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Eastern State Hospital celebrates 200 years
On Friday, representatives from the state, including Lt.Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, the city of Lexington and the community joined the University of Kentucky in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Eastern State Hospital On May 1, 1824, the original Eastern State Hospital opened its doors on the site of Fayette Hospital, located on Lexington’s Newtown Pike. At […] The post Eastern State Hospital celebrates 200 years appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fish and Wildlife encourages safe boating
In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, 2024, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reminds Kentuckians to be safe as they get out on the water and roads this upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Together with other law enforcement agencies and safety advocates across the state, the department’s Law Enforcement Division […] The post Fish and Wildlife encourages safe boating appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Vanderbilt keeps Kentucky from being outright SEC champion
Vanderbilt played the role of spoiler on Saturday, defeating No. 2 Kentucky 12-4 at Kentucky Proud Park to keep the Wildcats from becoming outright Southeastern Conference champions. Kentucky’s bright spots on Saturday included Emilien Pitre reaching base safely for the 28th consecutive game and homering for the second time in as many days. Ryan Nicholson […] The post Vanderbilt keeps Kentucky from being outright SEC champion appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Seek the stillness
By Steve Roark Columnist I may be writing this for myself because I am a bona fide Type A person. I’m always engaged in some activity, making lists to check off, with my mind constantly engaged in problem solving or accomplishing some goal. And worthy things do get done for church and family, but […] The post Roark: Seek the stillness appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Katie Childers Hall, Age 69
Katie Childers Hall, age 69, of London, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She leaves behind three children, Richard Howard Jr. of London, KY, Daniel Hall of Berea, KY, Kristen Hall & husband Robert of London, KY; three siblings, twin sister Susan Childers King of Hoyleton, IL, Priscilla Odhner & husband Roy of […] The post Katie Childers Hall, Age 69 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
As early voting begins, use it or risk losing it, says Kentucky’s chief elections officer
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern As early voting began Thursday, one of the first to cast a ballot — and to show his support for the process — was Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. In a recent interview with the Lantern, Adams applauded the defeat of a recent legislative proposal to repeal early voting. […] The post As early voting begins, use it or risk losing it, says Kentucky’s chief elections officer appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KDE Special Education receives high marks in audit
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) has successfully completed the Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) 2.0 audit from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). In announcing the completion of the audit on Thursday, KDE officials say this means the KDE has emerged […] The post KDE Special Education receives high marks in audit appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
HC coach says Perry, Noah will play well together
Mark Pope will have Kentucky’s all-time leading high school scorer — Travis Perry of Lyon County — and fifth all-time leading scorer — Trent Noah of Harlan County — on his first UK roster. Perry signed with UK and then coach John Calipari in November but unlike UK’s other Calipari signees opted to stay with […] The post HC coach says Perry, Noah will play well together appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Boy Kills World’ a relentlessly pulpy misfire
By Michael Compton Bowling Green Daily News A little bit of “Boy Kills World” goes a long way, a hyperactive, overly violent piece of pulp fiction that relentlessly pounds its audience with self-aware humor amidst lots of bloodshed. Borrowing elements from “The Hunger Games” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” and mixing it with a […] The post ‘Boy Kills World’ a relentlessly pulpy misfire appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Evarts receives funds for water system upgrades
The city of Evarts has long been dealing with issues with the city’s embattled water system. The city recently received funds to put planned upgrades and maintenance into action intended to result in a much more reliable water system. Woody Fields, Chief Water Plant Operator for the city of Evarts, provided an update on the […] The post Evarts receives funds for water system upgrades appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions
The cities of Cumberland, Benham and Lynch are searching for a solution to issues with each of the cities’ wastewater facilities. A public meeting was held at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn recently where residents, state, county, and city officials met to discuss options for addressing the problem. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley talked about issues […] The post Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Javelin Campbell has gone from unknown to top 400 player nationally
It didn’t take Simon Vanderpool long after he got to Western Hills High School to know he needed to get Javelin Campbell on his football team. The former defensive coordinator at Great Crossing High School was named Western Hills’ head coach in December, 2022, and once he saw the 6-5, 265-pound Campbell playing basketball he […] The post Javelin Campbell has gone from unknown to top 400 player nationally appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
HCHS boys edge Corbin to win meet at Williamsburg
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. The Harlan County track team traveled to Williamsburg to compete in an all comers meet on Friday. The boys won the meet with 117 points, leading over Corbin by six points. The girls placed fifth overall with 56 points. Leslie County won the girls division with 107 points. […] The post HCHS boys edge Corbin to win meet at Williamsburg appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky finalizing ban on hunting feral swine in hopes of slowing their advance
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Because an “educated” pig is harder to track or trap, Kentucky is taking steps to prevent the hunting of feral hogs known to damage crops, woodlands and potentially spread disease. Kentucky wildlife management officials are finalizing a ban on the hunting of wild pigs in an effort to more easily […] The post Kentucky finalizing ban on hunting feral swine in hopes of slowing their advance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
April unemployment rate in Kentucky at 4.6
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2024 unemployment rate was 4.6%, according to data released Thursday by the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary April 2024 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage points from March 2024 and up 0.6 percentage points from one year ago. Since […] The post April unemployment rate in Kentucky at 4.6 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest
A man and woman are facing charges including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine when police executed a search warrant in the Cawood community. Marco Hopkins, 43, of Evarts, and Teai Skidmore, 32, of Cranks, were arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on May 7. According to a press […] The post Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kennedy Washington loves ‘everything’ about UK volleyball
Middle blocker Kennedy Washington did not have a typical journey to becoming a member of the Kentucky volleyball team. She was a two-time state champion in Texas who had 137 kills and .329 hitting percentage her senior year after getting 324 kills with 130 blocks her junior year. She verbally committed to San Diego in […] The post Kennedy Washington loves ‘everything’ about UK volleyball appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky Hunters for Hungry had highest totals in 2023
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry posted its highest-ever totals in 2023 in its ongoing efforts to fight hunger by facilitating the processing, packaging and delivery of healthful ground venison meat. Kentucky hunters donated more than 3,000 legally harvested deer to the program last fall, yielding […] The post Kentucky Hunters for Hungry had highest totals in 2023 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Immunization rates continue to fall in Kentucky
The immunization crisis in Kentucky is not just a Kentucky issue, but is happening nationwide. “It’s not going to take long before we see the effects of falling rates of immunizations. We’re seeing some decrease across the board, again, from coast to coast, border to border,” said Dr. Christopher Bolling, who represented the Kentucky Chapter […] The post Immunization rates continue to fall in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: Do we love God and ourselves enough to change?
By Billy Holland Columnist I recently read a story about an elderly preacher who was invited each week to speak at a school in Africa and he made a tremendous impact on the children. In every lesson, he would begin and conclude by leading them into confessing the phrases, self-control, self-discipline, and sound mind. […] The post Holland: Do we love God and ourselves enough to change? appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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