Editor’s note: Mountain Top News invites all candidates in our coverage area to submit press releases announcing their entry into the 2026 election. Submissions can be up to one typewritten page, along with a photo that contains no text. These announcements will be posted for free on our website. Please submit your announcements to [email protected]. by BRENDA KAYE JOHNSON Living in Eastern Ky. the majority of life and proud to say I am a coal miner’s daughter and a coal miners wife. Working many years with the public ranging in job positions where I have seen many needs in Eastern […]

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Editor’s note: Mountain Top News invites all candidates in our coverage area to submit press releases announcing their entry into the 2026 election. Submissions can be up to one typewritten page, along with a photo that contains no text. These announcements will be posted for free on our website. Please submit your announcements to [email protected]. by LAVETA SLONE My name is Laveta Slone, and after much prayer for guidance, and speaking with some of you, along with my family, I’m honored to announce that I’m running for Magistrate in District 5 of Pike County. I believe that leadership means standing […]

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Editor’s note: Mountain Top News invites all candidates in our coverage area to submit press releases announcing their entry into the 2026 election. Submissions can be up to one typewritten page, along with a photo that contains no text. These announcements will be posted for free on our website. Please submit your announcements to [email protected]. by BRIAN EPLING My name is Brian Epling, and I have officially filed to run for District 4 Magistrate in Pike County. As a lifelong resident of this county, I am committed to serving the community that has shaped who I am. I am running […]

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Editor’s note: Mountain Top News invites all candidates in our coverage area to submit press releases announcing their entry into the 2026 election. Submissions can be up to one typewritten page, along with a photo that contains no text. These announcements will be posted for free on our website. Please submit your announcements to [email protected]. by COLBY KISER To all my friends, family and residents of Pike County, today I filed my intent to run for Magistrate District 3 on the republican ticket I am a dedicated husband, father and blue collar worker. I come to you not just as […]

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UDPATE: 3:06 p.m. Saturday – Virginia State Police confirmed with News 5 WCYB that an active search is still ongoing for Wise County resident Travis Turner, head football coach at Union High School. WISE COUNTY, Va. – A Wise County football coach remains missing after police visited his home and found him gone, according to WVVA.com. Union High School head football coach Travis Turner, 46, has not been found after officers with the Virginia State Police were sent to his home this week. Officers were not sent to arrest Turner, but on the way to his residence, they were told […]

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