Salyersville, KY

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – Folks in Magoffin County are mourning the loss of a beloved native son. Neil “Nehi” West passed away on Wednesday, August 26 at the age of 56. West was an integral part of the Magoffin County school system for many years before his retirement in June [...] The post Retired Magoffin County High School Athletic Director, Coach, Alumni Neil “Nehi” West passes away appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – The carnival returns to Salyersville next week. Fun Time Amusements Carnival will be set up in the Salyersville City Park starting Wednesday, September 2nd through Saturday. Armbands are $25 through Friday, $30 on Saturday. The carnival will be open from 5 until 10 p.m. Wednesday, 2 [...] The post Carnival returns to Salyersville September 2nd through 5th appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (K105) – A former eastern Kentucky high school teacher is now facing nearly 20 years in federal prison. That’s according to a report by K105, which states the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky says 44-year-old Jacob Back of Salyersville was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on Monday. According to Back’s plea agreement,...

ASHLAND, Ky. (WSIP) – A former Magoffin County High School teacher has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for online enticement of a minor. 44-year-old Jason Back of Salyersville was sentenced Monday in federal court. According to his plea agreement, on March 6, 2023, through March 9, 2023, [...] The post Former Magoffin County teacher sentenced to federal prison appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.