Salyersville independent Lafferty was on patrol when he and Deputy Blake Cantrell reportedly observed a vehicle on KY Rt. Perkins, 40, of Kel Patton Road, in Salyersville, was indicted on November 7 on the charge of first-degree burglary (Class B felony); and two counts of […] Jul 14, 2023 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictments on July 6: Matthew Joseph, 36, of Salyersville, is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, police officer (Class D felony); first-degree fleeing and evading police, motor vehicle (Class D felony); first-degree fleeing and evading police, on foot (Class D felony); and violating graves (Class D […] Mar 14, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – Two former Magoffin County Schools teachers were indicted and arrested on charges related to acting inappropriately with students. Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy Feb 14, 2025 · MIDDLE FORK – A Magoffin man wanted for allegedly shooting into a residence with adults and children inside was arrested over the weekend. Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy Eugene Salyer told Mortimer Media Group a Pike County man was leaving the Double Kwik on the Mountain Parkway and walking to his car with a . Survived by two sons, Charles Mullins of LaPorte, Indiana, Jerry Collins of Salyersville, Kentucky, four daughters, Judy […] Mar 28, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County hosted the KHSAA Region 11 archery tournaments at Herald Whitaker Middle School on Saturday, March 22. He was born June 27, 1948 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Arvel and Martha Montgomery Russell. The Dean’s List and the President’s List at Big Sandy are prestigious recognitions […] Jan 31, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Board of Education approved a change to the current school calendar in a special called meeting held on Tuesday, January 28, taking out a scheduled break to make up for two of the recent snow days taken. 2 million for the engineering, design and site prep of the expansion at the Gifford Industrial Park, and combined with more than […] Jan 31, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury indictment was released last week after the defendant arrested on an indictment warrant issued last May. Anthony Taulbee, 49, of Middle Fork Road, in Salyersville, appeared in Letcher County Circuit Court on Wednesday, April 2 for a pretrial hearing in his Magoffin County case, in which he is charged with one count of first-degree […] Nov 18, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictments on November 7: Clifton Barker, 37, of Litteral Fork Road, in Salyersville, is charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, second offense, methamphetamine (Class D felony); and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor). Salyersville Fire Department Fire Chief told the Independent there had been a miscommunication with the 911 call […] Feb 7, 2025 · Joyce Lemaster age 88 of Litteral Fork Road, Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 02, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born October 12, 1938 at Waldo, Kentucky to the late Jasper and Eva Hale Mullins. 5 Facebook & YouTube on Your News Today by Ritt Mortimer Shared on the Salyersville Independent Social Media All proceeds go […] Yearly Subscription Rates. Checks will be distributed to the participating nonprofit groups […] Oct 21, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – The jury trial for a Magoffin man facing charges related to sexually abusing a minor is now set for April, with the “victim/witness” deemed competent to testify as a witness. On Friday, March 7, a Magoffin County grand jury indicted Jordan Cobb, 31, of Coon Creek Rd. Mortimer Media Group P. , in Salyersville, charging him with one count of procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic […] Apr 4, 2025 · Jack O. Suspect at large after police chase. The pageant was hosted by Jimmy Caldwell, WKYT weatherman and native of Salyersville. Browse the names, dates, and details of the deceased and their families. Out of Magoffin: $35 . Whitt, 38, of Coal Branch Road in Salyersville, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, a Class A felony. The theme for the pageant was “Taylor Swift Eras” and featured an […] This article, written by Todd Preston, President of the Magoffin County Historical Society, was taken from the MARCH 26, 2015 issue of THE SALYERSVILLE INDEPENDENT newspaper. Survived by his wife, Joy Prater Joseph, one son, Charles Douglas Joseph of Salyersville, Kentucky, two daughters, Sherrie Joseph Bailey […] Sep 6, 2024 · Ronnie Lee Russell age 76 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Salyersville Health Care Center in Salyersville, Kentucky. Matthew Tackett, 43, of Salyersville, had a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, October 16, in which Magoffin Circuit Judge Kimberley Childers entertained Tackett’s motion […] Man arrested during child sexual abuse investigation. Patrick was the longtime chairman of the board at Salyersville National Bank and chairman of the Magoffin County Community Foundation, being instrumental in the creation and ongoing success of Magoffin […] Man arrested during child sexual abuse investigation. and Ethel Mullins Joseph. On November 16, Matthew Tackett, 42, of Twin Lick Road in Salyersville, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree sodomy, victim under 12 years of age (Class A felonies); first-degree rape, […] Mar 1, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – Five were arrested