PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A man who was convicted of shooting a Prestonsburg police officer back in 2015 has been arrested once again, this time for drug trafficking. Robert L. Powers, 38, of Sitka, was arrested Tuesday morning, after he was pulled over for suspected DUI and police found meth, marijuana and other drugs, along with drug sales paraphernalia inside his vehicle. He and a passenger, Hillary
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An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a stroke he suffered after a freak accident on his school playground.
As an oncologist and hematologist, I strongly believe in a person’s right to access the care they need. I know having access to health coverage is one of the most important factors to surviving a cancer diagnosis, so I was shocked to learn that the Kentucky legislature is working to pass legislation that will take [...]
Authorities in Spain have released the cause of death for a University of Alabama student who died while visiting Barcelona.
The Ashland Fire Department says that a 13-year-old is dead following a fire Tuesday evening involving multiple homes on Central Avenue in Ashland.
PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Baseball team (13-10) fell 3-0 to No. 17 West Virginia on Tuesday night at Jack Cook Field in Huntington, West Virginia. “It was a really good college baseball game tonight. We really appreciate Herd Nation for coming out. It was a great crowd, great atmosphere here,” Herd Baseball Head Coach Greg Beals said. “Give their
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A Nashville woman said a Southwest Airlines policy left her with a canceled flight and nearly caused her to miss her connection to Los Angeles for a cruise through Mexico.
You might not have noticed it yet, but artificial intelligence has quietly moved into our town. It's not arriving with flashing lights or a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It's showing up in [...]
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County man has been charged with a sex crime against a child. Justin Damron, 34, of Mouthcard, was indicted on a charge of first-degree sodomy back on Feb. 26. According to the indictment, he is accused of subjecting a child younger than 12 to deviate sexual contact from July to December of 2024. The charge is a felony, punishable by 20-to-50 years or life in prison. Damro
On this episode of Aging Untold, we explain what hospice is and is not and offer tools to help you decide if hospice care is right for you or a loved one.
Jeff Webb, a cheerleading pioneer and mentor to the late Charlie Kirk, died at 76 after a "tragic accident," according to his family.
Kaydence Carpenter, 20, is charged with DUI, assault and wanton endangerment
Organizers say the all-star lineup is raising money for Kosair for Kids and the Kosair Shriners, two organizations that support children and community programs across Kentucky and southern Indiana.
FRANKFORT — Kentucky House lawmakers are ending impeachment proceedings against state Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine and Fayette County school board chair Tyler Murphy. The Lexington Herald-Leader first reported that the House Impeachment Committee would not move forward with the legislature’s two remaining impeachment petitions. A House GOP spokesperson confirmed that to the Kentucky Lante
GRUNDY, Va. -- Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in a remote area of Buchanan County on Sunday. Buchanan County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a vehicle abandoned on an ATV trail, about two miles off of Old Wolf Road, at Looney's Creek. They found a pickup truck that appeared to have become stuck in mud. Nobody was in or near the vehicle, but deputies did find a
A Vietnam veteran in Vermont has crafted nearly 2,000 wooden hats over the last 35 years, selling his creations for around $1,000 each.
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The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who was last seen on March 20.
The Lexington Police Department says they are attempting to locate a teen wanted for first-degree assault and first-degree robbery.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Members of the West Clover Fork Volunteer Fire Department and the Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department were called to a fire at Brookside on Tuesday afternoon [...]
It All Depends on How You Are Looking at It Perspective is a fascinating thing. It's the reason two people can witness the exact same event and walk away with [...]
War is not an abstraction. It is death, displacement, and lasting destruction--and it is unfolding now in Iran and across the Middle East.We are told war is necessary. Necessary for [...]
Have you ever felt like your mind is taking in so much that it simply needs a release? The familiar questions begin to repeat themselves: Where are my keys? My [...]
