Shirley Thompson named ‘Hometown Hero’

Shirley Thompson named ‘Hometown Hero’

Adam Rice, left, Field Representative for Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, comments about Shirley Thompson, second from left, after she was recognized  as Operation UNITE’s second “Hometown Hero” by UNITE President/CEO Tom...
Hope Wall in Pike County

Hope Wall in Pike County

PIKEVILLE – Even before all the photos were in place, visitors to the Pike County Judicial Center Thursday afternoon, October 9, were quick to point out familiar faces. The more than 180 images on Operation UNITE’s Hope Wall are more than portraits of friends and...

Heroin cases highlight Pike roundup

PIKEVILLE – Heroin is slowly becoming a trendy drug among Pike County dealers. “It’s cheaper and it’s becoming easier to get than prescription drugs such as OxyContin,” said Keith Napier, Operation UNITE’s Big Sandy Task Force manager. “We’ve been noticing this trend...

Pike dispatcher/deputy arrested

PIKEVILLE – A Pike County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher and deputy was one of two individuals arrested Thursday morning following an undercover drug investigation by Operation UNITE. Matthew Blanton, 33, of Rocky Road, Pikeville, and 34-year-old Bradley Childers of...

Smith sisters receive UNITE scholarship

PHELPS – Phelps High School seniors Audrea and Andrea Smith were recognized Thursday, May 16, as recipients of an “I Am UNITE” scholarship. This is the first year for the scholarships, valued at $1,500 each. The Smiths were presented the scholarships by Ashley...