From The Bell County Sheriff's Department/USMS - On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and Wednesday, the 2nd, in coordination with a multi-agency operation, Bell County Detective Hunter Luttrell carried out several arrests in connection with the death of a man, Bobby Smith, whose brother, Darrell Carnahan, was arrested in July for multiple sex offenses. Prior to this, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, United States Marshal Service personnel apprehended Landon Pace. At around 1:00 a.m. Wednesday...

From WRIL The Big One - Quinlan Miracle Jr. BCDC 58-year-old Quinlan Miracle Jr., was facing a charge of attempted murder after an incident on January 25, 2025, which landed a woman in the hospital with serious injuries. Miracle Jr. had been indicted after being accused of beating his cousin with a baseball bat during an argument. After Middlesboro Officer Rossi responded to the scene, two vehicles were observed leaving the residence: a black Chevy Cruze and a light blue Chevrolet pickup...

Wanda Howard Stewart, 90, of New Lexington, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Aviata Post-Acute Care of New Lexington, Ohio. Born January 18, 1936 in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Jake and Dala Cox Howard. Wanda will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family and the joy she brought to those around her. She...

From WRIL The Big One - Justin Edward Logan - BCDC On Monday, August 24, 2026, a Pineville Man identified as 39-year-old Justin Edward Logan was arrested by Bell County Deputy Ryan Sams on a warrant in Middlesboro for sex offenses involving a juvenile. The complaint warrant, taken out by KSP Trooper Keith Baker, states that Logan is accused of "engaging in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion." Additionally alleged is that Logan, "being older than 21," engaged in...

From WRIL The Big One - Justin Edward Logan - BCDC On Monday, August 24, 2026, a Pineville Man identified as 39-year-old Justin Edward Logan was arrested by Bell County Deputy Ryan Sams on a warrant in Middlesboro for sex offenses involving a juvenile. The complaint warrant, taken out by KSP Trooper Keith Baker, states that Logan is accused of "engaging in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion." Additionally alleged is that Logan, "being older than 21," engaged in...

Friday, August 21, 2026 Lawrence Co over Martin Co (37-7)Prestonsburg over Betsy Layne (37-6)Paintsville over Floyd Central (37-8)CAL over Pikeville (41-0)Belfry over East Carter (57-12)Greenup Co over Pike Co Central (49-8)Fleming Co over Casey Co (52-24)Harlan Co over Clay Co (27-20)Ashland over Raceland (28-21 OT)Phelps over Pineville (20-0)Mason Co over [...] The post Friday and Saturday H.S. Football Scores appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

From WRIL The Big One - Bill J Walton - CCJ A short time after midnight, there was a reported stabbing of a 52-year-old man at Catdaddy's gas station on Broad Street in Tazewell. Multiple law enforcement units responded including Tazewell Police Department assisted by Claiborne County Sheriff's Department. Police Chief Jeremy Myers tells WRIL that an individual identified as 41-year-old Billy J Walton, no address listed, has been booked into the Claiborne County Jail. He has been charged...

From the Bell County Ky Sheriff's Department - John Melton - BCDC Deputies and USMS Central Kentucky Fugitive task force served an arrest warrant in the Polly Hollow community on 56-year-old John Melton for sex offenses. During the execution of arrest/search warrant, Melton took a substantial amount of time before coming out of the residence. During the incident to arrest, law enforcement units noticed a cell phone case and could not locate the cell phone. Officers obtained the phone number...

Former Meade County Coach Larry French gives his team instruction during a pause in play during the 1991 KHSAA 3-A State Championship against Bell County. As the Meade County football team prepares to kickoff its 2026 campaign this Friday night, we take a look back at the 1991 Green Wave squad on this WMMG Throwback Thursday, brought to you by KY Land Company of Irvington. Green Wave Nation filled Cardinal Stadium to watch the team take on Bell County for the '91 KHSAA 3-A State...

From WRIL The Big One - Andrew Hamlett - BCDC Late Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026, Middlesboro Police were serving what they called "a high-risk" search warrant on an individual identified as Jay Hamlett at an Exeter Avenue address near South 35th Street. Middlesboro Police report that Hamlett was wanted in connection with an incident on Tuesday night, August 18th, that put the safety of three officers in jeopardy. He is facing three counts of wanton endangerment - 1st degree for the...