In golf, there are links courses, parkland courses and desert courses — and, of course, putt-putt. But down a muddy trail scattered with fallen limestone and sandstone from an old railroad cut, a completely different kind of course is taking shape in Jenkins. When finished, the Boulder Run Disc Golf Course will wind through the woods and climb the side [...] The post A new kind of golf takes fligh
Letcher County Schools will have a new superintendent this fall. Denise Yonts, who has served in the position for the past eight years, announced this week that she will retire at the end of June after 33 years in the district. The Letcher County Board of Education work with the Kentucky School Boards Association to conduct a search for her [...] The post Superintendent stepping down after eight y
As residents across eastern Kentucky struggle with rising electric bills — and worry about the next increase — Kentucky Power has asked state regulators to approve a nearly $200 million project at a coal-fired power plant that helps supply electricity to the region. The utility filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year seeking permission [...] The pos
Kentucky Power Company is asking state regulators to reconsider parts of a recent decision on its proposed rate increase, arguing that cuts ordered by the Kentucky Public Service Commission could harm the company’s financial stability and electric service reliability. In a motion for rehearing filed with the PSC, the utility challenges several elements of the Commission’s February order in its [..
New filings in the Mitchell power plant case show that state regulators and outside groups are closely scrutinizing Kentucky Power’s proposal to spend nearly $200 million on a new cooling tower. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and a group representing large industrial customers have filed detailed questions asking the company to explain how the project will be paid for and [...] The post Ne
Turkey populations may be improving statewide, but harvest numbers in Letcher County tell a different story. With Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arriving soon, state officials say recent data shows turkey populations have rebounded in recent years, offering encouraging signs for the 2026 spring season. However, harvest numbers in Letcher County have declined over the past several yea
Eighth-grader Pierre Rondo made his state tournament debut last week for North Oldham, and it’s clear he’s already ahead of schedule. Now in his second varsity season, Rondo averaged 14 points and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. Of course, the name sounds familiar. His father, former University of Kentucky standout and NBA star Rajon [...] The post Kentucky’s nex
At last, it’s starting to feel like spring. We may still have a few scattered frosty mornings, but I believe the snow is probably behind us. I’m ready to get my garden started, get my boat ready, and head out for some early spring crappie fishing. There’s an old saying that when the dogwoods bloom, it’s time for crappie to [...] The post When the dogwoods bloom, it’s time to fish for crappie first
Superintendent David Trimble confirmed the warning with WYMT, saying there was an online threat that named Pikeville High School and specific students.
According to the Brennan Center for Justice, in 2025, 16 states passed 31 restrictive voting laws at the same time that 25 states passed expansive voting laws. Oddly, some of [...]
House Bill 2 addresses Medicaid, specifically the maximum charge for a copayment as well as requirements to be eligible for the program.
By John Henson Managing Editor Meeting in special session Tuesday afternoon at the district’s central office, the Harlan County School Board approved adjustments in the 2025-2026 school calendar that set [...]
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County School District officially launched the Harlan County Stem Academy on Tuesday during a meeting of the Harlan County School Board. District mathematics consultant [...]
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate did not agree with changes to one of its priorities that was aimed at establishing a professional development program for Kentucky principals. With House changes, the bill has morphed into remaking school boards in the state’s two largest cities and disqualifying the current chair of the Fayette County Public Schools board. [...]
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate received articles of impeachment against a Central Kentucky judge after the House voted last week to charge her. Rep. John Blanton, R-Salyersville, delivered the articles of impeachment against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman, along with testimony taken by the House Impeachment Committee and reports from Republicans and Democrats on it, to [...]
After a chilly start to the day with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark at daybreak in most locations, it was a pleasant late March Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure sitting just to our northeast, we saw plenty of sunshine to go along with a few scattered clouds through the day. While afternoon highs did manage...
