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2 years later: Eastern Kentuckians reflect on historic and deadly flash flooding
ARY, Ky. — Kentucky is approaching a somber anniversary. It’s been nearly two years since historic and deadly flash flooding affected thousands of Kentuckians in the eastern part of the state. The twists and turns of Troublesome Creek are mirrored by the corners of Highway 476 and both...
City Commission approves two promotions at HFD
At its meeting July 15, the Hazard City Commission recognized the promotion of two Hazard firefighters, Jason Combs and Jacob Smith. According to Hazard Fire Chief Robert Keith, both individuals have shown tremendous growth and are vital components of the department. “Jason Combs is being promoted from captain to assistant...
On the trail of J.D. Vance’s Kentucky mountain roots
JACKSON — In the 24 hours after J.D. Vance became Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s running mate, Stephen Bowling, director of the Breathitt County Public Library, fielded more than a dozen calls from news media outlets large and small. The place that Vance in his best-selling memoir wrote “would always have my heart” is back […] The post On the trail of J.D. Vance’s Kentucky mountain roots appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Vances of Breathitt County, Ky. Who is J.D. Vance and his 'Hillbilly Elegy' Appalachia ties
Ohio Senator JD Vance is the biggest name of the Republican National Convention after presidential candidate Donald Trump unveiled the man with Kentucky connection in Appalachia as his vice presidential running mate. The majority of Americans didn't know who the Republicans' vice presidential candidate was. Nearly 60% claimed not to know enough about...
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