Trump impeached
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to adopt two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.
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Meet And Greet Scheduled
Wise County, VA — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a meet and greet, Friday, December 20th from 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM. The department will have a special presentation for outgoing Sheriff Ronnie Oakes to recognize his 24 years of dedicated service. People will get to meet current…
Read MoreHospital Menacing Lands Woman In Jail
Pike County, KY — A woman causing a disturbance at a hospital was arrested for menacing. According to the arrest citation, Kentucky State Police responded to Tug Valley ARH in South Williamson to a complaint of an unruly patient. Troopers say 32-year-old Lorrie Maynard had left her hospital room…
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Dickenson County, VA — Two members of the Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office recently completed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) basic training. Dickenson County Sheriff Scott Stanley recognized Sergeant Derek Kendrick and Investigator Tim Powers for completing the 7-day intense and specialized…
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Big Sandy Community Action Program offers pre-registration for low income home energy assistance
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) is offering pre-registration for the Subsidy portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The pre-registration will begin on Monday, October 21, and last until November 1. BSACAP Executive Director Wanda Thacker said…
Read MoreChild transported to hospital after being struck by float during parade
A child was transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon after being struck by a float during the Pikeville High School Homecoming Parade. Officials with the Pikeville Police Department say the elementary school student was riding on a float behind a vehicle, when he either fell or jumped onto the…
Read MoreLocal musician shares brain aneurysm story
Most people know Stephanie May Rose as a successful mother, wife and musician. But, many don’t know she is also a brain aneurysm survivor. September is brain aneurysm awareness month, and Stephanie recently shared her story with Mountain Top News’ Shannon Deskins. …
Read MoreSheriff’s Office targets drivers passing stopped school buses
Last week, Shannon Deskins climbed aboard a Pike County school bus to see how many drivers were passing stopped buses that were loading and unloading students. And, what she saw was shocking to everyone who saw it, including local law enforcement officials. This week, the Pike County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreHome Confinement Violation Lands Man In Jail
Logan County, WV — A home confinement violation led to more troubles for a Logan County, West Virginia man. Deputies from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant in the Verdunville area of the county on 24-year-old Eric Brown for the violation. The deputies were assisted by Logan…
Read MoreMan on the run for more than two years finally captured
Friday afternoon, Pike County Deputies were able to arrest a man who had been on the run for two years. 41 year old Jeremy Ratliff was located inside a 10th floor apartment in the Shelby Valley area, but was arrested in a different apartment after jumping from one balcony to the next, trying to avoid…
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