PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Floyd County woman who was arrested for allegedly distributing drugs from a Pikeville motel room is expected to plead guilty later this week. Gretchen Bevins, 47, of David, also known as Gretchen Woodruff, was arrested back in April, when police raided her room at Comfort Suites and discovered more than 50 grams of meth, more than 40 grams of fentanyl, and smaller amounts of pills and cocaine. She was later indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of distributing meth and possession of meth and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Last week, she asked […]

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ABINGDON, Va. – Each year, the Food City School Bucks program awards $800,000 to more than 1,000 participating schools. Company officials are currently presenting checks from the 2025–26 program. “Food City is committed to supporting the education of our youth,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Our School Bucks Program provides much-needed support to schools across our market area. Since the program’s inception, we’ve awarded more than $24.5 million to participating schools.” Food City has also pledged an additional $800,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year. Through the School Bucks Challenge, earning rewards for […]

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FRANKFORT – With major changes to Medicaid approaching, Kentucky lawmakers are launching a four-city listening tour to hear directly from Kentuckians about the health coverage, care and services they depend on. “Medicaid Reality Check: A Health Care Listening Tour” will make stops in Lexington, Prestonsburg, Morehead and Louisville, bringing lawmakers together with Kentuckians who rely on Medicaid, their families and caregivers, health care providers and others affected by the program. The legislators want to hear firsthand accounts of what people stand to lose if coverage or care is disrupted and what Kentucky can do to protect access to health care. The Eastern Kentucky stop is Thursday, Sept. 17, at […]

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