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A Floyd County man's repeatedly delayed murder trial has a new trial date. Wesley Glenn Martin, 50, of Wayland, was arrested on a charge of murder in February 2019, after the body of 26-year-old Jordan Tackett was found buried in a shallow grave in his yard. On Monday, Floyd Circuit Judge Johnny Ray Harris set the case for trial May 18. A bond hearing is also scheduled to be h
Michael Brown, Anthony Browning, and Michael Shortridge were arrested in January 2025, each charged with murder after Kentucky State Police troopers found Christopher Lester shot dead in the Steele community.
LONDON, Ky. -- Sentencing for former guard who revealed an "unofficial policy" of prisoner assault at the Martin County federal prison will take place next week, with the prosecution and defense differing widely on what his sentence should be. Terry Melvin, 60, who worked as a lieutenant at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy, pleaded guilty in January 2025 to conspiracy against rights and deprivation of
The Tug Valley Panthers just won their third consecutive boys' basketball Class A championship after defeating the number one seed Great Beckley Christian 64-54. The Panthers are just the seventh team in West Virginia boys’ basketball history to win three state championships in a row, joining an impressive list of programs. This also makes this their sixth championship in school history. Tug Valle
CHARLESTON, W.Va - The Chapmanville Tigers have taken home the Class AAA boys' basketball state championship after defeating the North Marion Huskies 71-67. The Tigers, the number one seed going into the tournament, left Charleston with the title on Saturday after a third-quarter surge that set the pace for the remainder of the game. Chapmanville knocked out Winfield in the semifinals by a stagger
SALYERSVILLE – Two local candidates who will be on the ballot in May officially have withdrawn from their respective races. Magoffin County Clerk Renee Shepherd announced over the past week that Magoffin County District 3 Magistrate Sam Bailey Jr. has removed his name from the Democrat Magistrate District 3 race, and Timmy Salyer has removed [...]
The event was held at the Space on the Grand, marking the first time the downtown area has hosted a watch party for a UK basketball game.
A Pike County woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to two charges of production of child pornography.
The Pike County Fiscal Court voted to increase the salaries for the county attorney and county coroner. The raises will be effective — following the current election cycle — in Jan. 2027.
DRY BREAD – A Magoffin County man was arrested at a residence on Dry Bread on Saturday and charged with multiple drug trafficking charges. After receiving a tip, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department served a search warrant at a home on Dry Bread Road, in Magoffin County, with deputies seizing several grams of cocaine, numerous [...]
CONNELLEY FARM – Two were arrested Sunday night after reportedly attempting to evade police on a moped. According to the arrest citations, Magoffin County Sheriff Deputies C. Risner and N. Watson were on patrol on KY Rt. 30 when they reportedly observed a moped with two occupants traveling eastbound with a dim headlight and no [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, discussing spring cleanup dates, some upcoming grant opportunities and county road additions. Under financial business, the court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $59,000 to the jail fund and $21,000 to the LGEA fund. They also approved [...]
JELLICO – The North Magoffin Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Jellico Road, with one of their own losing their home. On Monday, March 16, 2026, a North Magoffin Fire Department member, Scott Phipps, was at home and in the bed when the fire started, waking up to smoke. He quickly ran out [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The following indictment, handed down on February 19 by a Magoffin County grand jury, was released this week: Eric D. Allen, 34, of Bloomington Road, in Salyersville, is charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to 2 grams of methamphetamine (Class C felony). According to the [...]
A Pikeville man was arrested on several charges, including felony marijuana trafficking, after Pikeville Police said they found a large quantity of marijuana while serving an arrest warrant.
A Belfry man was arrested on several charges, including attempted use of a minor in a sexual performance, after an incident on March 19.
David Bowie said that “We can be heroes, just for one day!” I think people who perform heroic acts should be heroes for a lifetime.
Sheriff Joe Engle posted about the incident, asking the public for more information. Day said the office has received tips they are following up on.
Three different federal judges have ordered four more immigrants picked up in January’s ICE raids released on constitutional grounds The post More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’ appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .