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Kentucky hires Kenny Brooks as next women’s basketball coach
The search for a women’s basketball coach at Kentucky ended Tuesday. Kenny Brooks, who has spent the past eight seasons at Virginia Tech, compiled an 180-82 record as coach of the Hokies and led Virginia Tech to the Final Four last season. During the 2022-23 campaign, Brooks led the Hokies to a school-record 31 wins. […] The post Kentucky hires Kenny Brooks as next women’s basketball coach appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky legislature: A historian’s perspective
By James C. Klotter Kentucky Lantern During the current legislative session, the budget that finally emerges will be the result of some compromise and a good deal more behind-the-scenes action. The Republican majority paid scant attention to the Democratic governor’s recommendations. Some observers have argued that having a Republican governor at this time would […] The post Kentucky legislature: A historian’s perspective appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County preparing update of nuisance ordinance
The Harlan County Fiscal Court is working to update the county’s nuisance ordinance to address the issue of blighted and nuisance property more efficiently throughout the county. The court recently discussed the issue during the regular Fiscal Court meeting. “We’ve been talking for a couple years about the nuisance ordinance in general,” Harlan County Judge-Executive […] The post County preparing update of nuisance ordinance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mavinidis honored for decades of service
The Harlan County Fiscal Court discussed this year’s Spring Cleanup recently, taking the opportunity to honor one of the county’s biggest advocates for a clean Harlan, Pericles “Lakis” Mavinidis by naming this year’s cleanup month in his honor. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley brought up this year’s cleanup plan about midway through the meeting. “The […] The post Mavinidis honored for decades of service appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bears determined to break district drought with veteran squad returning
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. In seven runner-up finishes since last winning a 52nd District Tournament in 2014, the Harlan County Black Bears have found different, and agonizing, ways to lose. Perhaps none were more devastating than last May in Middlesboro. Harlan […] The post Bears determined to break district drought with veteran squad returning appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit lauded
In honor of Women’s History Month, Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and members of the Kentucky Commission on Women unveiled the portraits of seven new inductees to the Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit during a ceremony on Friday. This marked the first time in 10 years new inductees were added to the exhibit, which […] The post Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit lauded appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bill giving foster parents child care benefits for remote work has passed Kentucky legislature
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The House unanimously passed a Louisville Democrat’s bill aimed at enabling more Kentuckians to become foster parents. The Monday move means Senate Bill 240, sponsored by Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, is nearly law. It heads now to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk for a signature or veto. The bill will […] The post Bill giving foster parents child care benefits for remote work has passed Kentucky legislature appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Calipari looks ahead to next season, meeting with Barnhart could come Tuesday
John Calipari has yet to meet with athletics director Mitch Barnhart but the Kentucky men’s basketball coach expects a sit-down session to take place in the next couple of days, possibly as early as Tuesday, he said on his weekly radio show Monday night. “We haven’t (met yet), but it’ll be done in the next […] The post Calipari looks ahead to next season, meeting with Barnhart could come Tuesday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
94th District Representative candidate speaks to Fiscal Court
The Harlan County Fiscal Court heard from Mitch Whitaker, candidate for Kentucky State Representative for the 94th District, during the panel’s regular meeting for March. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley introduced Whitaker to the court. Mosley noted Whitaker is running unopposed. “Thank you for having me, it’s always a pleasure to be in Harlan County,” […] The post 94th District Representative candidate speaks to Fiscal Court appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bears magical season ends with state finals loss to Lyon County
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. A Harlan County postseason run that will be talked about for decades ended one win short of the ultimate prize for Kentucky high school basketball teams, but the Black Bears assured their place in history by […] The post Bears magical season ends with state finals loss to Lyon County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Highway crews working to control noxious weeds
As the weather warms up, more Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway crews will be out working to control noxious weeds along state-maintained roadways; a task essential to protecting roadway infrastructure and maintaining safety for motorists. Drivers are being urged to watch for slower-moving spray trucks and other equipment on highways during that time. In addition, […] The post Highway crews working to control noxious weeds appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KCTCS president forms task force to address FAFSA delays
Colleges and universities across the country are dealing with an unprecedented delay in students’ ability to apply for federal financial aid due to the largest overhaul in decades to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System are no exception, with numbers significantly […] The post KCTCS president forms task force to address FAFSA delays appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
The Bradford pear blues
You have undoubtedly noticed all the white flowering trees that have been put on a show for the past couple of weeks along roadsides, fence rows and field edges. They are Bradford pears, a popular landscape tree, noted for their beautiful flower blitz, symmetrical round crowns, and supposedly sterile so as not to produce messy […] The post The Bradford pear blues appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: It’s a tough situation for both of you
Dear Dave, I’m worried about my younger brother, and I need some advice. He’s divorced and has a son, and lately, it seems like he only wants to be a dad when it’s convenient. On top of this, he’s very irresponsible with money for someone in their thirties. Our mom and dad passed away several […] The post Dave Says: It’s a tough situation for both of you appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County makes history on Sweet 16’s second day
By John Henson Contributing Writer For a Kentucky state basketball tournament in its 106th year, Harlan County’s game Thursday against Warren Central will find a place in the record books as a victory for the Black Bears. It was, however, so much more than one game or one win. With their 67-59 victory, the Black […] The post Harlan County makes history on Sweet 16’s second day appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
$81 million federal grant for $1.3 billion hydropower facility coming to Bell County
Gov Andy Beshear announced Thursday the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved an $81 million federal grant to help construct a first-of-its-kind $1.3 billion coal-to-pumped storage hydropower facility in Bell County. The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project will create about 1,500 high-quality construction jobs, 30 operations jobs and enough energy to power nearly 67,000 […] The post $81 million federal grant for $1.3 billion hydropower facility coming to Bell County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Grizzlies golden, Cats fall flat in NCAA opener
Tre Mitchell walked out of the locker room with with towel over his head. He was joined by Antonio Reeves as they prepared to face the media following another one-and-done appearance in the postseason. It was another stunning early exit for Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. The Wildcats, the No. 3 seed […] The post Grizzlies golden, Cats fall flat in NCAA opener appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan council advised of proposed state legislation
The Harlan City Council was advised of a bill being proposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives which would make cities across the state responsible for a large percentage of incarceration costs for inmates arrested within the city limits. Mayor Joe Meadors brought the proposed legislation to the attention of the council. “I got an […] The post Harlan council advised of proposed state legislation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Geri-Antics: Nothing to fear but fear itself
By Anne Carmichael Columnist I was not the class clown when I was in school….far from it. I was too shy and overly conscious of the need to fit into the mold to which every teen attempts to conform. How ironic then that as an adult and now as a writer, I often use […] The post Geri-Antics: Nothing to fear but fear itself appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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