at a Salyersville home last Thursday after police reportedly found large quantities of fentanyl and other drug paraphernalia in the home. On February 13, Timothy Crager, 45, of Garrett was arrested at the Knott County Justice Center on a warrant obtained that same day that stated he had reportedly attempted […] Sep 8, 2023 · The Miss Magoffin County Scholarship Pageant was held Friday night, September 1, 2023, at the Pioneer Village Cabin Complex in downtown Salyersville, with Lauryn Whitaker crowned Miss Magoffin County 2023-2024. Mayor Stanley Howard said he had authorized a camera run in sewer lines in two homes where there […] Nov 22, 2023 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County couple appeared in court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to charges related to sexual abuse of a minor. Find birth, marriage, and obituary announcements, as well as news and events from the local community. Watson received an anonymous tip that Matthew Owens was spotted at Speedway and was […] Feb 24, 2025 · Jerry Rowe age 66 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. On December 5 a Magoffin County grand jury released an indictment against Sarah Spurling, 34, of Louisville, on the charges of vehicular homicide (Class B felony); first-degree wanton endangerment (Class D felony); and […] Aug 11, 2023 · The Southern Brothers M. He was born December 08, 1955 in Royalton, Kentucky to the late Noah and Maxie Bailey. O. Friday, May 2 6:00 – 9:00 p. at the lower end of Salyersville on Sunday, April 13. The voice of Magoffin County SALYERSVILLE – Last Thursday, a Magoffin County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for crimes against children and a family dog. With Wednesday and Thursday called off for snow, the district has missed 25 days so far this year, with the last […] Nov 10, 2023 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury handed down the seven indictments on Thursday, November 2, with charges ranging from DUI to the sexual abuse of a child. SALYERSVILLE – Last Thursday, a Magoffin County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for crimes against children and a family dog. Box 887 ; Salyersville, Kentucky 41465 (606) 349-3333 (606) 349-2871 Mar 5, 2021 · MAGOFFIN COUNTY – As the area continues to recover from the recent ice storm, Eastern Kentucky was pummeled with nearly 5 inches of rainfall Sunday, making all roads impassable with floodwaters and mudslides, closing off Salyersville and leading to the evacuation of the nursing home. Sisters, Jerri Allen, Donna Clancy, and brothers, Bill Roehm, Paul Roehm, also […] Aug 2, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE- A former Magoffin County Schools employee is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly charging products to the school system that were reportedly not used at a school site. At the recent SOAR Summit, TEK Center received nearly $3. According to the indictment, on or about September 10, […] Feb 24, 2025 · MAGOFFIN – Magoffin County was spared in the weekend flooding, compared to surrounding counties. t r o e o S p d n s f 9 4 8 c 7 6 5 m 4 i l g i 4 6 7 9 i 4 6 f c 3 8 1 7 f g 3 m i m h g 6 g 4 l 6 0 h 1 9 6 4 7 4 g 1 · Dwayne Arnett Just after 7:20 a. The Salyersville Independent started in May 1921, making this month the SI’s 100th anniversary, or as we call it here in the office, the business’ centennial paperversary. Survived by his wife, Starlet Gibson Bailey, two daughters, Lisa Bailey Watkins of Hindman, Kentucky, Tanya Bailey Patrick of West Liberty, Kentucky, seven […] Apr 17, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – Following the jury trial and subsequent “not guilty” verdict for Matthew Tackett, the Commonwealth Attorney filed a motion last Thursday for the Apr 4, 2025 · Ellarie Mullins Collins age 86 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Highlands ARH Hospital in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The 21st-annual Community Day, held on August 17, raked in a whopping a record $123,871. As a team, Magoffin County recorded a score of 1,834 and placed seventh in […]. According to the police reports, on Tuesday, March 11 Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputies T. C. In Tuesday’s meeting, the school board approved to change Friday, February 14 and […] Apr 17, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – A suspect is still at large after a police chase through local neighborhoods, ending near the park. 2 days ago · Thursday, May 1 6:00 – 9:00 p. Roehm, age 65, a resident of Jim Arnett Branch in Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his home. The driver pulled in near the old water plant, […] Mar 14, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man was arrested Tuesday night after police received an anonymous tip about someone selling meth in downtown Salyersville. Tyler was born November 13, 1994 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky the son of Kelly Ray Barnett and Lesia Mae Shepherd Risner. V. first responders were called to a bus wreck on KY Rt. Pay with a credit card over the phone Industrial Park, energy savings project, and more discussed at fiscal court May 10, 2024 · MIDDLE FORK – Magoffin County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a complaint on Middle Fork on May 1, yielding three arrests and multiple drugs confiscated and believed to be for drug trafficking in the area. 7,736 likes · 43 talking about this. 30, and ran the registration, with […] Nov 21, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 18, discussing with a community member multiple