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The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was recently awarded $400,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for its new project “The Cumberland-Pine Mountain Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Corridor of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.” The funding was made available through ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) which drives large-scale economic transformation through multi-state collaboration. The Nature […] The post The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Kentucky dentist arrested in murder case allowed to continue managing practice
A Kentucky dentist arrested in connection with a murder that took place in 2023 will be able to continue managing his dental practice, CBS affiliate WYMT reported Aug. 19. Michael McKinney Jr., DMD, is the owner of Floyd County Smiles in Minnie and Prestonsburg, Ky. He was arrested July 30 and charged with seven counts of complicity to tampering with physical evidence in connection to the 2023 murder of Amber Spradlin. Dr. McKinney pleaded not guilty to the charges July 31, the Appalachian News-Express reported.
Back-to-school shoe drive collects hundreds of shoes for local students
Children throughout several counties are benefitting from a shoe drive held as part of Baptist Health’s 100 Days of Service campaign marking the health system’s centennial. Baptist Health Hardin physicians and staff contributed more than 350 pairs of shoes for students of LaRue County Schools, Meade County Schools,...
Hodgenville man accused of using cold checks in spending spree
A Hodgenville man is accused of having a spending spree between May 29 and June 18 as he passed cold checks at multiple Hardin County businesses for motorcycles, ATVs and trailers. Jeremy Dean White, 40, is charged with five counts, theft by deception — cold checks $10,000 or more; theft...
Despite odor concerns, contaminated water in Hardin County not impacting daily use: State officials
UPTON, Ky. — A popular gathering spot for a small Kentucky town is now the center of possible water contamination. It has raised concerns within the community, especially those who are homes are connected to well water. Located in the southern part of Hardin County is Upton, Kentucky. It's...
Woman arrested on DUI charge at liquor store in Leitchfield
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk near a liquor store in Grayson County. According to a uniform citation, the Leitchfield Police Department responded Saturday to 211 N. Main St. for a female subject driving through the drive-thru of a liquor store that appeared to be drunk with children in the car.
Public forum possible to gauge citizens’ interest in Leitchfield building recreation center/’health plex’
In January 2023, the Leitchfield City Council expressed an interest in researching the possibility of the city constructing a recreation center/health plex on land across from the Leitchfield Aquatic Center donated by the Grayson County Healthcare Foundation. At the January 17, 2023, city council meeting, Leitchfield Parks and Recreation Director...
19 Daviess Co. residents federally indicted on drug trafficking/firearm charges
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — More information is being shared regarding the dozens of search warrants that were served in Owensboro last week, including one that turned fatal after a standoff. A federal grand jury in Louisville charged a total of 37 defendants from across Kentucky and California in five...
Kentucky lawmakers raise privacy concerns over unfinished Lexington school's bathrooms
A new school being built in Lexington is coming under scrutiny by some lawmakers for its bathroom floor plan. The topic was heavily debated at a committee meeting Tuesday in Frankfort.
Lumos Expands Into Kentucky With a $144M Investment in Louisville and Jefferson County to Build Its 100% Fiber Optic Internet
HIGH POINT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, today announced its expansion into the state of Kentucky with a nearly $150 million investment to build over 1,300 miles of its network in parts of Jefferson County and Louisville. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820543473/en/ Lumos expands into Louisville, Kentucky, marking the company’s expansion into its fifth state of operations with a $144 million investment. (Photo: Business Wire)
Hallmark Selects KY Neighborhood for Christmas Commercial
When I was a kid, my excitement could not be contained when the Sears and JCPenney Christmas catalogues arrived in August. From that point on, I looked at the toy section every day until the big day. If you were young during that era, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
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