Former Virginia Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Drug Activity in Kentucky

It’s 40 years in prison for a former Virginia doctor that federal prosecutors say wrotehundreds of illegal prescriptions in Pike County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Joel Smithers was sentenced […]
Pikeville Man Charged with Murder

A Pikeville man has been charged with the murder of a man found dead in Hellier lastspring. Kentucky State Police say Brandon Blackburn was arrested Monday and charged with murder, […]
Charges Filed Against Pikeville Woman After Car Accident

Several charges have been filed against a Pikeville woman following a car accident onSeptember 4. Pikeville Police say Randa Haley Williams is charged with DUI and endangering the welfare of […]
Floyd County Sheriff Warns of Fake Tax Collection Letter

The Floyd County Sheriff is warning about a fake letter going around claiming to be fromthe county to collect your taxes. The sheriff says while the letter itself has a […]
Letcher County Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash

A Thornton man has been killed in a dirt bike crash in Whitesburg. Kentucky State Police say emergency responders came out around 1:30 am Sunday to the scene along KY-1148. […]
Five Homes Finished at Hazard Higher Ground Community

The first homes have been completed at a higher ground community in Hazard. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was on hand for a ceremony August 26 at the Sky Viewsubdivision which […]
Former State Representative Passes Away

Former State Representative Ancel “Hardrock” Smith has passed away. Smith, who served the 92nd District for many years, passed away under hospice care in Hazard on September 4 at the […]
Pike County Recovery Resource Center Coming Soon

The Pike County Health Department is creating a new center for those struggling withsubstance use disorders. Pike County Health Director Tammy Riley tells the Appalachian News-Express the Pike County Recovery […]
Grand Jury Indicts Perry County Man Who Stole Police Cruiser

The Letcher County Grand Jury has indicted a Viper man who the Perry County Sheriff’s Department alleges stole one of their police cruisers while he was being arrested last month. […]
Jury Selection Underway in Perry County ATV Murder Trial

Jury selection has started for the murder trial in the death of a Perry County man duringan incident involving an ATV. Samuel Smith was shot and killed in March 2024 […]