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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.
UK to eliminate Office of Institutional Diversity months after legislators targeted DEI
The University of Kentucky will eliminate the Office of Institutional Diversity, after state legislators tried to pass two laws opposing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Changing strategies of treating heart disease in Kentucky
COVID 19 along with other respiratory diseases remain a priority in Kentucky. But, it’s heart disease that is still the number one cause of death in the Commonwealth. There are several aspects to prevention, treatment, and aftercare.
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks near record lows
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s an absolutely awesome weather pattern we’re dealing with as temps take a walk on the fall side. This blast of fall may very well break a few record lows Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Wow!. Highs out there today are generally in the low...
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.
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.
PRP’s Ice Cream Corner announces new ownership
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - PRP’s Ice Cream Corner on Greenwood Road has a new owner. Former owners Jeff and Donnie Huddleston announced their retirement back in June after a 15-year run. The ice cream shop will reopen Thursday, Aug. 22 when the new owners take over. “Jeff and I...
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