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Chinese Flagship Renews Grant with Department of Defense
The Department of Modern Languages’ Chinese Flagship Program has renewed their four-year $1.5 million grant with The Language Flagship, an initiative of the National Security Education Program within the Defense Language and National Security Education Office. The federally funded program offers students an affordable, high-quality undergraduate education that combines...
U.S. Education Department outlines testing period for phased rollout of new FAFSA form
WASHINGTON — With the U.S. Department of Education using a staggered approach in opening up the 2025-26 application period for federal financial student aid, the agency said Tuesday it will partner with a small number of community-based organizations to participate in the first testing period beginning Oct. 1. Earlier...
Kentucky man wins $225,000 on scratch-off ticket: ‘Was I dreaming?’
PENDLETON, Ky. — A northern Kentucky man plans to pay off bills and take a vacation after scoring big on a scratch-off lottery ticket. The man from Pendleton, Kentucky says he frequently buys lottery tickets but has yet to win big. That's until he purchased a 100X The Cash...
Philip Morris International is expanding a Kentucky factory making nicotine pouches
Philip Morris International is set to invest $232 million to expand a Kentucky factory that makes nicotine pouches, part of the company's broader strategy toward what it calls a "smoke-free future."
Forbes ranks Cumberlands program No.1 in state
Williamsburg, Ky. – August 27, 2024 – Forbes.com recently included University of the Cumberlands in their ranking of the nation’s Best Online Master’s in Management degree programs, with Cumberlands ranking No. 1 in Kentucky, No. 4 nationally. Forbes ranked schools based on their management programs’ tuition...
Tobacco in Kentucky: This company announces major expansion in state. What we know
Tobacco is amping up its presence in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday, Owensboro will soon be home to a $232 million investment by Philip Morris International Inc. affiliate Swedish Match which will produce ZYN nicotine pouches. “Our economy continues to set records, and today’s announcement shows we’re bringing jobs to our people instead...
What is AppHarvest and how is J.D. Vance connected? Get to know Kentucky Appalachia farms
The company AppHarvest and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance have been garnering a lot attention for their connections and a recent CNN probe into the working conditions at AppHarvest's Kentucky facilities. Vance recently made a speaking appearance in Lexington, Ky. Monday night, placing the two more prominently in the...
PGT Trucking Expansion Enhances 2 New Southeastern Terminals – Strategic Insights & Industry Impact on Southeastern U.S. Presence
Discover PGT Trucking’s Latest Expansion: Uncover how two new terminals in Kentucky and South Carolina are set to revolutionize the southeastern logistics landscape. Strategic Growth Unveiled: Explore the behind-the-scenes strategies driving PGT Trucking’s ambitious growth, enhancing both customer connectivity and market reach. Innovation in Motion: Learn how PGT’s...
Small Businesses in Kentucky Brace for Destructive Cyberattacks
According to Inc.com, roughly 60% of small businesses will close within six months of a cyberattack. That article lists four reasons why those small to midsize businesses routinely find themselves at risk for attacks the subsequent dangers of closing. Those reasons are:. They typically lack sufficient security measures and trained...
Racial barriers to Kentucky’s signature industries discussed in Frankfort
A commission made up of citizens and state lawmakers is working to identify racial inequalities in Kentucky, especially in the most iconic industries of the Bluegrass state: horses, bourbon, and agriculture.
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