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Beshear says budget’s cap on natural disasters won’t work
Gov. Andy Beshear warned that the state might not be able to respond as well to future natural disasters with the caps on spending that appear in the two-year budget lawmakers have submitted to him. Beshear was speaking Thursday during his regular press conference which featured how the state was responding to Tuesday’s weather outbreak […] The post Beshear says budget’s cap on natural disasters won’t work appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford Civil Lawsuits Breana N. Eldridge vs. Johnathan A. Eldridge — support. Allison N. Robbins vs. John A. Delph — support. Discover Bank vs. Jill L. Hatfield — contract dispute. Courtney Saylor vs. Kennedy Holman — support. Carl Lee Shepherd vs. Abdulkader Dahhan — medical malpractice. Ryan Douglas Sawyers vs. Aarin Elizabeth […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County projects included in state budget
The Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate both approved a state budget on Thursday which contains a number of big projects for Harlan County, including $3.8 million for a wellness and recreation center and over $2.5 million for a new water tank and other water system repairs for the city of Evarts. As of this […] The post Harlan County projects included in state budget appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Man apprehended following foot pursuit
A Harlan County man is facing multiple charges including assaulting a police officer after allegedly resisting arrest. Michael Tyler Buell, 38, of Wallins, was arrested on March 26, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a tip that a person with multiple active warrants had […] The post Man apprehended following foot pursuit appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Transylvania starting 3-year degree program
Incoming students at Transylvania University can now embark on a faster path to graduation with the launch of Accelerate, which starting this fall will allow motivated students to complete their degrees in just three years. Officials at the Lexington school say Accelerate is ideal for students who are eager to graduate sooner and enter […] The post Transylvania starting 3-year degree program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ky. state parks to be featured on ‘RV There Yet?’
As Kentucky State Parks marks its 100th anniversary, Greenbo Lake, Carter Caves and Grayson Lake State Park will be featured in the upcoming season of the Discovery Channel’s recreational travel series “RV There Yet?” “Here in the Commonwealth, it’s no secret that our state parks are some of our best tourist attractions, providing unforgettable experiences […] The post Ky. state parks to be featured on ‘RV There Yet?’ appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK basketball notebook: Tshiebwe wins G-League Rookie of the Year
Former Kentucky standout and College National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe’s first season in the professional ranks was a success. Tshiebwe, who played for the G League Indiana Mad Ants, was named the league Rookie of the Year after he averaged 16.4 points and 16.1 rebounds per game for the Indiana Pacers’ affiliate this […] The post UK basketball notebook: Tshiebwe wins G-League Rookie of the Year appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Are There Rednecks in Britain?
By Jack Godbey Columnist I like to think I know my normal readers and their likes. In fact, more than once, I’ve been eating dinner at the Cracker Barrel with my mouth full of mashed potatoes and gravy stains on the front of my shirt when I’m approached by an excited reader who wants to […] The post Godbey: Are There Rednecks in Britain? appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Horses, Horsepower, and Hollers’ Tourism Initiative Launched by Six Kentucky Tourism Bureaus
Six convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) from across Kentucky – Bowling Green, Corbin, Franklin, Georgetown, Harlan, and Shelby County – are proud to announce the launch of “Horses, Horsepower and Hollers,” a multi-jurisdiction ARPA project that offers an authentic tourism experience across the heart of Kentucky. Horses, Horsepower and Hollers promises to be a distinctive […] The post ‘Horses, Horsepower, and Hollers’ Tourism Initiative Launched by Six Kentucky Tourism Bureaus appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Vehicle crash results in death of Cawood woman
A car crash resulted in the death of a woman on Tuesday, April, 2. Eva Sue Noe, 45, of Cawood, was pronounced deceased on Tuesday. According to a release, the Harlan County Coroner’s Office was contacted by the Harlan ARH Hospital at 6:47 p.m. on Tuesday and notified of the death resulting from injuries sustained […] The post Vehicle crash results in death of Cawood woman appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Starbucks opens in Food City’s Harlan location
Food City has been a part of the community in Harlan for many years. On Monday, the store began offering a new choice for Harlan County coffee lovers as the well-known coffee shop chain Starbucks opened a brand-new location inside Food City, bringing top notch coffees, snacks, and more to the menu. Food City CEO […] The post Starbucks opens in Food City’s Harlan location appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Severe weather brings damage to areas of Kentucky; 3 tornadoes confirmed
It was a day and night of storm watching on Tuesday in Kentucky. Severe early storms impacted the state with tornadoes reported in several counties. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and activated the State Emergency Operations Center. The National Weather Service confirmed EF-1 tornadoes in Nelson and Anderson County and later in […] The post Severe weather brings damage to areas of Kentucky; 3 tornadoes confirmed appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2 new public access opening for spring turkey hunting season
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) has announced the opening of two new tracts of land for public access in eastern and north-central Kentucky, just in time for spring turkey hunting. Located entirely in Morgan County near West Liberty, Horse Mill Branch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) now provides nearly 640 acres […] The post 2 new public access opening for spring turkey hunting season appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Barnhart expects future direction on NIL, transfer portal within college athletics
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart anticipates changes within the landscape of college athletes in the near future. Barnhart touched on the subject of name, image and likeness and expects some direction when it comes to rules and regulations regarding NIL to help bring consistency within the rules. “Every school has approached it differently,” he said. […] The post Barnhart expects future direction on NIL, transfer portal within college athletics appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Spring Clean Up time in city of Harlan, Harlan County
It’s Spring Clean Up time once again, and the city of Harlan is offering multiple chances to dispose of larger items during the month of April, while Harlan County will be offering locations across the county to dispose of all sorts of household items. The city of Harlan will offer pickup services at different locations […] The post Spring Clean Up time in city of Harlan, Harlan County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Severe weather possible in Harlan County
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a severe weather and flood warning for an area including Harlan County. The notice was updated at 6:18 a.m. this morning. According to the National Weather Service website at https://www.weather.gov, severe weather is possible in the area. The primary window for such activity is from noon until […] The post Severe weather possible in Harlan County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Nominations sought for Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame, which is located at Western Kentucky University, has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the class of 2024. The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame was established in 2000 through a gift from former governor, Louie B. Nunn. With that gift, Governor Nunn hoped to recognize the vital […] The post Nominations sought for Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2-vehicle crash in Casey County kills 3 people
A two-vehicle crash in Casey County, which killed three people and left a fourth seriously injured Sunday afternoon, is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police at the Columbia Post. The KSP responded shortly after 2 p.m. to the collision, which occurred at the intersection of US 127 and KY 70 in Liberty. Troopers say […] The post 2-vehicle crash in Casey County kills 3 people appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
MSU’s Spradlin accepts James Madison job
Fresh off a record season and NCAA championship second-round appearance, James Madison moved quickly to fill its head coaching vacancy, hiring another NCAA qualifying coach in Preston Spradlin to a six-year deal. Spradlin comes to JMU from Morehead State, where he guided the Eagles to their second NCAA appearance in four seasons in 2023-24. During […] The post MSU’s Spradlin accepts James Madison job appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County School Board approves purchase of weapons detection system
The Harlan County School Board approved the acquisition of four weapons detection systems during the board’s March meeting. Superintendent Brent Roark called on Harlan County Schools Chief of Police Matt Cope to bring the board up to speed on the different options available with an Open Gate weapon detection system from Communications Technology Incorporated. “He […] The post Harlan County School Board approves purchase of weapons detection system appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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