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SALYERSVILLE – A Lexington man is facing drug trafficking charges after police received a report of a reckless driver on New Paintsville Road last...
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Hornets to meet Jenkins in 15th Region Challenge
Magoffin County competes in KHSAA Class 2A State Championship
MCHS Boys’ Basketball Booster Club to host elementary panorama Nov. 15
Reserved seating for HWMS boys’ basketball remains available
Magoffin County Lady Hornets Sports Cards and Collectibles Show set for Dec. 13
SALYERSVILLE – With the federal shutdown still ongoing and SNAP benefits still in limbo, several areas of the community are coming together to try...
SALYERSVILLE – Candidate filings opened for the 2026 Magoffin County Primary Election on Wednesday, proving to be an active first day. At press time,...
PIKEVILLE – A federal judge filed a general order last week moving all court hearings set for the federal courthouse in Pikeville to be...
SALYERSVILLE – A Lexington man is facing drug trafficking charges after police received a report of a reckless driver on New Paintsville Road last...
RIVER ROAD – A Johnson County man was arrested after allegedly bailing from a car during a traffic stop and running from police with...
The Salyersville High School All Class Reunion Committee announces their upcoming annual event, slated for May 24 and celebrating all former students of Salyersville...
SALYERSVILLE – A Salyersville man was arrested on Sunday on a warrant charging him with burglary. According to the arrest citation, Terry J. Cobern,...
From Sharon Dodson, Communications Specialist The Center for Rural Development Twenty-four high school students from Southern and Eastern Kentucky have been selected by The...
Magoffin County Judge/Executive Matthew Wireman signed a proclamation earlier this month declaring May 2025 Older Americans Month in Magoffin County. The full proclamation is...
MAGOFFIN COUNTY – It was a busy few days for local fire departments, responding to multiple fires within three days. On Monday, May 5,...
LETCHER COUNTY – Last month, a former Magoffin County teacher pleaded guilty to third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, taking a plea deal for...
Salyersville Independent’s longest currently-running community writer passed away this week. Erma Lovely, who passed away on Monday, May 5 at the age of 90,...
SALYERSVILLE – A Salyersville man was arrested on Monday on a sodomy charge, with the victim listed as being less than 12 years old....
