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Harlan County roads scheduled for maintenance
The Harlan County Fiscal Court heard information on roads scheduled for maintenance via the Rural Secondary Roads Report from Robert Perkins of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet during the Court’s regular June meeting. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called on Perkins to provide the report to the magistrates. “For this year, Harlan County’s distribution for 2024 […] The post Harlan County roads scheduled for maintenance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lawmakers urged to toughen dogfighting and cockfighting laws in Ky.
With a nationally known dogfighter just arrested in the state, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy are calling on state and federal lawmakers from Kentucky to do more to crack down on the scourges of dogfighting and cockfighting in the Bluegrass State. “Not a single elected member of Congress from Kentucky […] The post Lawmakers urged to toughen dogfighting and cockfighting laws in Ky. appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: Free will and the enemy within
By Billy Holland Columnist Receiving personal revelations of God’s Logos and Rhema word throughout our lives is critical to say the least. To be satisfied with a general knowledge of a few Bible stories is not what God had in mind for the victorious overcomer. Studying and rightly dividing the word is hard work and […] The post Holland: Free will and the enemy within appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK DC wants to keep things simple this season
Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White believes in “fundamental football” to try and force offenses into bad decisions. “It is hard on offenses to stay patient and it is hard to stay patient at times defensively,” White said. “There are times to be aggressive and take your shots but also times you have to play […] The post UK DC wants to keep things simple this season appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Louisville police chief resigns under scrutiny for handling of sexual harassment allegations
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has resigned after being placed on administrative leave amid an investigation of her handling of sexual harassment allegations within the department. Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Tuesday that the chief’s resignation was effective immediately. He appointed Acting Chief of Police Paul Humphrey, who […] The post Louisville police chief resigns under scrutiny for handling of sexual harassment allegations appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County resolves to address Tri-Cities wastewater issues
The Harlan County Fiscal Court addressed an ongoing issue with wastewater treatment in the Tri-Cities during the panel’s regular meeting for June, adopting a resolution aimed at working toward a solution for wastewater problems in the Tri-Cities area. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley brought the matter before the magistrates. “This would be a resolution related […] The post County resolves to address Tri-Cities wastewater issues appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
US Supreme Court review of gender-affirming care for youth could impact Kentucky law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review a challenge to Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth could have implications for a similar law in Kentucky. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Lambda Legal asked the court to review the Tennessee law after a ruling by the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. […] The post US Supreme Court review of gender-affirming care for youth could impact Kentucky law appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Stupidity begins at home
By Jack Godbey Columnist Have you ever had one of those days where you begin to question if any intelligent people are left in the world? I think we should forget about looking for intelligent life on Mars and start searching for it on Earth because we live in a time where it has become […] The post Godbey: Stupidity begins at home appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Almonor fits in ‘perfectly’ at UK
Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Ansley Almonor had already thought about how he might fit into coach Mark Pope’s plans this season even before UK started summer practice last week. “I see myself fitting in perfectly, especially after the way the coaching staff spoke to me. But even more important than how they see me fitting […] The post Almonor fits in ‘perfectly’ at UK appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest
A man is facing drug and gun charges after allegedly being found in possession of suspected heroin and a 9mm handgun following a traffic stop near the Caball community. Wilburn Madon, 41, of Harlan, was arrested on June 14, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, at approximately 11 p.m. on […] The post Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lady Dragons close summer play with wins in Morristown
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports, The Harlan Lady Dragons closed their summer schedule last Tuesday with a pair of victories in Morristown, Tenn. The Lady Dragons defeated Cosby, Tenn., 48-45 and Lakeway, Tenn., 46-44. Senior forward Kylie Noe scored 21 points to lead Harlan against Cosby, including 10 points in the fourth quarter […] The post Lady Dragons close summer play with wins in Morristown appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County heat on way to nationals
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. The Harlan County Heat (sixth grade) defeated Bell County 46-45 in summer ball action last Monday. The Heat are now 31-8 on the season with four tournament titles. All players on the Heat roster will be seventh graders in the Harlan County School System next fall. Their season […] The post Harlan County heat on way to nationals appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: The Liberty Tree
By Steve Roark Columnist It interests me how trees are so often intertwined with our culture and history. The July celebration of our Independence is a good time to review the history of the Liberty Tree, a symbol for individual liberty and resistance to tyranny. Boston was the incubator for the American Revolution, […] The post Roark: The Liberty Tree appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
37 new troopers ready for duty with Kentucky State Police
Thirty-seven troopers graduated from the Kentucky State Police (KSP) training academy in Frankfort on Friday and are now preparing to report for duty across the state. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Keith L. Jackson attended the ceremony today on behalf of Gov. Beshear to welcome the new troopers to Team Kentucky. “To Cadet Class […] The post 37 new troopers ready for duty with Kentucky State Police appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hentschel latest grad transfer to seek seasoning at UK
Cole Hentschel had never been to Lexington before taking a visit to the University of Kentucky earlier this month after he put his name into the transfer portal following his senior season at the University of Richmond. “Kentucky was one of the first schools to reach out after I got in the portal. Right off […] The post Hentschel latest grad transfer to seek seasoning at UK appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Eastern Kentuckian who lost his wife and house in 2022 flood gets a new home on high ground
By Jenni Glendenning Kentucky Lantern Farmer Baker was holding on for his life, clutching a pair of post hole diggers, on the night of July 27-28, 2022, as part of Eastern Kentucky’s record flooding swept through his garage on Lower River Caney in Breathitt County. He had already watched the waters sweep away his wife, […] The post Eastern Kentuckian who lost his wife and house in 2022 flood gets a new home on high ground appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Tommy C. White Jr., 66
Tommy C. White Jr., of Talbott, TN, claimed his gift of eternal life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 66. As a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother, and faithful servant of God, his journey on Earth was a testament to his faith and love. […] The post Tommy C. White Jr., 66 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
William Edwin Davies, 94
William Edwin Davies, aka Wild Bill, of Prosper Texas went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was 94 years old. Bill was born on February 16, 1930 in Harlan, Kentucky to his parents David Lewis Davies and Io Dorcus Jones. Upon graduation from Harlan High School, he attended Cumberland College (now […] The post William Edwin Davies, 94 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County moves ahead on Wellness and Recreation Center
The Harlan County Fiscal Court took a step forward toward a long-proposed Wellness and Recreation Center, approving the purchase of the former Belk building at Village Center to house the facility. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called on a representative of Summit Engineering to advise the magistrates on some specifics and projected expense of the […] The post County moves ahead on Wellness and Recreation Center appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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