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Ashland man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography
CITIZEN STAFF ASHLAND — An Ashland man was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for production of child pornography. U.S. District Judge David Bunning handed down the sentence to 35-year-old Jonathan Michael Whitt. According to Whitt’s plea agreement, on May 8, 2022, law enforcement discovered sexually explicit photos of Whitt and a minor victim. The subsequent…
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KSP investigates fatal shooting
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MOUNT VERNON — The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal shooting in Mount Vernon. KSP Post 11 in London responded to a call at approximately 9:50 a.m. Sunday reporting the shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed that 48-year-old Joseph A. Dawson of Berea was in a heated verbal altercation with his wife,…
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Representative Bobby McCool’s Legislative update: Lawmakers convene 2024 Regular Session
Since adjourning the 2023 Regular Session, I have used this update to share our work to prepare for this session. Interim committees met and heard testimony, gathered information, and focused on how to use the knowledge and data gained to craft thoughtful, intentional policies to help address the challenges our state faces. Because we did…
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Senator Phillip Wheeler’s Legislative Update: Week 1 of the 2024 Legislative Session
As we convene the 2024 regular session, I would like first to wish you a happy new year. I hope your holidays were filled with joy and laughter while spending quality time with family and friends. The Senate convened for day one of the 2024 Legislative Session on Tuesday, Jan. 2, with incredible renditions of…
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Kentucky State Police investigates mysterious death in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DRIFT — In a developing story from Floyd County, the Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is investigating a death in the Drift community. On Tuesday evening, Kentucky State Police were alerted to a situation involving a deceased male on Drift Hollow Road. Responding to the call received at 9:57 p.m., KSP investigators…
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Kenneth Edward Marcum Obituary
Kenneth Edward Marcum 1960—2023 Kenneth Edward Marcum, 63, of Louisa, passed away Dec. 27, 2023, at his home due to an accidental house fire. Born Aug. 23, 1960, in South Williamson, he was the son of the late Hubert and Bernice Brewer Marcum. Kenneth is preceded in death by his siblings, Danny Marcum, Hubert Jr.,…
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Arthur Staton Obituary
Arthur Staton 1961—2024 Arthur Staton, 62, of Big Branch Road, Pikeville, passed away Jan. 3, 2024, at his home. Born Nov. 12, 1961, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Earmel Staton and Minnie Moore. In addition to his parents, Arthur is preceded in death by three sisters. He was a general…
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Albert Pinson Obituary
Albert Pinson 1932—2024 Albert Pinson, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Jan. 1, 2024, at Mount Carmel in Columbus. Born Feb. 10, 1932, in Martin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Richard and Nola Smith Pinson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Rick Pinson; two daughters,…
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Larry Chapman Obituary
Larry Chapman 1951—2023 Larry Chapman, 72, of Louisa, passed away Jan. 2, 2024, at his residence. Born June 5, 1951, in Inez, he was the son of the late Albert and Lena Fraley Chapman. He is survived by one son, Anthony (Darielle) Chapman of Louisa; one daughter, Lori (Noah) Luster of Inez; four brothers, Mike…
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Thelma Fields Obituary
Thelma Fields 1929—2024 Thelma Fields, 94, of Warfield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at the Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez. Born March 9, 1929, in Dunlow, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dora Roberts Copley. In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her…
