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Not originally from Pburg, but live down here now and know a lot of people, so it seems like it's everyday I get gossip or talks about what's going on, went on, or going to happen. Knew Les resigning was in the works for awhile, obviously never said anything bc it's none of my business (but people like to try and make it mine) but he definitely used and abused his power in a perverse way. The Amber Spradlin tragedy sure hasn't helped his, nor any other county officials character, or reputation. Have heard from several reliable people that not only did they get Les for sexual or lude acts, but they're on the brink of accusing him of stealing money, and other resources from the city in his time as Mayor. Now we all know how often this goes on at every level of politics in this area, not only Floyd, but surrounding counties as well. Not giving him the benefit of the doubt, but nothing has been proven he did steal, but he easily could have, and I'm sure something will come out about in due time.

The murder being "unsolved" is pitiful. I have a lot of friends in Prestonsburg but I'm not going there and I'm 25 miles away.
And for sure never going to the "Brick Sh!thouse" ever again.

It is truly sad, and we're approaching 1 year in June. Last time I ate at the brickhouse was about a month before the murder, took my dad there for his birthday, and Amber happened to be the one hosting that evening. I've known her for a long time, more so when we were younger, my grandparents and hers where close friends so we seen each other all the time, got into the teenage years and really hadn't seen her much since then. It had probably been 20+ years since I'd seen her before that, she didn't remember me but I remembered her, she was just so nice and gracious, you could tell she loved her job, was very knowledgeable of the menu & specials, and got us seated pretty quickly. Then literally a month later, that tragic night occurred. I've been a lifelong citizen in Floyd County, we all know how the system works here, it's not about what you know, it's who you know.