DELBARTON, W.Va. — A Delbarton man has been charged with murdering his wife. Deputies with the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office were called Friday morning to conduct a welfare check at the home of Leroy Hunt, 35, and Christina Hunt, 26. When they arrived, they found Christina Hunt’s body on the front porch, covered with a blanket. After a brief standoff, Leroy Hunt was arrested. Police say Leroy Hunt shot his wife as she was walking into the home. The couple’s 2-year-old child was inside the home when the shooting occurred. Leroy Hunt has been charged with first-degree murder and child […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Prestonsburg High School announced Friday that Rick Ward has been named the school’s new girls basketball coach. The school said in a Facebook post that Ward is the perfect choice to lead the Lady Blackcats forward. “Coach Ward has been a dedicated member of the Prestonsburg basketball program for the past nine years, playing a key role in helping build the foundation and success the team enjoys today. His commitment to the student-athletes, the school, and the community makes him the perfect choice to lead the program forward.” Prestonsburg High School Principal Brandon Kidd said Ward has […]

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HAGER HILL, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Johnson County that killed two people. According to Kentucky State Police, Retina Meek was driving along Route 321 at Hager Hill around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, when she crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck driven by Jason Kinner. Meek and a passenger in her vehicle, Anita Meek, both died of injuries sustained in the crash. Kinner was also injured but is continuing to receive treatment. The accident remains under investigation.

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