Pikeville Psychologist Stays Behind Bars The Pikeville psychologist serving a 25-year sentence after being ensnared in the Eric C. Conn disability fraud case has lost a bid for early release. Alfred Bradley Adkins, 49, was convicted of mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy and making false statements back in 2017, for his role in Conn’s…
No Athletic Competitions For Some KY Schools Two school districts will not have any athletic competitions this week due to COVID-19 guidelines from the KHSAA.Whitley County is red on the latest COVID-19 incidence rate map. Not only does that affect school districts trying to return to in-person classes, it also requires sporting events to…
Changing The Definition Of Rioting A state lawmaker said she will propose changing Kentucky’s legal definition of rioting after Democratic state Rep. Attica Scott was charged with the felony while participating in Louisville protests for racial justice.Kentucky state Rep. Lisa Willner, a Louisville Democrat, said she plans to file a new bill request Monday…
More Pike County Cases While University of Pikeville temporarily moved classes online amid an increase of active cases of COVID-19 on campus, Pike County saw a separate spike in cases this week, with more than 30 reported in two days. Source: MG News Return to News
Gold Service Members A monument now stands in front of the state Capitol Building, telling the community of all of the loved ones that never made it home. Woody Williams co-founded the Woody Williams Foundation, responsible for the newly erected Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.“Our brothers and our sisters. Our husbands and our wives.…
Wanting the Transcript An attorney for the Breonna Taylor family is calling for Attorney General Daniel Cameron to release grand jury transcript after they decided not to charge any of the officers involved in her death.The word transparency has been said a number of times lately. It’s being echoed by Breonna Taylor’s family, lawyers,…
Honoring Victims Of Abuse A group of bikers gathered at Moose Lodge in Bowling Green to support children who are victims of abuse.The group known as Guardians of the Children, a nationwide organization, held a candlelight vigil to honor both the victims and those who died from child abuse. The candlelight vigil was held…
Five New Bridges Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year on five new bridges in Highway District 12, one each in Martin, Letcher, and Lawrence counties, and two in Pike County.Martin County on County Road 1120 (Dans Branch Road/Willis Dials Road) over Pigeonroost Fork: Utility relocation for this project has…
Updated Wireless Store Appalachian Wireless, in conjunction with the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon Sept. 23 on its newly-remodeled downtown Pikeville location, at the corner of Main Street and Grace Avenue. Source: MG News Return to News
Keeping Pikeville Kids Healthy As schools in Pike County prepare to begin in-person classes, many parents are concerned about the health of their students. But Pike County Schools is working with Pikeville Medical Center to keep them safe and healthy in a new way.Training took place Thursday for the “Healthy at School” program, a…