Former Pikeville Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty To Drug Prescription Charges
A former Pikeville shrink faces the possibility of up to 20 years in prison for prescribing drugs to someone who didn’t need them. Jason Stamper has reportedly pleaded guilty and […]
DAV Representative Will Be in Letcher County April 3
Veterans may want to attend a meeting with the Hazard VA staff next month in Letcher County. Staff from the VA and a Disabled American Veterans Representative will be available […]
Letcher County Public Libraries Board Approves New Computers
Letcher County’s public libraries are getting new computers after the Board of Trustees approved up to $60,000 to replace all the public computers and staff workstations. The Mountain Eagle reports […]
Wanted Pound VA Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A man sought by the Wise County Sheriff’s Office and Southwest Virginia Narcotics Task Force has been caught after deputies spotted his car. The Wise County Sheriff says search warrants […]
Kentucky House Bill Aims to Help Small Coal Mining Operations
There’s a bill moving through the state legislature intended to help small coal mines stay in business by changing some safety rules. House Bill 85 is sponsored by Rep. Bill […]
Prestonsburg Mayor Resigns
Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton has resigned. Last night the city council held a special meeting which Stapleton did not attend reportedly due to an injury he suffered a few weeks […]
Appalshop Executive Director Stepping Down Later This Year
Appalshop Executive Director Alex Gibson says he will be leaving later this year. Gibson has been at the helm for 10 years, not just creating multiple award-winning films but also […]
Floyd County Man Facing Fentanyl Drug Charges
A Floyd County man is facing charges for trafficking fentanyl. Police were doing a roadblock last Thursday on Mountain Parkway in Magoffin County when a driver was pulled over for […]
Jenkins City Leaders Pushing City Wide Cleanup
Jenkins city leaders are urging residents to help keep the town clean, starting with your own yard. Mayor Todd DePriest tells WYMT it’s not just a matter of pride in […]
Perry County Woman Charged in Animal Hoarding Case
More than 100 animals have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Perry County. WYMT reports the Perry County Sheriff’s Office brought in agents from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and […]