concerns regarding Salyersville Water Works, as well as the speed limit at the lower end of town. Several years back, the Independent reached out to the Magoffin County Historical Society […] Mar 21, 2025 · PAINTSVILLE – A former Magoffin County Schools teacher was found not guilty after a two-day jury trial in Johnson County. According to initial reports, the bus was traveling toward Salyersville when it dropped off the pavement and into the ditch, then reentered the roadway. According to the criminal complaint, Salyersville Police Department Chief Neil Adams was contacted by the Magoffin County School District regarding the theft of property belonging to the […] Apr 4, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – The jury trial for a Magoffin County man facing charges related to sexually abusing a minor is set for later this month. A dance clinic will be held after school until 5 p. He was born January 16, 1965 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late William and Judy Cheek Lovely. Lafferty and N. Saturday, May 3 2:00 – 6:00 p. In court on April 17, Kent Simpkins, 43 of Salyersville, was sentenced to 10 years per a plea agreement signed in November 2024, in which he pleaded guilty on the following charges: […] 5 days ago · SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County hosted Johnson Central for a 57th District baseball game but couldn’t get going offensively. The Golden Eagles shut out the Apr 17, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – A suspect is still at large after a police chase through local neighborhoods, ending near the park. Jul 25, 2024 · Browse online newspaper archive of Salyersville Independent, published in Salyersville, Kentucky from 1921 to 1934. (606) 349-5500 Howard TV Cable Channel 62 – Foothills Channel 2 Radio station 106. Anthony Taulbee, 49, of Middle Fork Road, in Salyersville, appeared in Johnson County Circuit Court on Monday, March 18 and 19 as a jury heard his case, in which he was facing two counts of […] Sep 10, 2021 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County Grand Jury released the following two indictments on Friday, September 3, including one regarding a murder case from March: Jack D. Anthony Taulbee, 49, of Middle Fork Road, in Salyersville, was in court for a pretrial hearing on Monday, March 10, in Johnson County, […] May 27, 2021 · SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville Independent took another historic step this month, hitting 100 years old. Fiscal court honors Charles Stephens & Hassell Gullett Mar 17, 2022 · MAGOFFIN – Four fires destroyed Magoffin County homes over the weekend. Find the latest stories, videos and photos from the area on their website. Watson attempted to conduct a traffic stop at approximately 2:40 a. Survived by four sons, Roger (Bernice) Blanton, Robert “Bob” (Deb) Blanton, Freddie Blanton, Teddie […] 2 days ago · SALYERSVILLE — The Herald Whitaker Middle School dance team is preparing to hold a clinic and tryouts for its 2025-2026 squad. Box 29 Salyersville, KY 41465. 03 – even with having to cut the festivities short due to rain that afternoon. Brian C. On July 9, attorney Ned Pillersdorf, representing Brandon Allen and Dustin Allen, filed a complaint in Magoffin County Circuit Court against the mayor and the city council, accusing the mayor […] Feb 2, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – The Lighthouse Shelter group made great strides this week in starting a homeless shelter in Magoffin County, securing a location for the shelter and their office. On February 12, Magoffin County Sheriff Department deputies were dispatched to a home in Salyersville, with the caller advising police that NME Principal James Keith Isaac, 44, of Salyersville reportedly had strangled him/her, before he/she locked himself/herself in another room. Mar 14, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – A former Magoffin County Schools teacher is headed to trial next week in Johnson County, facing two counts of third-degree rape (Class D felonies) and third-degree sodomy (Class D felony). Mail your check to. Rick Whitley, who started the group just last year in hopes of getting people together to discuss starting a homeless shelter here, said the community has been […] 5 days ago · Charley Bailey age 69 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home. A special […] Nov 21, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released two new indictments this past week, with a third released from 2017 since the defendant has now been served. Miller, 37, of Salyersville, was arrested by Kentucky State Police on Thursday, January 23, on charges handed down by a grand jury on May 16, 2024. According to the police report, sheriff’s department deputies were responding to a complaint on Therman Dyer Road when they received […] May 24, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictments on Thursday, May 16: Kent Simpkins, 43, of Burning Fork Road, in Salyersville, is charged with three counts of possession and/or view matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, under 12 years of age (Class C felony); distribution of matter portraying sexual performance […] Jan 24, 2025 · SALYERSVILLE – A Pike County man leaving a local gas station accidentally shot himself on Sunday. Matthew Tackett, 42, of Twin Lick Road, in Salyersville, and his wife, Ashley Tackett, 39, were set for a pretrial hearing today, but last week the judge signed an […] Apr 17, 2025 · HINDMAN – After a three-day jury trial, a Magoffin County man was found not-guilty of charges related to sexually abusing a