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Harlan Independent among top growth districts in Ky.
Special to the Enterprise Recently published school enrollment data from the Kentucky Department of Education shows strong student enrollment trends for the Harlan Independent School District for the second consecutive year. The Harlan Independent School district was tops in the commonwealth with a 14% increase in student enrollment from the 2022 to 2023 school year […] The post Harlan Independent among top growth districts in Ky. appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky woman sues to challenge state’s abortion ban in historic case
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky woman who is pregnant but does not want to be is suing Attorney General Daniel Cameron and others in Jefferson County Circuit Court to challenge the state’s near total abortion bans, the first lawsuit of its kind in Kentucky. The woman, identified only as Jane Doe, said in […] The post Kentucky woman sues to challenge state’s abortion ban in historic case appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Grant funds pilot study for wildlife-vehicle collision reduction plan
Kentucky is one of 17 states to receive a new federal grant aimed at making roadways safer for people and wildlife with $1.2 million to fund a wildlife-vehicle collision reduction plan and a pilot study in central Kentucky to identify links between crashes and environmental factors. The Wildlife Crossings Program competitive grant was issued to […] The post Grant funds pilot study for wildlife-vehicle collision reduction plan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll dies at 92
By McKenna Horsley and Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Morton Carroll, who focused as the state’s 54th governor from 1974 to 1979 on providing more money to education, initiating judicial reforms and promoting the coal industry, died at 4:46 a.m Sunday at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was 92. Carroll, a Democrat, […] The post Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll dies at 92 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hobbs receives Customer Service Excellence Award
News Release Sarah Hobbs, patient acccess manager for Harlan ARH Hospital, has been awarded the Customer Service Excellence Award from the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce for her exemplary service to the community. She was recognized for her positive attitude and for going above and beyond for the patients she serves at Harlan ARH. “I […] The post Hobbs receives Customer Service Excellence Award appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Audit of KCTCS shows lack of transparency, overcharging community colleges by $24M
State Auditor Mike Harmon released the results of a special examination of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) on Thursday, which turned up five findings and two observations in the 16-school system that serves over 100,000 students statewide. The five findings of the examination were: The KCTCS System Office’s unrestricted carryforward balance is […] The post Audit of KCTCS shows lack of transparency, overcharging community colleges by $24M appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky lawmakers are pre-filing bills ahead of the 2024 session, but they’re not easy to find
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Typically by this time of the year, less than a month from the start of the January legislative session, drafts of dozens of bills that lawmakers planned to introduce would be readily available on the legislature’s website for the public to read. Not so this year. Legislation passed in 2022, […] The post Kentucky lawmakers are pre-filing bills ahead of the 2024 session, but they’re not easy to find appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Schools BOE discusses assessments, maintenance
The Harlan County Board of Education held its regular meeting for December recently, discussing multiple topics, including the district’s improved performance on the Kentucky Summative Assessment. Board Chairman Gary Farmer called the meeting to order and called on Superintendent Brent Roark, who updated the board on the school’s assessment scores. Roark first advised the board […] The post Harlan County Schools BOE discusses assessments, maintenance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. District Court Victor Colt Burt Stewart, 29, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security (first offense), failure to produce insurance card, expired or no registration plate, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt — bench warrant/failed to appear for hearing. Dante Cranford, 46, failure to produce insurance card, operating a vehicle on […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
State-run disaster relief funds had error rates below 1%, two reports find
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Nearly all relief payments to Kentucky disaster survivors from state-run relief funds were made without error, according to reports released Tuesday, one by the Kentucky auditor and another by an inspector general in the Beshear administration. Republican Auditor Mike Harmon and the Office of the Inspector General of the Kentucky […] The post State-run disaster relief funds had error rates below 1%, two reports find appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bellarmine to offer cannabis education certificate
With medical cannabis becoming legal in Kentucky on January 1, 2025, Bellarmine University in Louisville has launched the first cannabis education certificate program offered by a public or nonprofit Kentucky university. Bellarmine’s cannabis certificate courses are open to anyone but are designed for entrepreneurs, agriculturalists, healthcare providers and legal professionals who are interested in the […] The post Bellarmine to offer cannabis education certificate appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Agreement allows Big Sandy jail inmates to use medication to battle opioid use disorder
The federal government has reached an agreement with the Big Sandy Regional Jail Authority, which operates the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center (BSRDC), to ensure inmates with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive medically appropriate treatment with any FDA-approved medication. United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, in making the announcement, says such medically approved treatment […] The post Agreement allows Big Sandy jail inmates to use medication to battle opioid use disorder appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Gas prices at lowest point in Kentucky since last Christmas
For the 11th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen, while in Kentucky, after peaking in the middle of August, it has now dropped to the lowest level since Christmas 2022. According to GasBuddy.com, a website and mobile app that tracks fuel prices across the U.S. and Canada, the average price for regular […] The post Gas prices at lowest point in Kentucky since last Christmas appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Local dance studio to perform classic Christmas ballet
Christmas is coming up in just a few weeks, and many Harlan Countians are gearing up for one of many celebratory activities. If dance is your thing, one option is Studio 606’s production of the Christmas classic “The Nutcracker,” which will be presented on Dec. 9th-10th at the Harlan County High School auditorium. According to […] The post Local dance studio to perform classic Christmas ballet appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Russell County man sentenced for defrauding non-profits
A Russell County man has been sentenced at U.S. District Court in Bowling Green to 2 years and 3 months in federal prison for defrauding two Russell County area non-profit organizations. According to court documents, Charles Davis, 57, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, while working as treasurer for the Russell County Arts Council (RCAC) in Jamestown, […] The post Russell County man sentenced for defrauding non-profits appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Police Reports
Compiled by Joe Asher. The following arrests were reported by different law enforcement agencies in Harlan County between Nov. 11th-27th. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. • Zachery Huff, 36, of Kenvir, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 11th on an indictment warrant. He was […] The post Harlan County Police Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Archeological dig at Newport Barracks to begin Monday
Monday, Dec. 4th, is the day Northern Kentucky University students and professional archeologists will begin their dig to learn more about the rich history buried just beneath the surface at the Newport Barracks. During the survey work conducted earlier this year, the archeologists used state-of-the-art technology, ground-penetrating radar and historic and satellite-based imagery to help […] The post Archeological dig at Newport Barracks to begin Monday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2 face drug, gun charges
A pair of men are facing multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine and a possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, after allegedly being found in possession of those items. Steve Shephard, 53, of Loyall, and James Brock, of Loyall, were arrested on Nov. 20. According to a news release, the two men were […] The post 2 face drug, gun charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear gives update on new licensing system
Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update Thursday on the rollout of the new Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System (KAVIS), which will be go online in early January to replace the current outdated system known as AVIS, for car and boat licensing services. “The change of systems means many common vehicle services will be temporarily unavailable […] The post Beshear gives update on new licensing system appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Applesauce pouches recalled for lead contamination
Local and federal officials are warning parents not to serve their children several brands of recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches, as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into elevated lead levels in the products. The recalled applesauce pouches include: WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. Schnucks brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce […] The post Applesauce pouches recalled for lead contamination appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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