the county is brought forward. Judge/Executive Terry Adams said no one has approached the county about building a data center, but added that officials should learn more about the issue [...] The post County officials want educated on
Reece Davidson knew his cousin, Reed Sheppard, was a “special player” when he played at North Laurel High School and then the University of Kentucky. However, even Davidson has been a bit surprised by Sheppard’s overall play the last two years with the Houston Rockets. “I can’t say I knew he would be where he is right now, especially this [...] The post Reed Sheppard’s NBA success is no surprise f
In the mountains, we are taught from an early age that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and that good things come to those who wait. That certainly proved true for a recent fishing trip to Lake Erie near Monroe, Michigan. I paid for the trip in full back in February and was excited about [...] The post A delayed dream trip of ours finally reaches Lake Erie first appeared on
We have been in a bad drought for quite some time now, and it has had a major effect on our lakes. Low water levels have impacted many aspects of fishing, especially the spring spawning season for species such as bluegill and bass. Normally, these fish move into the backs of creeks and along shallow banks to spawn when lakes [...] The post Drought changes fishing patterns across area lakes first a
The much-anticipated UFO report from the federal government didn’t reveal any little green men, but here in the South we’ve had plenty of sightings of one very hungry alien. Green and voracious, it can grow up to a foot a day, crawling along the ground and gobbling up telephone poles, junk cars and even entire buildings. If you don’t know [...] The post Drones join battle against invasive kudzu fi
A Pikeville man was sentenced to two days in jail and a $10 fine after being arrested for fleeing from police at speeds up to 120 miles per hour. According to the citation issued shortly after noon on April 13, Kentucky State Police Trooper Brandon Watts driving north on US 23 at Jenkins and running radar when he met Christopher [...] The post Pikeville man fined $10, costs after speeding over 120
The Jenkins Head Start is opening a new Early Head Start classroom in Jenkins on June 29. LKLP’s Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers from six weeks to three years of age. Persons wishing to learn more information or apply may visit the Jenkins Head Start Center, call 606-435-7962. The post Head Start expanding first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Elgon Partin Jr. went missing in July 2022, leaving behind three children and a family desperate for answers.
Birthdays can be tough.
The legacy of tobacco in Kentucky runs deep, leaving an indelible mark on our state's history, economy and culture. For more than two centuries, tobacco was a vital part of our agricultural landscape and shaped the lives and livelihoods of many Kentucky families.
Each year on June 14, Americans observe Flag Day, a day set aside to recognize one of our nation's most familiar and meaningful symbols. Unlike many holidays, Flag Day is not marked by fireworks, large celebrations, or long weekends. Instead, it offers an opportunity to pause and
Attorneys for a Pike County man charged with murder are seeking “adverse inference instructions” to be given to the jury during his October trial because of alleged loss or destruction of evidence by the commonwealth.
A Pike County man is facing charges, including trafficking in fentanyl, after approaching a traffic safety checkpoint being conducted by police at Phelps.
Magoffin County Special Olympics competed in the 2026 state summer games Saturday June 6, held in Richmond, KY, with the athletes placing as follows: Hunter Spradlin 1st place 100-meter dash, 3rd place softball ball throw Colton Bays 2nd place 50-meter dash, 3rd place softball ball throw, 1st place art contest photography Benjamin Miller 3rd place [...]
At the Jackson County Public Library, dozens of students are working with cardboard, dominoes and code to create projects like dinosaur-themed chain reaction machines.