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🌱 Paintsville man’s federal child-exploitation case hits a major scheduling twist
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- Paintsville man’s federal child-exploitation case hits a major scheduling twist
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: A.M. snow, up to 1"; cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 29.
- Saturday: Low clouds may break; chilly, with a high of 38 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Johnson man's child porn trial delayed (mountain-topmedia.com) — A Paintsville man’s federal child-exploitation case has been delayed while his attorney reviews sensitive evidence under court-controlled conditions. A status hearing is now set for Jan. 12 in Ashland, and the judge has given him until Jan. 9 to reach a plea agreement or proceed toward trial.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Advanced DDP Yoga
Floyd County Library , 161 N Arnold Ave , Prestonsburg
4:00 pm - Sprouts (birth to toddler music program)
Floyd County Public Library - Eastern Branch , 10983 KY-80 , Eastern
10:00 am - Toddler Tunes
Floyd County Public Library - Eastern Branch , 10983 KY-80 , Eastern
11:00 am - Romp and Stomp
Floyd County Public Library - Eastern Branch , 10983 KY-80 , Eastern
1:00 pm - Magoffin County CardShow
Magoffin County High School , 1100 Tom Frazier Wy , Salyersville
10:00 am - Billie Jean Osborne's Kentucky Opry Christmas
Mountain Arts Center , 50 Hal Rogers Dr , Prestonsburg
7:00 pm - Morgan County Cougars vs East Carter County Raiders
Morgan County High School , 150 Rd To Success , West Liberty
7:30 pm - Holiday Shopping at the Farm — Lavender Springs Alpaca
Lavender Springs Alpaca , 158 L Conley Rd , Oil Springs
11:00 am - Children's Story Hour
Floyd County Library , 161 N Arnold Ave , Prestonsburg
1:00 pm - Diamond Rio
Mountain Arts Center , 50 Hal Rogers Dr , Prestonsburg
7:00 pm - Morgan County Cougars vs Lawrence County Bulldogs
Morgan County High School , 150 Rd To Success , West Liberty
7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- KYEM has an exciting FREE training opportunity coming up next week.
KYEM is hosting the ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader (L-964) course December 15 – 19, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. EST daily, at KY Emergency Management… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Paintsville. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Paintsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paintsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Angel Breakfast celebrates the true meaning of Christmas (mountaincitizen.com)
- Cards race to 3-0 start, set record with 21 3-pointers (mountaincitizen.com)
- Christmas in the Mountains royalty: Horn and Mills (mountaincitizen.com)
Martin
- Martin County opens with win over Shelby Valley (mountaincitizen.com)
- Stories of Place brings creativity and community to Martin County High School (mountaincitizen.com)
- Floyd man charged with leading police on 110 mph chase after stealing cable (mountain-topmedia.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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