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Stories of Kentucky’s Black Trailblazers Come to Life Through New Augmented Reality Experience
Six Kentucky tourism agencies have partnered on a new project that tells the stories of numerous black trailblazers in Kentucky. The Kentucky Black Trailblazers experience, a multi-county augmented reality (AR) showcase, celebrates the influential black figures who shaped the history of the Commonwealth and beyond. Preserving History. The Kentucky Black...
Community Action Kentucky opens enrollment for summer cooling subsidy
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Enrollment for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is now open. The program opened enrollment Tuesday and will continue until September 13, or until funds are depleted. The benefit ranges from $50 to $250 based on income and housing. Enrollment is open to...
University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus
FRANKFORT — For almost 90 minutes on Tuesday, Kentucky lawmakers who tried to ban diversity, equity and inclusion in Kentucky’s colleges were told why such programs were needed in higher education. Yet, one legislator said DEI programs “segregate” students. Among presenters were two university presidents — Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson and Morehead State […] The post University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Walmart looking to scale up store experience, adding trendy fast-food shop to 92 stores
Walmart is looking to improve its in-store experience to make it more enjoyable and engaging for customers. Even though the retail giant has long been seen as an accessible place to snag a reliable discount in an often-disheveled environment, the goal is to change that moving forward. In a $9...
Radcliff council approves zoning change; audit shows city fiances in good shape
The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. Susan Mouser with Clauson Mouser and Company PSC/CPAs reported to the council on the city’s annual audit. Mouser said the audit is mandated by state law in order to show that the city’s finances are fairly stated. Mouser said the city’s revenues exceed the expenditures and the city has little long-term debt. Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall said the city keeps a close eye on the finances.
Home prices still on the rise in Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Home prices are still trending up in the greater Louisville area, according to data released by the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. Despite higher list prices, the number of homes sold in greater Louisville in the second quarter of 2024 also rose compared to the same quarter a year ago. 2,676 homes sold this year compared to 2,623 in 2023.
'Don't miss': Kentucky college professor 'no longer' employed after Trump shooting post
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (TND) — Bellarmine University in Kentucky on Monday announced a professor who shared controversial comments about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is no longer employed. Professor John James reacted to the shooting by posting “if you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss” on social media....
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