PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center will host its annual Banquet for Life on February 5 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. This year’s theme, “Tree of Life – Appalachian Roots,” celebrates faith, family, and the strength of community that continues to nurture life across Eastern Kentucky. Guests will enjoy an evening of inspiring stories, live entertainment, a special bagpipe presentation, and the lighting of the Tree of Life symbolic moment honoring every child, parent and supporter touched by the ministry of APCC. The event will also feature dinner, music, and opportunities to partner in supporting families […]

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ASHLAND, Ky. — A Johnson County man arrested last year after secretly recording a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty. Henry Jonathan Ritscher, 43, of Paintsville, pleaded guilty Monday to a federal charge of producing child pornography in Ashland federal court. He was arrested back in September, after the girl discovered a video of herself showering and changing earlier that day. The girl told police she was frequently a guest at Ritscher’s home and had accompanied him to pick up pizza. While he went in the restaurant, she stayed in the car and found the video when she used his phone […]

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COAL RUN VILLAGE, Ky. — Police called to a Pike County business over a public intoxication complaint ended up arresting a woman for fentanyl trafficking. State troopers were called to Rural King in Coal Run over a report of an intoxicated shopper in the store. When they arrived, they found they found the woman, identified as Devona Williamson, 34, of Hardy, in the checkout line and asked her to step outside. After asking the woman to empty her pockets, police found about $40 worth of merchandise from the store. They then asked to search the woman’s bag, but she refused. […]

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PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS The Marshall University Men’s Basketball Team (11-6, 3-2 SBC) suffered an 81-73 defeat to the Georgia State Panthers in Atlanta on Saturday. “Kudos to Georgia State. They won a game that they deserved to win. We didn’t deserve to win it. Too many mistakes, too many mental errors, too many fouls,” Herd Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cornelius ‘Corny’ Jackson said. Wyatt Fricks finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks, registering his first double-double of the season. Landen Joseph finished with a 15-point effort as Noah Otshudi added 11 points.Jalen Speer recorded a game-high eight […]

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Once again, it’s time for your Belfry Breakdown, brought to you by our friends at Thornhill Automotive. Last week was a split one for the Belfry Lady Pirates, who finished 2-2 on the week. Belfry picked up a 59-51 win over Pike Central on Monday, then followed that up with an impressive 86-54 victory against East Ridge on Friday. The Lady Pirates did suffer a 52-29 loss to Betsy Layne in the 15th Region All-A Girls Regional Basketball Tournament and closed the week with a 77-56 loss to Floyd Central on Saturday. On the boys side, it was a strong […]

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