PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The prosecution has filed its response to a request by Michael McKinney that he be freed from home incarceration and drug testing requirements. McKinney is charged with evidence tampering related to the murder of Amber Spradlin, whose body was found in his home June 18, 2023. McKinney’s son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with her murder. Like Michael McKinney, M.K. McKinney and family friend Josh Mullins are also charged with multiple counts of evidence tampering for allegedly trying to cover up the crime. After the murder trial was delayed until January during a hearing last month, Michael […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources invites residents and visitors of all ages to take advantage of Kentucky’s “Free Fishing Weekend,” June 6 and 7. This annual event allows everyone to enjoy fishing in waters across the commonwealth without purchasing a fishing license or permit. All other regulations, including size limits and the number of fish an individual is permitted to keep, still apply. Permission is always needed if fishing in private waters. Communities all across Kentucky participate by offering fun special events for anglers, especially for youth. Check local listings or click on the Free Fishing […]

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PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Swim and Dive Head Coach Ian Walsh has resigned his position as leader of the Herd, Marshall Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced on Sunday. “On behalf of Marshall University and Herd Athletics, I want to sincerely thank Coach Ian Walsh for his leadership, dedication, and the many contributions he has made to our Swimming and Diving program,” Harrison said. “Ian has helped elevate this program both in and out of the pool, and he leaves it in a stronger position than when he arrived. His commitment to the development […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A driver who seriously injured a teenage pedestrian when she hit him with her car over the weekend has been charged with DUI and assault. Julia Vanderpool, 55, of Prestonsburg, was arrested following the crash, which happened around noon on Saturday. According to police, Vanderpool was driving along Route 1428, between Prestonsburg and Allen, when she struck Landon Samons, a senior at Floyd Central High School.Samons was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The police report says that Vanderpool had drooping, bloodshot eyes and showed slow reflexes when she was interviewed by a […]

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Thursday’s game against Sayre will mark Johnson Central’s fourth trip to the KHSAA State Baseball Tournament since 2021. This time, the Golden Eagles will face a familiar opponent. Johnson Central and Sayre met May 9 in the Fayette County Invitational Tournament, where the Spartans rolled to an 11-0 win in five innings. But the Golden Eagles have had time to refine their game and know exactly what they’re getting into this time around. In fact, Johnson Central has not lost since that matchup, rattling off seven straight wins entering the state tournament. The Golden Eagles bring the best record in […]

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