Choose your location
Harlan Enterprise
Senate approves making it easier for foster parents to qualify for child care assistance
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A Democrat’s bill aimed at making it easier for Kentuckians to become foster parents unanimously passed the Senate Thursday — after some friendly hazing aimed at the sponsor upon passing her first bill. Senate Bill 240 would allow foster parents in Kentucky to qualify for child care benefits while […] The post Senate approves making it easier for foster parents to qualify for child care assistance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: Take control of your mind and money
Dear Dave, I’m trying to work my way out of debt, but it seems like something always happens to stall things or knock me backwards. I make $55,000 a year, I’m single and I have $15,000 in debt, along with a mortgage payment of $1,224 a month. I’ve been trying to live on a budget, […] The post Dave Says: Take control of your mind and money appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Remembering ‘Colonel Bob’ Edwards
By Pete Koutoulas WinCity Voices This piece was originally published on www.wincityvoices.org. We lost a Kentucky broadcast legend last month. On Saturday, Feb. 10, Bob Edwards died at his home in Virginia at 76. Edwards, a Louisville native, was the long-running host of NPR’s (then known as National Public Radio) “Morning Edition” radio […] The post Remembering ‘Colonel Bob’ Edwards appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Meth bust on Possum Hollow Road
A pair of men are facing multiple charges including trafficking methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia after allegedly being found intoxicated walking down Possum Hollow Road. Roger Asher, 50, of Harlan, and Gregory Smith, 52, of Wallins, were arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday, March 5. According to a press release, Harlan County […] The post Meth bust on Possum Hollow Road appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ceremony marks 4 years since first confirmed COVID-19 case
A ceremony on Wednesday marked the fourth anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19, which was reported in Harrison County on March 6, 2020, and to honor the 19,000 Kentuckians who have died from the disease. While it had been scheduled to take place at the site of the COVID-19 memorial, which was dedicated […] The post Ceremony marks 4 years since first confirmed COVID-19 case appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Effectively dead,’ housing discrimination laws in Louisville, Lexington fall to veto override
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern The GOP-dominated Kentucky legislature overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill targeting local source-of-income discrimination bans just a day after the governor had issued the veto. House Bill 18, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Dotson, R-Winchester, immediately became law Wednesday because of an emergency clause in the bill. […] The post ‘Effectively dead,’ housing discrimination laws in Louisville, Lexington fall to veto override appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Family not surprised by UK fan favorite’s breakout campaign
Madison Sheppard Wigginton doesn’t think her parents, Stacey and Jeff Sheppard, have been “shocked or surprised” by what her brother, Reed Sheppard, has done this season at Kentucky, even if many others have been. “I think they knew what he was capable of. It was probably more exciting earlier on than they would have anticipated,” […] The post Family not surprised by UK fan favorite’s breakout campaign appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County School Board updated on School to Work program
The Harlan County Schools Board of Education held their February meeting recently, hearing issues impacting the district including the district’s School to Work Transition program, the search for a school psychologist and dual credit college courses. Board Chairman Gary Farmer called the meeting to order and asked Superintendent Brent Roark for his report to the […] The post Harlan County School Board updated on School to Work program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Senate approves retroactive child support for months of pregnancy
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Today A bill that would allow Kentuckians to collect child support payments for fetuses as long as there is an order in place within a year of birth passed the Senate 36-2 Tuesday. Senate Bill 110, sponsored by Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, can now go to the House side […] The post Senate approves retroactive child support for months of pregnancy appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky girls basketball coach resigns following sexual abuse charges
A Laurel County schools employee who was also an assistant girls basketball coach has resigned after facing multiple charges of sexual offenses involving a minor, The Sentinel-Echo reported. William Trevor Goodson, 31, was arrested Friday on charges of first-degree sexual abuse, procuring or promoting use of minor by electronic means, first-degree unlawful transaction with a […] The post Kentucky girls basketball coach resigns following sexual abuse charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Living on Purpose: Pulling down strongholds within our minds
