At Kentucky’s nuclear public comment meeting, Dr. Justin Mog from the University of Louisville challenged the idea that nuclear power is the obvious path forward.

He pointed to energy efficiency, geothermal, local solar, and renewables as options Kentucky still has not fully used. He also questioned the “zero carbon” label often attached to nuclear, arguing that the full life cycle matters, from mining and fuel production to construction and waste.

This Hillbilly Power segment asks the bigger question: if Kentucky is planning the future grid, why are cheaper, safer, local options being pushed behind expensive big-energy projects?

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At Kentucky’s nuclear public comment meeting, Sarah Lynn Cunningham brought something different to the microphone: lived experience.

She said she worked on the Ohio River Basin Energy Study back in the late 1970s, looking at how electricity was generated and moved through this whole region.

And what did she say stood out?

Kentucky and West Virginia carried the burden.
Other places got the power.

Then she talked about the Marble Hill nuclear project in Indiana, a project she said failed after cost-cutting, construction problems, bad estimates, and money drying up.

Her warning was simple:

Nuclear does not just mean “new energy.”
It can mean ratepayers being forced to fund a risky project before it ever produces power.

She called it a “fishing expedition.”

And that is the Hillbilly Power question:

If Kentucky chases nuclear because data centers and big industry need more power, who carries the cost if the project runs over budget, stalls out, or never delivers?

Because those big numbers do not come wrapped up like gifts.

Somebody pays them.

And around here, that somebody is usually the people already struggling to keep the lights on.

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This video, created by Hillbilly Crime, addresses the concerns of residents in Eastern Kentucky regarding rising electricity rates and the potential impact of new large-scale energy projects, specifically data centers. The discussion explores whether these projects truly benefit the local community or if they are just another example of Appalachia being exploited.

Key themes and discussions include:

• The Energy Crisis in Appalachia: The host highlights that families in Eastern Kentucky are already struggling with high power bills, leading to difficult financial choices for many, including seniors (11:05-12:55).
• Data Centers and Electricity Costs: The video examines the push for data centers in the region. While utility providers argue that large-scale industrial customers help stabilize the grid and spread fixed costs, the host expresses skepticism about these claims, noting that residential customers often continue to face rate hikes (25:48-31:47).
• Transparency and Accountability: The host criticizes the "fair, just, and reasonable" standard used by regulators, arguing that it often favors the utility companies over the struggling consumer (11:57-12:55, 47:45-48:21).
• Corporate and Political Influence: The discussion touches on the role of politicians and organizations in shaping energy policy, citing Senator Brandon Smith and the involvement of Kentucky Power and AEP in promoting these projects (13:00-14:54).
• Local Economic Reality: There is a deep dive into the "economic development" narrative, where the host challenges whether these highly automated data centers actually create meaningful, high-paying jobs for local residents (36:48-37:05, 57:25-57:47).
• Preparation and Self-Reliance: Throughout the episode, the host encourages viewers to look toward self-sufficiency and homesteading as a way to prepare for future economic and energy uncertainties (49:22-50:22, 1:08:00-1:08:21).

The episode concludes with a prayer and a reflection on the importance of community awareness and critical thinking regarding these systemic issues (1:15:54-1:17:21).

This video from Hillbilly Crime (Elizabeth) focuses on a city council meeting in London, Kentucky, specifically highlighting public comments regarding police accountability and transparency. The show aims to provide a platform for citizens to voice concerns that they feel have been ignored by local leadership.

• Slap Gate (17:39 - 18:35): The community is deeply concerned about an incident where a police officer allegedly used excessive force against a 20-year-old with autism. Residents are demanding answers regarding policy, de-escalation, and why officers were allowed to resign instead of facing termination.
• The Doug Harless Case (26:21 - 31:15): The show examines the 2024 incident where police executed a search warrant for a stolen weed eater at the wrong address, resulting in the death of Doug Harless. Citizens and the host question the competence of the department and the lack of disciplinary action taken against the involved officers.
• Public Trust and Leadership (3:39 - 4:22): A significant theme of the video is the erosion of public trust. The host argues that when citizens feel unheard by their city council, these public meetings become the only venue for demanding accountability.

• Public Testimony (11:25 - 15:34): A retired law enforcement officer confronted the council about the inconsistency in handling misconduct cases, specifically comparing the outcomes of the Doug Harless case and the Slap Gate incident.
• Council Conflict (35:42 - 38:09): The video captures internal friction within the council, with some members arguing that the mayor has not been transparent about officer resignations and that council members were kept in the dark regarding key details.
• Procedural Disputes (49:45 - 1:03:30): The council engaged in a heated debate regarding bidding processes for municipal projects, such as cemetery mowing and infrastructure improvements, highlighting ethical concerns about how public funds and contracts are managed.

The host emphasizes the importance of maintaining an "evidence room" by documenting these meetings and public records to ensure that the public's concerns are not dismissed by officials.

