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Malcolm “Wayne” Stout, 77
Malcolm “Wayne” Stout, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He attended Narrow Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Rutledge. He was born in High Splint, KY. Wayne operated machinery for many years at Eastover Mining Co. and retired from Manalapan Mining Co. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was […] The post Malcolm “Wayne” Stout, 77 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County School Board talks construction, evaluation
The Harlan County Schools Board of Education met on Thursday, June 28, discussing matters including a fieldhouse construction project and the performance of the district’s Superintendent. Board Chairman Gary Farmer turned the floor over to Superintendent Brent Roark to update the board on construction currently underway in the district. Roark brough the board up to […] The post County School Board talks construction, evaluation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot
By Jack Godbey Columnist When I think about my childhood, it’s hard not to think about my time in school. I have no idea how I survived it. Somehow, I managed to survive the speeding dodge balls that were whirled at my head as well as the countless social interactions that I tried to […] The post Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Shooting death at gun store in Carroll County appears accidental
A Kentucky man was shot and killed Saturday night at a gun store in Carroll County. The shooting appears to be accidental, according to the Kentucky State Police. KSP Post 5 supervisors said they were contacted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday night at 8:30, reporting that a shooting had taken place at […] The post Shooting death at gun store in Carroll County appears accidental appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state parks at Old State Capitol
The front steps of the Old State Capitol, on West Broadway in downtown Frankfort, was the site of an event to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kentucky State Parks System. The Old State Capitol, which now serves as a museum, played a significant role as a backdrop in establishing the Kentucky State Parks […] The post Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state parks at Old State Capitol appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dillingham excited to join Timberwolves
Often a top 10 draft pick will be on a rebuilding team that could be years away from contending for a championship. Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham went eighth in the recent NBA draft but he went to Minnesota — the team that lost to Dallas in the Western Conference Finals this season. Minnesota […] The post Dillingham excited to join Timberwolves appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Middle School names new head coach
There is a new Black Bear at the head of the Harlan County Middle School Football Program. Jacob Branson, a longtime fixture in the Harlan County elementary, middle and high school football programs, has been named head coach of the Middle School Black Bear Football Program. The middle school program encompasses sixth, seventh and eighth […] The post Harlan County Middle School names new head coach appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedul
Kentucky coach Mark Pope has his first roster intact and is busy finalizing a schedule for next season and beyond. Pope said earlier this week that he’s “really close” to completing his first schedule at Kentucky. “I think we’re just waiting on some contracts,” he said. “Scheduling is complicated. It is like, it never ceases […] The post UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedul appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis business license, and medical providers can apply to Kentucky’s Board of Medical Licensure and Board of Nursing for permission to write cannabis prescriptions. This is thanks to a bipartisan House Bill 829 that became law during this year’s legislative session and moved […] The post Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven
By Steve Roark Columnist If you watch much national news, you may have seen a flag flown at political rallies with a pine tree on it and the inscription: “An Appeal to Heaven”. I don’t know what message was meant by the flag at these rallies, but its origin goes back to the Revolutionary […] The post Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d
A US Navy sailor from Kentucky, who died during the Pearl Harbor attack and whose remains went unidentified for decades, will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, next month. According to the Navy, Seaman 2nd Class Joseph Morris Robertson, who was born in Paragould, Arkansas, and native to Covington, Ky., died […] The post Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Paint the Park at Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come State Park’s 5th annual Paint the Park Color Run 5K is set for Saturday, July 6, bringing a fun and fit activity for folks right after the Fourth of July celebrations come to a close across the county and nation. Kingdom Come State Park Manager Sherry Cornett provided details on the event. “We […] The post Paint the Park at Kingdom Come appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: He needs to be reminded
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 5% of our earnings for discretionary spending. The issue in my mind is that […] The post Dave Says: He needs to be reminded appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry
The hot and mostly dry weather of the past several weeks led a quarter of Kentucky to be classified as abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday. While 74.41 percent of the state is considered to have no drought condition, 25.58 percent of Kentucky is abnormally dry, or D0 […] The post Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten
It was a night of celebration for Reed Sheppard and the rest of his family. The former Kentucky guard and Kentucky Mr. Basketball was selected as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn on his mom’s birthday. “No more nerves,” Sheppard said on ESPN after his selection by the […] The post Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Recall on Norwegian Salmon Slices sold in 15 states, including Kentucky
Foppen Seafood is recalling lot 412 of Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz, sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets in 15 states including Kentucky, due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Routine testing has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified lot 412. Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that […] The post Recall on Norwegian Salmon Slices sold in 15 states, including Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County sees significant increase in tourism dollars
The Kentucky Department of Tourism’s economic impact information for 2023 has been released, with Harlan County making a large jump, clocking in at 5th highest in the 18-county region. According to the Kentucky Department of Tourisms website at https://www.kentuckytourism.com, Harlan County’s total tourism related numbers include 304 tourism associated jobs, $6.1 million in labor income, […] The post Harlan County sees significant increase in tourism dollars appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sun, water, federal dollars power new energy projects in Kentucky
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Jonathan Moore sees potential for reliable, durable electric power in Kentucky’s hundreds of miles of waterways, more navigable water than many states can boast. The Kentucky River is a prime example, says Moore, a partner in the company Appalachian Hydro Associates. Taking advantage of a system of locks and […] The post Sun, water, federal dollars power new energy projects in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Grome has some Tyler Ullis in her
Kentucky coach Craig Skinner readily admits he was very concerned with how Emma Grome of Loveland, Ohio, would handle following national player of the year Madison Lilley as UK’s setter. “She is a super confident kid. She is undersized for her position but she has a large chip on her shoulder. She does not fear […] The post Grome has some Tyler Ullis in her appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky to open applications for the state’s medical marijuana business
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. “This administration has been working hard to expedite the timeline for making medical cannabis available to Kentuckians with serious medical conditions,” Beshear said. “I am pleased […] The post Kentucky to open applications for the state’s medical marijuana business appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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