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‘We cannot hold on:’ Kentucky child care providers plead for more help from lawmakers
More than 250 Kentucky child care providers responsible for 150,000 children across the state sent lawmakers a letter Tuesday pleading for more support, saying what’s been proposed in the state budget “is not enough” as their industry is “at risk of collapse.” The letter asks lawmakers to pass a supplemental lifeline funding bill in the […] The post ‘We cannot hold on:’ Kentucky child care providers plead for more help from lawmakers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Expressions don’t always give accurate meaning
By Jack Godbey Columnist Sometimes when you get a craving, you just have to give in to it. That’s exactly what happened to me yesterday. There I was, sitting on my couch watching television and minding my own business when I came across a reality show about baking cakes and the more they baked, the […] The post Godbey: Expressions don’t always give accurate meaning appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Couch was almost a Vol
Soon, former University of Kentucky legend Tim Couch will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. However, the former Leslie County star really wanted to play for Tennessee, not Kentucky. “I committed to Tennessee in high school and backed out of the verbal commitment. I went to UK because of my dad. He […] The post Couch was almost a Vol appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Quarles visits SKCTC, strengthens commitment to enrollment and workforce development
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) welcomed Dr. Ryan Quarles, president of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), for an insightful visit to the Harlan Campus on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. During his visit, Dr. Quarles engaged with faculty, staff, and students, immersing himself in the dynamic learning environment of SKCTC’s Harlan […] The post Quarles visits SKCTC, strengthens commitment to enrollment and workforce development appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lillian Faye Simpson Golf Classic tees off in May
The annual Lillian Faye Simpson Golf Classic, a scramble style golf tournament held to raise funds for scholarships for students at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC), is set to hit the course on May, 24, with golfers teeing off at the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Cumberland. Tiffany Hampton, SKCTC Donor and Community […] The post Lillian Faye Simpson Golf Classic tees off in May appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Living on Purpose: Control your thoughts or they will control you
By Billy Holland Columnist We all know the feeling of having something on our minds that we have a difficult time letting go of. Similar to an image or a catchy song that gets stuck in our head, commonly called an earworm, negative thoughts can be very difficult to remove and the more we replay […] The post Living on Purpose: Control your thoughts or they will control you appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Northern Ky. car dealer being sent to prison for 18 years
The owner of a Northern Kentucky car dealership will be spending the next 18 years in prison after he entered a plea agreement to sex trafficking, drug possession, forgery and other charges at Boone Circuit Court. In October 2022, the Kentucky Attorney General’s office announced that a Boone County grand jury indicted Jason Marley, 51, […] The post Northern Ky. car dealer being sent to prison for 18 years appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Government transparency decisions await Kentucky lawmakers after recess
Kentucky Lantern A bill that open government advocates warn would introduce loopholes into Kentucky’s open records law could make its way to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk when lawmakers return to Frankfort later this week. The final two days of the 60-day regular session — Friday and Monday — are set aside to consider gubernatorial […] The post Government transparency decisions await Kentucky lawmakers after recess appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lee Kiefer ready to pursue Olympic gold and then restart med school at UK
After she became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in fencing during the Olympics in Tokyo at age 27, Lee Kiefer of Lexington was not sure what she would do about the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Both Kiefer and her husband, accomplished fencer Gerek Meinhardt, are both in medical school at the […] The post Lee Kiefer ready to pursue Olympic gold and then restart med school at UK appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Partial eclipse brings out sightseers
A large segment of North America found itself in the path of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April, 8, while adjacent areas not in the direct path such as Harlan could view a partial eclipse. Folks all over Harlan County stepped outside to have a look at the rare astronomical event. The partial eclipse, […] The post Partial eclipse brings out sightseers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Gas prices spike in Kentucky
Average gasoline prices in Kentucky have risen 18.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,623 stations in Kentucky. Prices in Kentucky are 26.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 0.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price […] The post Gas prices spike in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
April is Heartworm Awarness Month
By Samantha Mills Bluegrass Newsmedia According to the American Heartworm Society, more than one million pets in the United States have heartworms. This is a very troublesome statistic for our furry friends. Even after the heartworms are gone, they can still affect an animal’s health and quality of life. These parasites are ruthless in what […] The post April is Heartworm Awarness Month appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
University of Kentucky officials visit Harlan County High School advanced math, engineering classes
Harlan County High School hosted a team of dignitaries from the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation and the University of Kentucky last week. The team toured the engineering and advanced mathematics classes as part of “The Student Success tour, an ambitious 48-hour trip highlighting 5 schools in the Eastern Kentucky Region that work endlessly to provide and […] The post University of Kentucky officials visit Harlan County High School advanced math, engineering classes appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Trillium trivia
By Steve Roark Columnist One of the most beautiful wildflowers to see in the Spring are trilliums, which are members of the Lily family. They are easy to find this time of year in rich, moist woods along rivers, streams, and in deep hollows. There are several species growing in our area, and all are […] The post Roark: Trillium trivia appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former corrections officer at Eddyville sentenced to year in prison
A former correctional officer at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville has been sentenced for engaging in sexual conduct with a prison inmate, according to Attorney General Russell Coleman. Trista Fox, 39, of Fredonia, was sentenced to one year in prison, which was probated for three years. As conditions of her plea deal, she will […] The post Former corrections officer at Eddyville sentenced to year in prison appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Nearly 9,000 voters added to rolls in March
Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced that voter registration continues to surge ahead of the May 21 primary, with 8,816 new voters registering in March, meaning 3,487,312 Kentuckians are eligible to vote. The Secretary of state’s office says in March, 4,839 voters were removed: 3,578 dead voters, 617 felony convicts, 473 voters who moved […] The post Nearly 9,000 voters added to rolls in March appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Awareness important during severe weather
Harlan County, along with most of the state, experienced severe storms on April 2 which brought heavy rainfall, high winds, and tornado activity to Kentucky. While several areas in the state saw tornadoes touch down and cause damage, Harlan County did not see damaging tornado activity, however, a tornado warning was in effect in the […] The post Awareness important during severe weather appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Burton impressing in spring practice
Kentucky associate coach Vince Marrow is glad to have Eric Wolford back as UK’s offensive line coach even if he was upset with the way he left the program after the 10-win season in 2021 to take a similar job at Alabama. “We were really pissed, yeah, but we are all from Youngstown (Ohio) and […] The post Burton impressing in spring practice appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Here are the bills that have been signed into law or vetoed by Gov. Beshear
The Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up its work last Friday and are currently in the so-called “veto recess” until returning for the final two days of the 2024 regular session on April 12 and 15. When legislation is passed and sent to Gov. Andy Beshear, he has 10 business days to decide if he will […] The post Here are the bills that have been signed into law or vetoed by Gov. Beshear appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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