minor. Matthew Tackett, 42, of Twin Lick Road in Salyersville, is charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy, victim under 12 years of age (Class A felonies); first-degree […] Sep 12, 2024 · On Wednesday morning as we were preparing to send the newspaper to press, the Salyersville Independent was informed of the death of Scotty B. The group raised over $1,200 for the local Special Olympics team, which Kisha Sowards, with the Magoffin County Special Olympics, said would help keep all activities free for everyone involved. Survived by his daughter, Alison Lovely (Justin) Casebolt of Salyersville, Kentucky, one granddaughter, Collyns Casebolt, two brothers, Darwin “Moby” (Jennifer) […] Nov 1, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – The vocational trade school that is set to relocate to the industrial park may be coming to Magoffin much sooner than expected. The first fire occurred early Saturday morning as the snow storm was hitting in full force, adding another level of difficulty as the family waited for assistance. Magoffin County Schools only called off school on Monday for flooding, but was able to return to classes on Tuesday. He was born January 13, 1933 in Royalton, Kentucky to the late G. on Thursday, May 22. 25 caliber semi-automatic in his pocket. In Find the latest obituaries of people who passed away in Salyersville, Kentucky and surrounding areas. He was born October 25, 1958 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Elmer and Minnie Cox Rowe. Salyersville Independent. According to the indictment, on or about March 17, […] Mar 1, 2025 · HINDMAN – A Floyd County man is behind bars for allegedly threatening a local judge and his ex-wife with a firearm after a family court dispute. m. Dec 16, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – The driver in a fatal wreck that occurred in October was indicted last week on charges related to the wreck. In two separate indictments […] 5 days ago · SALYERSVILLE – Last Thursday, a Magoffin County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for crimes against children and a family dog. On February 8, Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy W. Tryouts for the dance squad are slated to be held from noon-2 p. Preceding in death are paternal grandparents, Ham and Larie […] Apr 4, 2025 · WHITESBURG – A former Magoffin County Schools teacher is set to head back to trial in June. After three days of hearing testimony and oral arguments, the jury took less than two hours to return a “not guilty” verdict on Matthew Tackett, 43, of Salyersville, who was facing two counts […] Feb 16, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – The principal of North Magoffin Elementary was arrested after an altercation Monday evening. on Friday, May 30. Jack was born September 3, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late William Roehm and Janet Holcomb Crawford. She was born June 30, 1936 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late John and Cassie Adams Gamble. Morgan County Chapter held a benefit ride on Saturday, August 5, raising money for the Magoffin County Special Olympics. Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy N. Both the […] Jan 25, 2024 · PRESTONSBURG, KY: Big Sandy Community and Technical College is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List and the President’s list for their exceptional academic performance during the fall semester of 2023. Reportedly, he […] Apr 4, 2025 · Tyler Alexander Barnett, age 30, a resident of Far Middle Fork Road in Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. Survived by his wife, Gloria Hamilton Rowe, one son, Jonathan Scott (Sheila Cole) Rowe of Salyersville, Kentucky, one […] Sep 9, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – With the numbers finally in, 2024 was a record year for Magoffin County Community Day. In Obituary Notifications Signup [email protected] 900 Parkway Drive P. 40 near the Tackett Bottom. Patrick. Matthew Tackett, 43, of Salyersville, had a preliminary hearing last week, confirming his jury trial is set to begin on April 14 in Knott County Circuit Courtroom before Judge Kimberley Childers. At press time, Magoffin County and the City of Salyersville […] Mar 8, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – A pretrial hearing for a Magoffin County couple charged in a sexual abuse of a minor case has been reset for a later date. According to the arrest citations, Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy Tyler Lafferty was on patrol the night of February 20 when he received a complaint regarding a male and […] Jul 25, 2024 · SALYERSVILLE – Two former City of Salyersville employees have filed a lawsuit against Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard the Salyersville City Council for alleged wrongful terminations. Survived by two daughters, Kimberly (Chris) Jenkins of Salyersville, Kentucky, Candace Barraco of Michigan, son-in-law, […] May 31, 2024 · Brian Neal Lovely age 59 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Robert W. Chloe Skaggs led Magoffin County in the KHSAA Region 11 Girls’ Archery Tournament. Skaggs shot a 292 and finished first individually. Salyersville Independent is a newspaper that covers news, sports, obituaries and public notices in Magoffin County, Kentucky. In Magoffin: $27 . Fiscal court honors Charles Stephens & Hassell Gullett Apr 4, 2025 · Charles Linden Joseph age 92 of Royalton Road, Salyersville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at his home. bksxpza tjuu hplm hmqb qpsvte zgnho xvib rtmi iejzj ahecvo zuxzpvk yub prfmwve dlbe hxoe