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Ky. soldier who died in Japanese prisoner of war camp coming home for burial
A Kentucky soldier who died at a Japanese prisoner of war camp in the Philippine Islands in 1942 but whose remains were not identified until this summer will soon return home for his final burial. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Tuesday U.S. Army Pfc. Thomas Franklin Brooks, 23, of Mammoth Cave, who was […] The post Ky. soldier who died in Japanese prisoner of war camp coming home for burial appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court News
• Billy M. Griffin, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substance (first offense) — jury trial scheduled Nov. 14. • Brandy Wynn, failure to wear seat belt, operating a vehicle on suspended/revoked operator’s license, license to be in possession — bench warrant/failed to appear for hearing. • Samuel Creech, violation of Kentucky E.P.K./D.V.O. […] The post Harlan County District Court News appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
SBA increases financial support for disaster survivors
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has finalized a rule to increase support to disaster survivors and small businesses needing relief following a federally declared disaster. The rule becomes effective for all disasters declared on or after July 31, 2023. “The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized maximizing resources for disaster survivors so that they […] The post SBA increases financial support for disaster survivors appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
CBP seizes 1,500 pounds of tainted food in Louisville
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists at the Louisville Port of Entry recently intercepted several shipments containing nearly 1,500 pounds of meat products not declared in boxes hoping to avoid detection. From Aug. 20 to 28, Agriculture Specialists stopped 13 shipments from the same corporation in Hong Kong, all of which were heading […] The post CBP seizes 1,500 pounds of tainted food in Louisville appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Debt-ridden small town on cusp of bankruptcy or dissolving
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square A small town in western Kentucky could be dissolved as its leaders try to figure out how to deal with debt surpassing more than $150,000. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told reporters during a recent news conference that he finds the situation developing in Sturgis “concerning.” Earlier this week, WFIE-TV […] The post Debt-ridden small town on cusp of bankruptcy or dissolving appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Victims of Crime Act awards $27M in grant money to Kentucky organizations
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $27.2 million in grant funding has been awarded to assist victims of violent crime in the state, with this year’s federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funding awarded to 114 organizations across Kentucky. VOCA funding prioritizes services to victims of child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence, but can […] The post Victims of Crime Act awards $27M in grant money to Kentucky organizations appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
• Christopher Woods, 48, of Kingston, Tn., was arrested on Aug. 25 by Smith. He was charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, second-degree fleeing or evading police, and public intoxication by a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Woods was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
U.S. appeals court hears opposing arguments on Kentucky trans minors’ health care
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A three-judge federal panel on Friday heard opposing arguments over Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, after first hearing arguments in a similar case in Tennessee. Stephanie Schuster presented arguments for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, which are suing […] The post U.S. appeals court hears opposing arguments on Kentucky trans minors’ health care appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
One-fourth of Kentuckians say they have been diagnosed with depression
One in four Kentucky adults in a poll taken in 2020 said they had ever been diagnosed with depression, a higher share than in any state but West Virginia. Kentucky’s age-adjusted percentage was 25%; West Virginia’s was 27.5%. The national figure in the poll, taken by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was 18.4%. […] The post One-fourth of Kentuckians say they have been diagnosed with depression appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky education board to talk about an interim education commissioner next week
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Board of Education members will meet next week to begin their discussion of appointing an interim education commissioner to lead the Kentucky Department of Education. According to an agenda for the Wednesday, Sept. 6, special meeting, the board will go into closed session to discuss candidates “Which Might Lead” […] The post Kentucky education board to talk about an interim education commissioner next week appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
McConnell again falls silent, this time while speaking to reporters in northern Kentucky
Kentucky Lantern U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell fell silent and appeared to freeze while speaking to reporters Wednesday in Covington, his second such public episode in as many months. A spokesman for the Senate Republican leader told the Lantern that McConnell “felt momentarily lightheaded and paused during his press conference today.” “While he feels fine, as […] The post McConnell again falls silent, this time while speaking to reporters in northern Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
26 of 34 defendants arrested for meth and fentanyl trafficking
A federal grand jury sitting in Louisville has charged 34 Louisville and Southern Indiana residents in four separate indictments involving methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking as well as firearms offenses it was announced by multiple agencies Tuesday. Twenty-six of the 34 defendants have been arrested and were schedule to make their initial court appearances before a […] The post 26 of 34 defendants arrested for meth and fentanyl trafficking appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Employers, KCTCS team up to help Kentucky workers pursue education
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky companies who offer tuition assistance to employees as well as flexibility at work can now earn the designation “Education First Employer” through a new statewide initiative announced this week. At least 45 companies have already signed up to be Education First Employers. The program also requires them to partner […] The post Employers, KCTCS team up to help Kentucky workers pursue education appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
BSCTCS names new president
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) acting President Larry Ferguson says William Scott Rule, Ph.D., has been selected as the new president/CEO of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC). “I am elated to announce the appointment of Dr. Rule as the new president of Big Sandy Community & Technical College,” said Ferguson. “Dr. Rule […] The post BSCTCS names new president appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
More dove fields added for upcoming Kentucky season
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky hunters will have more dove fields for the upcoming season, the state’s Fish and Wildlife Department said Friday. Dove season opens in Kentucky on Sept. 1. Fish and Wildlife has signed “voluntary agreements with private landowners” in West and Central Kentucky to add two public fields for dove hunting. […] The post More dove fields added for upcoming Kentucky season appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Martin Co. man sentenced for producing, distributing child pornography
A Martin County man will likely spend the rest of his life in federal prison after he was sentenced to 60 years at U.S. District Court in Pikeville, after he was convicted of producing and distributing child pornography. Donald York, 60, of Beauty, was found guilty by a jury in April 2023 of four counts […] The post Martin Co. man sentenced for producing, distributing child pornography appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
• Aaron J. Robinson, speeding (six miles per hour over the limit), failure to wear seat belt, operating a vehicle on suspended/revoked operator’s license, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance (first offense) — jury trial scheduled Nov. 28. • Daniel Ray Christian, 30, speeding (10 miles per hour over the limit), […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2 Indiana men sentenced for traveling to Ky. to engage in sexual conduct with a minor
Two Indiana men, one of whom was a former high school teacher, were sentenced at U. S. District Court in Owensboro in separate cases for traveling to Kentucky to engage in sexual conduct with who they thought was a minor but was an undercover officer. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Western District of Kentucky, […] The post 2 Indiana men sentenced for traveling to Ky. to engage in sexual conduct with a minor appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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