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Pope: First week at UK has been ‘whirlwind of awesomeness’
A week after he replaced John Calipari at Kentucky, Mark Pope made his first post on social media, his first on the “X” platform since Feb. 10. “One week ago, the Pope girls and I came home to UK to start the greatest adventure of our lives,” he said. “ It has been a whirlwind […] The post Pope: First week at UK has been ‘whirlwind of awesomeness’ appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Wild Ginger
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is an interesting plant found in rich, moist, forested areas in deep hollows and drains. East and north facing lower slopes are its favored habitat, where it can be widespread. Ginger has a stem (called a rhizome) that grows low along the ground with […] The post Roark: Wild Ginger appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ky. March unemployment rate was at 4.5 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2024 unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, according to data released Thursday by the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary March 2024 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage points from February 2024 and up 0.5 percentage point from one year ago. […] The post Ky. March unemployment rate was at 4.5 percent appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky gas prices fall slightly
Average gasoline prices in Kentucky have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,623 stations in Kentucky. Prices in Kentucky are 0.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price […] The post Kentucky gas prices fall slightly appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Traffic stop results in drug arrest
A Harlan County woman is facing multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine and heroin after allegedly being found in possession of the substances following a traffic stop. Rebecca Helton, 44, of Wallins, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Carmical on April 17. According to a press release, Carmical performed a traffic stop on […] The post Traffic stop results in drug arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Study: Social factors keep women from getting mammograms
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study says the more health-related social needs a woman has, the less likely she is to get a mammogram. The study defines health-related social needs, or HRSNs, as social conditions that adversely affect a person’s health. Examples include feeling socially isolated, loss of work or reduced hours, dissatisfaction […] The post Study: Social factors keep women from getting mammograms appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
State parks celebrate 100th anniversary with special events
Kentucky State Parks continue to celebrate their 100th anniversary with a series of events in April. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will hold its annual American Indian Heritage Weekend from Friday to Sunday. The event will offer educational presentations, hands-on workshops, kids’ crafts, authentic craft vendors, storytelling, music and more, all aimed at celebrating the […] The post State parks celebrate 100th anniversary with special events appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Teen Corner: Taking a trip back in time to pleasant childhood memories
By Claire Sawyers Contributing Writer Nostalgia is a beautiful, yet saddening experience that calls upon long-forgotten memories and lets you relive them all over again. The one thing that I feel nostalgic for is my childhood, especially when I was from the ages of 3 to 5. Life around this time seemed so easy and […] The post Teen Corner: Taking a trip back in time to pleasant childhood memories appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Reed Sheppard dives into NBA Draft
Reed Sheppard is ready to pursue his next dream. The Kentucky freshman guard declared for the NBA Draft on Thursday and will forgo the remaining three years of his college eligibility. The recent hiring of Mark Pope, Jeff Sheppard’s teammate at Kentucky, wasn’t enough to persuade Sheppard to stay for one more season. “I’m going […] The post Reed Sheppard dives into NBA Draft appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse News
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Marriage Licenses Annette Halcomb, 43, of Coldiron, to Erica A. Mandrell, 42, of Coldiron. Millard R. Tackett, 26, of Harlan, to Katelynn L. Pace, 27, of Cranks. Alex McKinnley Jackson, 19, of Manchester, to Andrea Shae Crosby, 24, of Harlan. Christopher Rowe, 39, of Evarts, to Bethany Morgan, 27, of Evarts. […] The post Harlan County Courthouse News appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County community scholarship funds to be awarded
Harlan County residents, organizations and businesses can help reward the area’s best and brightest students for their academic success by contributing to the Harlan County Community Scholarship Fund. Honoring students from Harlan Independent Schools and Harlan County Schools, community multiple scholarships in the amount of $1,250 are awarded, along with $750 Harlan County Soil Conservation […] The post Harlan County community scholarship funds to be awarded appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: Where’s the money going?
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, I have a roommate, and we’ve shared the same two-bedroom apartment for about three years. During that time, we’ve always had an agreement that we would split the bills fifty-fifty. But for the last several months, he’s been very late paying his half of the bills. There […] The post Dave Says: Where’s the money going? appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Woodall death sentence affirmed by Ky. Supreme Court
A Kentucky death row inmate, who pleaded guilty in 1998 of murdering a teenage girl in Caldwell Circuit Court, has had his sentence affirmed in a unanimous decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court issued on Thursday. Robert Keith Goodall, who is now 50, admitted killing 16-year-old Sarah Hansen in 1997. She had gone to a […] The post Woodall death sentence affirmed by Ky. Supreme Court appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Basil from Trader Joe’s stores recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to a brand of basil sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Kentucky, 28 other states and the District of Columbia. The infection appears in Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in […] The post Basil from Trader Joe’s stores recalled appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bat Cats beat Cards 17-13
This hasn’t been a typical season for Louisville’s baseball team, and it got worse Tuesday night, leaving coach Dan McDonnell searching for answers while running out of time to come up with some. The Cardinals have been one of the most successful teams in the nation since McDonnell took over in 2007, guiding them to […] The post Bat Cats beat Cards 17-13 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Leisge Dental opens in Harlan
Harlan now has a new option for those in need of dental care. Leisge Dental held a grand opening ceremony complete with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 12. Dr. Connor Leisge was joined by friends, family, staff, members of the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce, Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley and others for the […] The post Leisge Dental opens in Harlan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: An optimist chooses to see life differently
By Billy Holland Columnist The older we are, the more we can see how the world has changed. The Bible reveals the human race fell from God’s favor when Adam and Eve decided to disobey God in the Garden. Since that separation curse, all humans are now born with a depraved nature. Our spirits […] The post Holland: An optimist chooses to see life differently appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Marrow says programs must be ‘vigilant’ in NIL, portal era
Vince Marrow still remembers the doubts many had when he arrived at Kentucky with new coach Mark Stoops about whether Kentucky could have a consistent winning program. He also quickly realized that the roster Stoops inherited when he got to UK was not talented enough to win. “You were going to keep us down […] The post Marrow says programs must be ‘vigilant’ in NIL, portal era appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Registration deadline Monday for May primary
Secretary of State Michael Adams, in his role as Kentucky’s Chief Election Officer, is reminding everyone that the deadline to register to vote in the May 21 primary election is just a few days away. That message hit close to home for Adams, as his daughter Lucia stopped by her father’s office so she could […] The post Registration deadline Monday for May primary appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
215 bills passed as General Assembly wraps up
It was quiet in the House and Senate chambers on Tuesday, as members of the General Assembly wrapped up their 60-day session Monday evening, or to use legislative parlance, “adjourned sine die.” The proceedings capped off a relatively conventional year for the legislature. One that started with a gradual pace but picked up steam in […] The post 215 bills passed as General Assembly wraps up appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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