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Man sentenced for crimes against children and family dog
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SALYERSVILLE — A Magoffin County man got a decade in prison following his conviction on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation and animal abuse. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the sentencing Thursday. Kent Simpkins, 43, of Salyersville, received the 10-year sentence after pleading guilty Nov. 21, 2024, to seven felony…
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Price gouging hotline activated in Kentucky
FRANKFORT — With Kentucky under a state of emergency, Attorney General Russell Coleman on Monday announced the activation of the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline. He is urging residents to report suspected violations. Residents can file complaints online or by calling 1-888-432-9257. A team within the Office of Consumer Protection will investigate reports to determine…