One Defendant Pleads Guilty in Federal Case Tied to Pikeville Pain Clinic

One of two people facing federal charges connected to former Pikeville pain clinic Kentucky Mountain Health has pleaded guilty. The US Attorney’s Office says Bryce Layne May of Ashville, N.C., […]
Phelps Woman Wanted on Nine Warrants Arrested by State Police

A Phelps woman wanted on nine warrants for drug charges has been captured. Kentucky State Police say Shirley McClanahan was spotted by troopers at a convenience store at Phelps. They […]
Brush Fire in Knox County 90% Contained, Arson Suspected

A huge brush fire still burning in Knox County was said to be the result of arson. Knox County Emergency Management says evidence shows the fire that started Saturday night […]
Perry County Attorney Named Prosecutor of the Year by NAMI Kentucky

A Perry County Attorney has been honored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness for his work in seeing that people who need help get it, in addition to, or […]
Local Obituaries – Monday, April 6, 2026

Alene Ballou Alene Ballou, age 84, of Mayking, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Hazard ARH. She is survived by 2 sons: Kenneth Ballou and John Ballou; 3 […]