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Pikeville becomes easternmost Kentucky community to open Safe Haven Baby Box
A group of Pikeville organizations are installing a Safe Haven Baby Box for struggling parents in Kentucky’s easternmost communities. Baby boxes allow those unable to take care of their newborn to anonymously hand the child over without facing any judgment or legal punishment. It would be the 32nd such...
Lexington FEMA recovery center to shut down Monday
Lexington’s FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is permanently closing its doors Monday. Monday, July 22, is the final day Fayette County residents can visit the FEMA recover center for in-person help in applying for disaster assistance through the federal agency. The center will close up shop at 6 p.m. It’s...
Hoppers Drop Third Straight With 12-2 Decision at Paducah
On Thursday, the Hoptown Hoppers continued a late-season slide with a 12-2 seven-inning setback against the host Paducah Chiefs. The Hoppers dropped to 17-20 ahead of a doubleheader against the Fulton Railroaders to wrap up the regular season on Saturday. The Chiefs took control in their opening at-bat, chasing Hoptown...
53rd Thomas-Bridges Reunion Has Major Weekend Plans
The 53rd Annual Thomas-Bridges Family Reunion is just around the corner, planned for this Saturday and Sunday in Cadiz. Descendants of James Thomas, Sr. and. Drury Bridges — two of Trigg County’s early pioneer settlers — will meet for two days of fun and fellowship in the community.
State renewing contract for innovation hubs, including Bowling Green location
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that the state is supporting job growth by investing in six innovation hubs across Kentucky. According to a release by the governor’s office, the hubs are a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. The total funding is just over $3 million, the governor says.
Early Closures Announced Friday For Jennie Stuart Health Locations
As companies and healthcare facilities continue to experience issues following the Microsoft outage, some Jennie Stuart Health offices closed early Friday. The Medical Imaging Center (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) and Express Lab (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) will close at 10:00 AM. JSH officials added if you had an imaging appointment you will be contacted to reschedule the appointment.
Brights Zoo hosts car show to benefit giraffe conservation
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Brights Zoo hosted its first ever car show fundraiser on Saturday to support giraffe conservation around the globe. Despite some rain, several classic cars, modern hotrods and even a mock tank vehicle attended the event. News Channel 11’s John Jenco was a judge at the car show. Each entry cost $10 […]
Kentucky hospitals, airlines are also dealing with widespread technology outage
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky has not been immune to the effects of the widespread technology outage which has disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, following a faulty software update by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, Sunday night into Monday morning. While a few commercial airline...
Letcher Central hosts drone camp
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Students at Letcher County Central High School finished off drone camp by learning from racing professionals. Team members of Bluegrass Drone Racing joined Letcher Central JROTC in racing activities. Students in Letcher Central JROTC began drone racing last year. Keylan Collier, a junior at Letcher Central,...
EMA director’s assistant recounts events of May tornado in Dawson Springs
On May 26, 2024, in Dawson Springs, Mother Nature’s mood took a turn for the worse in Western Kentucky when the winds picked up, thunderstorms began and lightning lit up the sky. Temperatures were on the rise and watching the weather forecast early on showed a situation developing that no one wanted to see. Hearing words like, high winds, tracking cells and tornado watch, many people flashed back to the weather events on December 10, 2021—a day no one wanted to remember, but it was a day no one could forget.
Press release: The Good Feet Store opens in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. – The Good Feet Store, recognized nationally as the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally-fitted arch supports, opened a new location in Florence on July 12. The new store will be owned and operated by Terre Vacheresse, marking the brand’s fourth location in Kentucky, and joining existing locations in Louisville, Lexington and Bowling Green.
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