PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Mingo County woman who is accused of brutally attacking a Pike County woman back in December has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination. Angel Joy Hunt, 29, of Wharncliffe, is charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, first-degree strangulation, third-degree arson and two counts of tampering with physical evidence. The investigation began when a woman was found lying on a bench outside of a burning house at Freeburn. The woman had multiple cuts, bruises and burns, and police say her eyes were swollen shut and she was bleeding from her ears. When the woman awoke in […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 announces work to replace the KY 979 bridge over Mud Creek (milepoint 11.36) in Floyd County starts next week, and will require a temporary closure of the aging structure near the KY 3680 intersection. Beginning Monday, June 15, the bridge will be closed to all traffic to allow contractors to begin demolition and replacement operations. While crews will work quickly to replace the bridge, the closure is expected to remain in place through August, pending any unforeseen circumstances. The bridge has remained in service under a 3-ton weight restriction since fall 2024 following concerns identified during inspection. Since that time, KYTC has worked to safely maintain access while evaluating long-term solutions, […]

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Department of Veterans Affairs Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center is seeking compassionate caregivers in Eastern Kentucky who are interested in becoming Medical Foster Home caregivers. A Medical Foster Home is a long-term care option for elderly or disabled veterans who need nursing home level of care but prefer to live in a home setting. Caregivers provide around-the-clock care or supervision in their own private residence. They help veterans with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing. They also provide nutritious meals, transportation to medical appointments, and support Veterans in community and recreational activities. Caregivers […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Following Friday’s announcement that the City of Pikeville is currently in negotiations with MD Squared Energy over that company’s proposal to build a $250 million data center in the city’s Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park, the two men running to be Pikeville’s next mayor have issued statements about where they stand on the issue. Those statements are reprinted below. BOB SHURTLEFF As many of you have seen, the Pikeville City Commission has entered into an agreement to explore the possibility of a data center at the Industrial Park – well away from residential areas. This agreement does not […]

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SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Magoffin County man has reached a plea deal that will see him plead guilty to rape, sodomy and sexual abuse, in exchange for having incest charges dropped. Justin McCoy Caldwell, 35, of Salyersville, entered a guilty plea to charges of third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse on Friday. Under the terms of his plea agreement, prosecutors are asking that he serve a three-year sentence and be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Caldwell will be back in court Sept. 3 for formal sentencing. He is currently being […]

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