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National Voter Registration Day puts focus on getting involved
On National Voter Registration Day, Secretary of State Michael Adams is encouraging Kentuckians to register to vote and if they are already registered, to check their registration information and update it as necessary. “National Voter Registration Day plays a valuable role in encouraging political participation and reminding voters to check their registration information,” Adams said. […] The post National Voter Registration Day puts focus on getting involved appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones dies at 84
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones has died. Jones, a Democrat, served one term as governor from 1991 to 1995. He was also lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1991. Jones was 84. Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed his death on social media Monday afternoon. In addition to his political career, Jones and his wife […] The post Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones dies at 84 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
Compiled by Joe Asher. These arrests were reported by various law enforcement agencies in Harlan County between Sept. 15-18. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. • George Hall, 43, of Big Stone, Va., was arrested on Friday, Sept. 15, by Kentucky State Police. He was charged with first-degree possession […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Young boy killed in Oldham County when car fleeing police crashes
A Louisville man is jailed on murder and other charges after a weekend police pursuit in Oldham County that led to a fatality involving an innocent bystander who was in the vehicle allegedly struck by the suspect during the chase. The Kentucky State Police Post at Campbellsburg says on Saturday, a Kentucky State Police trooper […] The post Young boy killed in Oldham County when car fleeing police crashes appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center makes history with national designation
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Anna Cox had just graduated from the University of Kentucky when she was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2018. She first sought emergency care for a “wrenching abdominal pain.” It turned out to be related to stage four diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Cox was treated […] The post University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center makes history with national designation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Stand in the Gap grows to help tri-state residents
By Jordan Brooks Middlesboro News For the past 12 years, “Stand in the Gap” has developed from an event held on one Sunday to an organization dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction in the tri-state area. Stand in the Gap Coalition is a 501(c)(3) faith-based organization that was founded in 2010 in Cumberland Gap, […] The post Stand in the Gap grows to help tri-state residents appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Boone middle school teacher receives top honor
Kevin Dailey, a middle school social studies teacher at Ballyshannon Middle School in Boone County, was named the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday. Dailey also was named the 2024 Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year. Russell County Schools’ Donnie Wilkerson was named the […] The post Boone middle school teacher receives top honor appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Marriage License Reports
• Amanda Jean Maggard, 32, of Harlan, to Joshua Harris, 41, of Harlan. • Marisha LeShae Tinsley, 32, of Cumberland, to Keith McKinley Adams, 36, of Cumberland. • Heather Wynn, 32, of Closplint, to Larry Irvin, 37, of Cawood. • Brooklyn Danyale Fields, 19, of Totz, to Adam Christopher Robbins, 21, of Totz. • Hannah […] The post Harlan County Marriage License Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky Board of Education appoints Robin Kinney as interim commissioner
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Robin Kinney will temporarily lead the Kentucky Department of Education after Commissioner Jason Glass leaves the role at the end of the month. In a special meeting Thursday afternoon, the Kentucky Board of Education named Kinney, who is an associate commissioner of the Office of Finance and Operation within KDE, […] The post Kentucky Board of Education appoints Robin Kinney as interim commissioner appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
3 SBA disaster declarations made available in 2 dozen Ky. counties
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that three disaster declarations by the U.S Secretary of Agriculture means federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in two dozen Kentucky counties due to heavy rain and flash flooding earlier this summer. The loans can only be used by small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses […] The post 3 SBA disaster declarations made available in 2 dozen Ky. counties appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
Compiled by Joe Asher. • Marcus Saylor, 22, of Baxter, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 1, the by Harlan County Sheriff’s office. He was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), public intoxication by controlled substance (excludes alcohol), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Saylor was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center. • […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Small business tax study finds Kentucky in the middle nationally
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square A new study found Kentucky to be in the middle of the pack regarding the tax environment for small businesses. SimplifyLLC, which produces guides for helping people start and operate small businesses, evaluated data on all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Bluegrass State ranked 26th nationally. […] The post Small business tax study finds Kentucky in the middle nationally appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky ban on collecting some union dues by payroll deduction struck down
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky judge has struck down a new state law that prevents some public-sector unions from collecting dues through payroll deductions. Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate in an order on Aug. 30 stated that Senate Bill 7 creates “favoritism” for some public sector labor unions exempted from the law — […] The post Kentucky ban on collecting some union dues by payroll deduction struck down appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Property Transfer Reports
• Donna Lloyd and Ashley Lloyd to Brandon Kelly, property at Lynch — state tax $8. • Lisa Renee Soublo to Darrell Middleton, tract or parcel of land in Harlan County. • Jacob and Jennifer Earle to The Screaming Pine, LLC,real estate in Harlan County. • Gregory B. Cornett to MTGLQ Investors, L.P., property in […] The post Harlan County Property Transfer Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ky. Supreme Court Chief Justice won’t seek re-election next year
Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter officially announced on Tuesday he will not seek re-election to the high court bench when his current eight-year term expires at the end of 2024. In making known his decision, VanMeter said, “The greatest privileges of my professional life have been to serve the people of Central […] The post Ky. Supreme Court Chief Justice won’t seek re-election next year appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Over 7,000 Kentucky voters added to rolls in August according to SOS
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced on Friday that, as the Nov. 7 General Election nears, voter registration continues to grow in Kentucky, with 7,391 new voters added to the rolls in August. Kentucky saw 3,512 voters removed in August–2,689 of them were deceased voters, 375 who moved out of state, 307 voters who […] The post Over 7,000 Kentucky voters added to rolls in August according to SOS appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
• William B. Sevier, 36, failure to wear seat belt, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security (first offense), failure to produce insurance card, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, expired or no registration plate, license to be in possession, operating a vehicle on suspended/revoked operator’s license, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
It’s bat season in Kentucky: Here are some tips to stay safe
Public health officials in Kentucky say we are now in bat season and remind everyone that each year a small number of bats test positive for rabies, which can be fatal to both people and pets. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, in 2017, there were five cases involving rabid bats statewide. In […] The post It’s bat season in Kentucky: Here are some tips to stay safe appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bardstown man charged with conspiracy to commit murder in disappearance of Crystal Rogers
A Nelson County man has been indicted and arrested in the July 2015 disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers, the Bardstown woman whose body has never been found. Media reports say 32-year-old Joseph Lawson has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence. He was named in sealed indictments handed […] The post Bardstown man charged with conspiracy to commit murder in disappearance of Crystal Rogers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Louisville police officer in critical condition after being shot during early morning stop
Kentucky Lantern A Louisville police officer is in critical condition after being shot in the torso during an early morning traffic stop. Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelin Gwinn-Villaroel said shots were fired from a nearby house as the officer conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m. in the 4000 block of Kentucky Street. A supporting officer […] The post Louisville police officer in critical condition after being shot during early morning stop appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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