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Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Civil Lawsuits • Frank T. Price vs. Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company — automobile dispute. • Rhonda L. Bowling vs. Gregory A. Van Auken — support. • Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, vs. Nathaniel S. Farley — contract dispute. • BCG Equities, LLC, vs. Eric Hall, et al. — seller plaintiff/goods […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky man sentenced for role in U.S. Capitol riot
A Kentucky man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison following by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Clayton Ray Mullins, 54, of Magnolia, was sentenced at U.S. District Court in Washington for assaulting […] The post Kentucky man sentenced for role in U.S. Capitol riot appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
House passes measure on moment of silence before school day starts
Legislation that would require moments of silence or reflection at the start of each day in all Kentucky elementary and secondary schools, won passage in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. House Bill 96 is sponsored by Rep. Daniel Fister, R-Versailles, who said the moment of silence would not exceed two minutes and described other […] The post House passes measure on moment of silence before school day starts appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Long-awaited U.S. 421 project becomes reality
By Jennifer McDaniels For the Enterprise Representatives with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet held a public meeting in Harlan Thursday night to update residents on the long-awaited U.S. 421 reconstruction project that is anticipated to start by fall. Over two decades in the making with several Harlan Countians through the years advocating for the road because […] The post Long-awaited U.S. 421 project becomes reality appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
House-approved bill asks voters to make clear: Noncitizens can’t vote in Kentucky
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern A Republican-backed bill passed Tuesday by the Kentucky House of Representatives would ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment barring people who aren’t U.S. citizens from voting in state and local elections, something that Kentucky’s chief elections official says doesn’t happen. House Bill 341 sponsor, Rep. Michael Meredith, R-Oakland, described the […] The post House-approved bill asks voters to make clear: Noncitizens can’t vote in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Comets edge Trojans in epic county championship showdown
For more local sports coverage, check out our partners at Harlan County Sports. By John Henson Contributing Writer Two good teams. Two standout point guards. Two loud and boisterous cheering sections. Cawood’s down-to-the-wire 48-47 win Thursday over James A. Cawood at Harlan County High School will likely become one of the most exciting county seventh- […] The post Comets edge Trojans in epic county championship showdown appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky legislators introducing ‘sexually explicit’ ban bills again
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky senator and representative will file mirror legislation Tuesday aimed at regulating “adult oriented businesses” and how close they can be to minors: no closer than a city block. Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, and Rep. Nancy Tate, R-Brandenburg, want their respective bills to move simultaneously, they said at a […] The post Kentucky legislators introducing ‘sexually explicit’ ban bills again appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
5-year-old recovered safely; Amber Alert cancelled
Kentucky State Police were able to cancel an Amber Alert they issued Monday morning for a five-year-old Caldwell County girl after she was recovered safely several hours later, and her father taken into custody. The KSP says on Sunday, at approximately 2 p.m., the Madisonville Post received a call from the Princeton Police Department requesting […] The post 5-year-old recovered safely; Amber Alert cancelled appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mary Alice man facing theft, drug charges
A Mary Alice man is facing charges, including fleeing from police and receiving stolen property after the man allegedly fled when police made contact with him. Robert Pace, 33, of Gulston, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 25. According to a press release, Harlan County Sheriff’s deputies CJ Reed and Jacob […] The post Mary Alice man facing theft, drug charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Five reach double figures as Black Bears build on district dominance by routing Jackets
For more local sports coverage, check out our partners at Harlan County Sports. By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer When you have as many weapons as the Harlan County Black Bears seem to at this point of the 2024 season you can afford to experiment a little. Harlan County, ranked second in the state by […] The post Five reach double figures as Black Bears build on district dominance by routing Jackets appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Tyson has grand opening for $355 million plant in Bowling Green
Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leaders from Tyson Foods for the grand opening of the company’s new, state-of-the-art food production facility at Bowling Green’s Kentucky Transpark. The $355 million plant will create nearly 450 full-time jobs and is among the largest investment, job-creation projects announced in Warren County. Spanning 400,000 square feet, the […] The post Tyson has grand opening for $355 million plant in Bowling Green appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Second-half surge helps Bears pull away for district win over Bell County
For more local sports coverage, check out our partners at Harlan County Sports. By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer Two minutes and eight seconds into Tuesday’s district and regional showdown at Harlan County, Bell County freshman Jaxon Thomas launched the game’s first shot from the corner and connected on a 3. It was clear at […] The post Second-half surge helps Bears pull away for district win over Bell County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mountain Parkway ‘one step closer,’ Beshear says
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Friday another step forward in the Mountain Parkway expansion project, federal approval of the Supplemental Environmental Assessment for public review. Signed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this identifies the recommended alignment of the last segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion, a 13-mile stretch between Salyersville and Prestonsburg. See the […] The post Mountain Parkway ‘one step closer,’ Beshear says appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe back at work after horse kick, emergency surgery
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe was back at work Thursday a little more than a month after she announced she was kicked in the face by a horse and had to have emergency surgery. Bledsoe, R-Lexington, was caring for a family horse on Dec. 15 when she was “unexpectedly kicked in the face” […] The post Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe back at work after horse kick, emergency surgery appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Comets, Trojans to meet for county title
Staff Report For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. A showdown most expected for the seventh- and eighth-grade county title since the preseason will be a reality Thursday after both Cawood and James A. Cawood claimed semifinal wins Tuesday at JACES. Kaden Jones led a balanced James A. Cawood attack […] The post Comets, Trojans to meet for county title appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. District Court • Arthur J. Cheek, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance (first offense) — jury trial scheduled April 30. • Mary Elaine Callahan, giving officer false identifying information — jury trial scheduled Feb. 6. • James W. Thomas, 26, operating a vehicle on suspended/revoked operator’s license […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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