Key Issues Discussed:Council Meeting Highlights:

In this episode of Hillbilly Crime, the host analyzes a Fiscal Year 2025 executive branch spending review released by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts (6:02). Rather than just reporting the figures, the host investigates the lack of transparency, competitive bidding, and potential waste in state spending.

Key takeaways from the audit review:

• Advertising Expenditures: The report notes nearly $40 million in advertising costs, with concerns raised about the lack of competitive bidding for certain service contracts (12:04-13:34).
• Travel Expenses: The host questions the necessity and public benefit of over $7 million in out-of-state travel (including high-end hotel stays) and over $23 million in in-state travel, conferences, and catering (17:42, 20:18).
• Vague Spending: The host highlights an "Other expenses" category totaling $118 million that lacks sufficient detail or categorization, describing it as a "hiding place" for potential mismanagement (39:34-40:13).
• DCBS Outsourcing: The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is scrutinized for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on outside legal and evaluation services despite already having extensive internal staff (42:25-46:33).
• Policy Critique: The host shares personal experiences regarding the treatment of Suboxone patients and questions the effectiveness and justification of mandatory counseling requirements within the Medicaid system (50:51-54:42).

The host concludes by calling for viewers to provide any relevant public records, invoices, or documentation to help follow the "money trail" from Frankfurt to the mountains, emphasizing that the goal is not gossip but a demand for accountability and receipts (54:42-55:41).

Public Comments meeting in Hazard Kentucky during a rate increase request by Kentucky Power.

These meetings are not required and the Public Service Commission, by law cannot deny a rate increase request if the company can show it is an operating need.

They already fixed it from the inside I am learning. Who do you think runs these companies?

People they have hired as President and COO's of AEP and Kentucky Power came straight out of the Supreme Court legal community.

Knowledge is power.

Yes, we have the deposition where Ben is accused by Brianna Cornett, the third woman in that case of kissing her in his official capacity.

Why was she not more of a central figure in that case?

9 minute interview with Hobart Buttery, the man the London PD used to obtain a search warrant for a home on Vanzant Road.

Buttery denies taking anything, until he finally admits to taking a weedeater and a small portable heater.

He continues to maintain that is all he got. The police then went to the wrong residence and murdered the home owner.

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This video from Hillbilly Crime covers a new development regarding a series of civil lawsuits filed against Mountain Comprehensive Care Center (MCCCC) and Mountain Plus Services (MPS).

Key takeaways from the episode:

• The New Lawsuit: A third former high-ranking employee, Christy Stiltner, who served as Mental Health Director for 22 years, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired after refusing to participate in improper billing practices (0:00 - 4:41).
• Core Allegations: The complaint, which the host reviews in detail, claims the company directed staff to:
• Patterns and Retaliation: The host highlights that Stiltner’s case overlaps with previous lawsuits filed by former CFO Rebeckah Hall and former Regional Billing Coordinator Rachel Williams (15:26 - 16:30). Stiltner specifically alleges that she faced a hostile work environment and was ultimately terminated after reporting these concerns to leadership and the board (33:02 - 37:55).
• Current Status: MCCCC has denied the allegations in the previous lawsuits and had not yet filed a response to Stiltner’s complaint at the time of recording (13:57 - 14:14).

The host emphasizes that these are unproven civil allegations, but raises questions about the lack of broader criminal investigations into these organizations given the recurring nature of the claims (42:27 - 43:37).

This video from Hillbilly Crime investigates two recent court filings concerning Roy Kidd in the Amber Spradlin murder case (3:35-5:22). The host, Elizabeth, walks viewers through the legal arguments surrounding Kidd's role in the case and his interactions with law enforcement.

Key takeaways from the filings:

• Defense Motion: The defense for Michael McKinney III filed a motion for additional discovery, seeking to learn if Roy Kidd  has any agreement with the Commonwealth (prosecutors) not to prosecute him in exchange for his testimony (12:43-13:41). The defense also highlighted that Kidd was present when Spradlin died, appeared intoxicated, and reportedly failed a polygraph test before asserting his Fifth Amendment rights (13:48-14:57).
• Commonwealth’s Response: Prosecutors pushed back, explicitly stating that no deal or agreement exists with Kidd (29:35-30:06). They also addressed the polygraph claim, asserting that the defense's characterization was not fully accurate and noting that polygraph results are generally inadmissible at trial (30:13-31:04).

Why Roy Kidd remains a central figure:

• Roy Kidd was with Amber Spradlin on the night of her death and was the person who ultimately found her body the following morning (9:20-9:48). Because of his proximity to the event, his statements, physical condition at the scene, and potential testimony continue to be a primary focus of the defense's strategy (39:58-40:14).

Current Case Status:

• The trial for the murder of Amber Spradlin has been continued to January 11, 2027 (43:06-43:14).
• The next pre-trial conference is scheduled for September 17, 2026 (43:15-43:18).