SARAH ANN, W.Va. — The Hatfields and McCoys Historical Society is sponsoring three free events to help Appalachian residents connect with their ancestry, heritage, and a famous feud that nearly divided America. The nonprofit organization is sponsoring two exhibits from the West Virginia Humanities Council during May and June. It will be capped off with a somber wreath-laying ceremony and the awarding of a scholarship to a rising high school senior from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, May 25, at the Hatfield Family Cemetery. “Memorial Day holds a profound, layered significance in Appalachia that goes far beyond a three-day weekend,” said William K. “Billy” […]

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UPDATE, May 7: M.K. McKinney and Josh Mullins have each signed waivers that have now been filed with the court. Copies of the waivers can be found at the bottom of this story. PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The judge presiding over the Amber Spradlin murder case is pointing out a conflict of interest between attorneys representing two of the defendants. Special Judge Eddy Coleman issued an order Wednesday, directing Randall O’Neal, who is one of the attorneys representing M.K. McKinney, and Whitney O’Neal, who represents Josh Mullins. McKinney is charged with murder for the 2023 stabbing death of Spradlin, while McKinney, […]

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PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS NEW ORLEANS — A major accolade has been added to an already historic season as Marshall sophomore Sydni Burko has been named the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Player of the Year.  Burko – the native of Ona who came home to Marshall this season as a transfer from Indiana University – has additionally been named the league’s Newcomer of the Year and an All-SBC First Team member at third base. “I am so happy for Syd,” Head Coach and fellow Ona native Morgan Zerkle said. “She immediately made the Herd her home, and she’s taken the […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Two of the defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case have indicated they are not opposed to another continuance in the trial, leaving only the primary defendant as having objected to further delays. Spradlin’s body was found June 18, 2023, at the Arkansas Creek home of Prestonsburg dentist Michael McKinney. McKinney’s son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with her murder, while both McKinneys and family friend Josh Mullins are charged with multiple counts of evidence tampering for allegedly trying to cover up the crime. Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner filed a renewed motion for another delay last week, […]

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PARKER, Colo. — Rocky Vista University has named a University of Pikeville executive as its next president, following a nationwide search. The university announced Dr. Lori Werth will take over the role in July. Werth currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Pikeville, where she has helped lead strategic growth and expand academic programs, including in healthcare and graduate education. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lori Werth as the next president of Rocky Vista University,” said Gaurov Dayal, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Medforth Global Healthcare Education and member of the Board […]

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