By Billy Holland Columnist The Human experience includes the standard requirement to choose right and wrong and has always been accountable for good and evil. Each of us has the free will to choose how we live and no matter how much we brag about being independent, there is no such thing as walking […] The post Living on Purpose: Pulling down strongholds within our minds appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: I’ve learned a few things over the years
By Jack Godbey Columnist As I ponder life while waiting for my Hot Pocket to finish cooking, I realize I’ve spent over 22 years in school getting an education. I am not counting that strange first year of kindergarten where I spent most of my time eating crayons and trying to prevent getting plummeted […] The post Godbey: I’ve learned a few things over the years appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County talks Depot, Salt, and Red Cross
The Harlan County Fiscal Court recently held their regular meeting for February, covering a variety of topics including a lease agreement at the Lynch Depot, an agreement for salt with a neighboring county, and a contribution to the Red Cross. During the meeting, the court took action on a lease agreement involving the Lynch Depot. […] The post County talks Depot, Salt, and Red Cross appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ky. unemployment rate for 2023 slightly higher than 2022
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.2 percent, an increase from 2002’s annual 4.0 percent rate, according to figures released Monday by the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ estimate of the number of employed Kentuckians for 2023 was 1,941,994, […] The post Ky. unemployment rate for 2023 slightly higher than 2022 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
House votes to let voters decide U.S. Senate vacancies
Legislation ranging from one dealing with filling vacancies in the U.S. Senate to strengthening penalties for those convicted of torturing a dog or cat were among those approved on the House floor Monday afternoon. HB 622, dealing with U.S Senate vacancies, is sponsored by House Majority Leader Steven Rudy, R-Paducah. He filed it a week […] The post House votes to let voters decide U.S. Senate vacancies appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sheppard earns third SEC Freshman of the Week honor
For the third time this season, Reed Sheppard was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week. The freshman guard scored a career-high 32 points to lead the Wildcats to a 91-89 win at Mississippi State last week. Sheppard scored 23 points in the second half, including 11 in the final 93 seconds, one of which […] The post Sheppard earns third SEC Freshman of the Week honor appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KSP investigates trooper involved shooting
Kentucky State Police are investigating a trooper involved shooting which occurred in the Teetersville community Saturday, March, 2. Lance Wayne Bryson, 42, of St. Charles, VA, was pronounced dead by Harlan County Coroner John D. Noe. According to a press release from Kentucky State Police, Kentucky State Police, Post 10, Harlan, has requested the KSP […] The post KSP investigates trooper involved shooting appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lady Cats find success in paint, defeat Harlan in district finals
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. Even though his team has been favored since last summer for a fifth straight 52nd District Tournament title, coach David Teague continued to insist it wouldn’t be as easy as many seemed to think. Bell County’s streak […] The post Lady Cats find success in paint, defeat Harlan in district finals appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Black Bears complete sweep by coasting past Bell in 52nd District finals
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. While their place in Harlan County basketball history likely still depends on being able to win three more games in the 13th Region Tournament starting Wednesday in Corbin, it’s difficult to dismiss what the Harlan County Black […] The post Black Bears complete sweep by coasting past Bell in 52nd District finals appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Rental cabins coming soon to Kentucky’s highest state park
Spring is rapidly approaching, and with it, a lot of folks are beginning to look forward to getting out of the house and taking in the sights of spring outdoors. Kingdom Come State Park in Harlan County, Kentucky, is expecting to have a new feature soon, with the park’s first rental cabin nearing completion and […] The post Rental cabins coming soon to Kentucky’s highest state park appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Enterprise
1K+
Posts
4M+
Views
HarlanEnterprise.net is the digital news site for its affiliated print publication, the Harland Enterprise. The HarlanEnterprise.net newsroom is located in Harlan, Kentucky, and covers community news and sports in Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky, and the surrounding area.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.