Pikeville man sentenced in sex abuse case
A Pikeville man was recently sentenced for abusing a child.
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100 from Wise County among Second Amendment supporters at Virginia rally
A group of about 100 people are among the protestors who traveled to Virginia’s capital.
Read MoreVirginia’s capital prepares for gun-rights rally
RICHMOND, Va. — Numerous gun-rights activists gathered at Virginia’s capital city on Monday to protest plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation. Many of these activists showed up hours before the 11 AM rally was set to begin, wearing camouflage and…
Read MoreMiners who blocked train discuss protest and what’s next for them
The miners who blocked a coal train sit down and discuss the protest.
Read MorePike Schools to close Friday due to illness
The Pike County Schools District will be closed Friday due to widespread illness and low attendance.
Read More3 more horses rescued after tragic shooting in Floyd County
PRESTONSBURG, KY (AP) — Over 20 horses were found in a six-day span, fatally shot on a strip job near the Floyd-Pike County line. Allegedly, three horses have been rescued on Saturday by Dumas Rescue and transported to the Kentucky Humane Society. The filly is believed to be the daughter…
Read MoreTensions run high in third day of coal miner protest
The protest by coal miners against Quest Energy in Pike County is in its third day.
Read MoreKentucky clinic invited to apply for an abortion license
Photo Courtesy : plannedparenthood.org Lousiville, KY. (AP) — Former Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration denied a Planned Parenthood clinic in Lousiville a license to perform abortions in 2016. Now, Kentucky officials are inviting the clinic to apply for a license to legally perform abortions.…
Read MoreCoal miners continue train blockade while awaiting pay
Coal miners in Pike County are in their second day of protesting against their employer, Quest Energy near Kimper.
Read MoreNew bill would mandate armed officers in KY schools
A bill in the Kentucky Senate would require all police officers working in Kentucky’s schools to carry firearms. The Courier-Journal reports that Senate Bill 8, filed by Republican Senator Max Wise of Campbellsville, would mandate all law enforcement officers in schools to be armed while on duty inside…
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