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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.
7 sentenced for election law violations
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Tuesday that action by his Special Prosecutions Division resulted in the sentencings of seven people, including a former constable, for election law violations and other crimes related to the 2022 primary election. After the Election Fraud Hotline received a tip of suspected election law violations in Monroe County, the Attorney […] The post 7 sentenced for election law violations appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman discusses her double mastectomy
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman knew for a long time that one day she might learn cancer was at her door. Her family history put her on heightened alert — her mother, aunt and cousin all had breast cancer. So she “wasn’t shocked” when, in September, a routine mammogram — […] The post Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman discusses her double mastectomy appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County gets grant for Cloverlick broadband project
By Jennifer McDaniels For the Enterprise A significant announcement concerning expanded high-speed internet access in Harlan County was made at the Harlan County Courthouse Monday by visiting higher-ups with The Center For Rural Development. Eighty thousand dollars in grant funds made possible by The Center For Rural Development, based out of Somerset, was officially awarded […] The post County gets grant for Cloverlick broadband project appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Legislative update: The third week of the session
By Sen. Johnnie Turner Guest Writer The Kentucky General Assembly reconvened in Frankfort on Tuesday after observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to start the third week of the 2024 Regular Session. Floyd County Attorney Keith Bartley got in touch with me about some concerns he had about marijuana and drivers being under the influence. […] The post Legislative update: The third week of the session appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bill criminalizing child sex dolls, deep fake child porn advances in Kentucky legislature
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Knowingly owning or selling child sex dolls would become a felony in Kentucky under a Republican bill that unanimously passed a House committee Wednesday. The bill also criminalizes the use of artificial intelligence to create child pornography or to create fake images that use real children as the source, said the sponsor, Rep. […] The post Bill criminalizing child sex dolls, deep fake child porn advances in Kentucky legislature appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
EKU plans to study feasibility of training osteopathic physicians
Kentucky Lantern Eastern Kentucky University is seeking vendors to study the feasibility of opening a public college of osteopathic medicine. The private University of Pikeville has been training osteopathic physicians at its Kentucky College of Osteopathy since 1997. In a release, EKU President David McFaddin said: “It is our commitment to our students and the Commonwealth to continuously analyze […] The post EKU plans to study feasibility of training osteopathic physicians appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Moment of silence’ would be mandatory in Kentucky public schools under bill moved by House committee
By Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern Kentucky public schools would be required to begin each day with a moment of silence or reflection under a bill that was advanced Tuesday by the House Education Committee. Rep. Tina Bojanowski, a Louisville Democrat and public school teacher, opposed House Bill 96, saying it “reads as a bill that requires prayer […] The post ‘Moment of silence’ would be mandatory in Kentucky public schools under bill moved by House committee appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Independent audit shows no issues
The Harlan Independent School District received the results of the district’s financial audit during the board’s January meeting. There were no issues found in the audit. Superintendent C.D. Morton kicked off the meeting with a Zoom call with a representative from the accounting firm of White and Associates, who handled the district’s audit. “First of […] The post Harlan Independent audit shows no issues appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bears improve district mark to 3-0 by coasting past Harlan
For more local sports coverage, check out our partners at Harlan County Sports. By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer If they weren’t already the favorite for a second straight 52nd District title, the Harlan County Black Bears have looked the part in one trip through their district schedule. Harlan County ran its district mark to […] The post Bears improve district mark to 3-0 by coasting past Harlan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Police Reports
Complied by Joe Asher. The following arrests were reported in Harlan County between Jan, 9-18. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. · Tiffany Creech was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. She was cited due to medical reasons. · Barbara Skidmore, 35, of Wallins, was arrested on […] The post Harlan County Police Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Early voting ‘critical’ with 2 million Kentuckians expected to vote, Adams says
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said early voting is “critical” because of the large number of voters expected in November. Adams said that that voter registration continued to increase in the last month of the year, with 6,562 voters registering in December. “Voter interest in this presidential election is strong,” he said. “It is […] The post Early voting ‘critical’ with 2 million Kentuckians expected to vote, Adams says appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
3 KCTCS schools to receive federal grants for vocational programs
Three colleges within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) are among 22 colleges and universities nationwide that will receive federal grants to develop high-quality career vocational programs, it was announced on Wednesday. The grant amounts and summaries of the projects include: Big Sandy Community and Technical College ($1.8 million) will restructure its current […] The post 3 KCTCS schools to receive federal grants for vocational programs appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Middlesboro man facing drug charges in Harlan Co. following investigation
A Middlesboro man is facing charges, including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of suspected illegal substances during an investigation. James Laws, 50, was arrested on Jan. 12 by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Rich. According to a news release, Rich made contact with Laws in the Cawood community while conducting a drug […] The post Middlesboro man facing drug charges in Harlan Co. following investigation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Avian flu found in snow geese in Henderson County
The Kentucky Division of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) announced Thursday that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in snow geese discovered in Henderson County. The samples, which came from two snow geese at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area, 10 miles west of the city of Henderson, were taken to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife […] The post Avian flu found in snow geese in Henderson County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. District Court • Robert L. Baker, 44, license plate not illuminated, operating a vehicle on suspended/revoked operator’s license, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (heroin, first offense), first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, first offense), first-degree possession of a controlled substance (cocaine, first offense), failure to wear seat belt, buy/possession […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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