Kentucky

Kentucky Dentist Under Tight Restrictions for Restaurant Visits Amid Murder Trial Connections

by

In Prestonsburg, Kentucky, a judge has issued specific restrictions on Michael McKinney, a local dentist implicated in a high-profile criminal case, limiting his visits to a restaurant he co-owns. McKinney faces eight counts of evidence tampering in connection with the June 18, 2023, death of Amber Spradlin, which occurred at his residence. His son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with Spradlin’s murder. Presently out on bond, McKinney is under house arrest with allowances for work-related outings, including times at his dental practice and necessary business errands. Among his business interests is the Brickhouse Restaurant, situated … Read more

Ballot Blunder Leads to Removal of Union, Kentucky City Commissioners; Mayor to Appoint New Members

by

UNION, Ky.—A Boone County Circuit Court ruling has led to the unprecedented removal of all three city commissioners of Union, Kentucky, following a crucial ballot mishap in the November 2024 elections. Judge Richard Brueggemann issued the order on Friday, which stemmed from evidence indicating that ineligible voters mistakenly received ballots that allowed them to vote on Union’s local government races. This electoral mix-up involved hundreds of residents outside the Union city limits who participated in the election of the city commissioners, a right exclusively reserved for Union city residents under state law. The mishandling was … Read more

Trailblazer in the Courtroom: Kentucky Native Ralph Bailey Becomes First Black Male Judge in Henry County, Georgia

by

HENRY COUNTY, Ky.— Amidst the commemorations for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a notable advancement has taken place in Henry County where Ralph Bailey, hailing from Bowling Green, Kentucky, has made history as the area’s first black male judge. This milestone is seen as a step forward in diversifying positions of power in a region experiencing demographic shifts. Ralph Bailey, a native of the South Central Kentucky region, grew up actively engaged in his local church and schooling. His early life was marked by the influence of his father, who broke barriers as Bowling Green’s … Read more

Ex-Sheriff Accused of Murder Seeks Bond Release After Alleged Judicial Killing in Kentucky

by

Lexington, KY — A high-profile case that has captured the attention of Kentucky residents progresses as former Letcher County Sheriff, Shawn Stines, seeks release on bond. Stines, who is accused of the September slaying of Judge Kevin Mullins, made the request during a recent court appearance. The murder, said to have occurred in Judge Mullins’ chambers, sent shockwaves through the community, putting the spotlight on the safety of judicial officers and the stresses within law enforcement agencies. The case against Stines is staggering, with the evidence presented in court painting a complex picture of the … Read more