Two arrested after police find several types of drugs during traffic stop
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Two Knott County residents were taken to jail on a variety of charges, after…
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Ralph Davis is news director at Mountain Top News. He is a Prestonsburg native and lives there today.
Wellmore to lay off 72 in Buchanan County
GRUNDY, Va. — A southwestern Virginia coal company will lay off 72 workers over the next two months,…
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Breathitt mother now charged with murder in son’s death; step-father also charged
JACKSON, Ky. — A Breathitt County mother who was charged with manslaughter after she faked her…
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Former Paintsville officer maintains innocence following indictment
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A former Paintsville police officer has been indicted for DUI and other charges…
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Suspect killed in standoff with police
UPDATE, 4:15 p.m.: Police have now identified the man killed in an armed standoff this morning in Harold.…
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PSC launches investigation into Southern Water and Sewer District
McDOWELL, Ky. — The Kentucky Public Service Commission launched an investigation Friday into Floyd…
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Potential East Ky. Power rate increase delayed until at least next year
FRANKFORT, Ky. — If the Kentucky Public Service Commission agrees to allow East Kentucky Power…
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Food City awards $800K in School Bucks
ABINGDON, Va. — Each year, Food City’s School Bucks program awards $800,000 in contributions…
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Knott man reaches plea deal in federal meth case
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Knott County man is expected to enter a guilty plea in his federal drug case,…
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Police: Mother’s confession led police to Breathitt boy’s grave
JACKSON, Ky. — For six days, Felicia Gross kept up her portrayal of a mother frantic to find her…
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