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Kentucky's unemployment system still plagued by delays, frustration as state prepares for overhaul
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky was overwhelmed by record waves of unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses were locked down to contain the virus's spread. Tens of thousands of Kentuckians found themselves in limbo for months as they waited for their jobless claims to be processed, delays that became a nagging political problem for Gov. Andy Beshear.
Weather service issues heat advisory that includes Barren County
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a heat advisory that includes south central Kentucky. The weather service stated the combination of high humidity and temperatures in the 90s “may cause heat illnesses to occur.” Due to the conditions, “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out.
Walker to be nominated for KBC president
Brad Walker, pastor of Briensburg Baptist Church in Benton will be nominated for president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention at the Nov. 12 Annual Meeting in Paducah. Charles Frazier, former pastor of Zion’s Cause Baptist Church in Benton and now associational mission strategist for the Northern Kentucky Baptist Association, will nominate Walker.
Kentucky doctor sentenced to prison for illegally prescribing drugs to undercover patients
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — A Pikeville, Kentucky, doctor was sentenced to prison Monday for illegally prescribing amphetamines to undercover patients, federal prosecutors said. Jason Stamper, 52, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty in a 2022 investigation where he prescribed amphetamines to multiple patients without a legitimate medical purpose, a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said.
Local delegates at the Republican National Convention
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Some representatives from Western Kentucky are in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention. Henderson State Senator, Robby Mills along with Daviess County Sheriff, Brad Youngman are delegates at this year’s convention. When asked about the issues affecting the country and Kentucky, State Senator Mills talked about the desire to return to what […]
Eastern Kentucky Weather Alert: Localized Flooding Possible with Approaching Storms
Jackson, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents should prepare for potential localized flooding as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to hit the region starting today through Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky, warns that the rainfall will bring much-needed relief from recent abnormally hot and dry conditions, but it also poses flooding risks in urban areas.
Healthy coincidence? Kentucky’s adult smoking rate, cigarette tax collections decline
Increasing state cigarette taxes has proven to be an effective policy to decrease smoking rates, and it appears that is also true in Kentucky. Nearly 30 percent of Kentucky adults smoked in 2011, two years after the legislature had doubled the cigarette tax to 60 cents a pack. Following a 50-cent increase to $1.10 in […] The post Healthy coincidence? Kentucky’s adult smoking rate, cigarette tax collections decline appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
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