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Daniels captures state title in 800-meter run at middle school state championship
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. By Abby Sherman Contributing Sports Writer Middle-school athletes represented Harlan and Harlan County in the KTCCCA Middle School State Championship earlier this month in Louisville. Harlan’s Tanner Daniels won the 800-meter run and finished second in the 1,600-meter run. “Tanner had an incredible performance at the meet getting […] The post Daniels captures state title in 800-meter run at middle school state championship appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Last stretch of Mountain Parkway expansion clears environmental hurdle
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has completed its environmental review of the Mountain Parkway Expansion’s final 13-mile segment, clearing the way for building the last few miles of the project. The FHWA found no significant environmental impacts would result from constructing the new roadway. That determination marks a […] The post Last stretch of Mountain Parkway expansion clears environmental hurdle appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
More than 400,000 voters removed from rolls in Ky. since SOS Adams took office
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Friday that 403,040 registered voters have been removed from the voter rolls since he took office in 2020, under a U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement announced in 2018. In the 10 days voter registration was open in May, he noted Kentucky saw more voters removed from the rolls […] The post More than 400,000 voters removed from rolls in Ky. since SOS Adams took office appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cats are Omaha-bound
Kentucky is going to Omaha. The Wildcats, the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, advanced to the College World Series for the first time in school history with a 3-2 win over three-time national champion Oregon State early Monday morning. For the second straight night, Kentucky shattered the attendance record at Kentucky Proud Park, […] The post Cats are Omaha-bound appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: The fun of Doodlebugs
By Steve Roark Columnist My Uncle (Cas Newton Day) remained a kid at heart to his last days. I loved him for it, for I think (and hope) a little of it rubbed off on me. To illustrate, he and I, both grown adults, were helping hang tobacco in a barn that had very […] The post Roark: The fun of Doodlebugs appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
3 facing charges including meth, heroin trafficking
Three men are facing charges including drug trafficking and possession after allegedly being found with a large amount of methamphetamine and heroin as a result of a drug investigation in the Lawnvale community by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. James Stephenson, 35, of London, Clarance Cox, 35, of Baxter, and Charles B. Sizemore, 42, of […] The post 3 facing charges including meth, heroin trafficking appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2023 drug overdose deaths dip in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that overdose deaths in Kentucky have decreased for the second year in a row, with 2023 seeing a 9.8 percent decrease compared to the previous year. This new report continues Kentucky’s trend in declining overdose deaths. In 2022, Kentucky’s drug overdose deaths declined by 5 percent compared with 2021, […] The post 2023 drug overdose deaths dip in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky’s highest court takes up state representative’s re-election petition
The question of whether the re-election petition of State Rep. Nima Kulkarni, D-Louisville, was valid, since one of the two people signing the petition was a registered Republican at the time, was argued before the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday. When Kulkarni filed her papers for a fourth term in early January, one of those […] The post Kentucky’s highest court takes up state representative’s re-election petition appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mingione knows task won’t be easy for Cats in Super Regional
Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione knows the task won’t be any easier for the Wildcats as they delve deeper into the postseason. Coming off a three-game sweep to win the NCAA Lexington Regional last weekend, the Wildcats (43-14) will take on Oregon State starting Saturday at Kentucky Proud Park in a best-of-three series for a […] The post Mingione knows task won’t be easy for Cats in Super Regional appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Test your endurance at Kingdom Come’s Warrior’s Challenge
Kingdom Come State Park has an event coming up in June designed for those who wish to test their physical fitness level against other competitors across some of the park’s most difficult terrain. The Warrior’s Challenge is set for June 15. According to Kingdom Come State Park Manager Sherry Cornett, the Warrior’s Challenge is open […] The post Test your endurance at Kingdom Come’s Warrior’s Challenge appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
400-mile sale returns to Kentucky
By Jake McMahon Bowling Green Daily News From McCracken County in the far west, to Mason County up north, the 400 Mile Sale across Kentucky is set to return Thursday through Sunday, including 58 registered sales in Warren County as of June 4. The sale, in its 21st year of operation, spans along historic Highway […] The post 400-mile sale returns to Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Jesse Stuart Foundation writing workshop is later in June
Kentucky Lantern A foundation dedicated to continuing a former Kentucky poet laureate’s legacy is renewing a literary workshop in Northeastern Kentucky. The Jesse Stuart Foundation will host the Jack Ellis Writers Workshop at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park June 21-22. Several instructors, including George Ella Lyon — another Eastern Kentucky native and poet laureate […] The post Jesse Stuart Foundation writing workshop is later in June appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla appreciates Jasper Johnson’s scoring ability
Jasper Johnson is in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this week with USA Basketball playing in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup along with 11 other talented USA players. The former Woodford County High School standout who transferred to Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) for his junior season has over 20 scholarship offers including Kentucky, North Carolina, Auburn, Baylor, Kansas, […] The post ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla appreciates Jasper Johnson’s scoring ability appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Some lessons have to be learned the hard way
By Jack Godbey Columnist It seems that last week’s article about things my parents taught me struck home to a lot of folks. In fact, I’ve received so many emails asking for more that Siri has threatened to beat the crap out of me if it didn’t stop. So, back by popular demand for part […] The post Some lessons have to be learned the hard way appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Drug investigation leads to trafficking arrest
A Harlan County man is facing multiple charges including trafficking methamphetamine after police allegedly found him in possession of suspected methamphetamine and other substances. Michael Distefano, 54, of Harlan, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on June 1. According to a press release, at approximately 1 a.m. on June 1, a HCSO […] The post Drug investigation leads to trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky REALTORS offering relief for homes damaged in Memorial Day weekend storms
Due to the deadly storms in Kentucky over the Memorial Day weekend, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Relief Foundation, in collaboration with Kentucky REALTORS®, has announced $200,000 in relief funds to support those whose homes were damaged or destroyed. Five Kentuckians lost their lives in Caldwell, Hardin, Hopkins, Jefferson and Mercer counties. Many other […] The post Kentucky REALTORS offering relief for homes damaged in Memorial Day weekend storms appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ky. Transportation Cabinet notes progress on problematic registration system
Officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) appeared before a legislative committee on Tuesday to describe progress being made on the Cabinet’s new vehicle and boat registration system, which has been beset by problems since it was rolled out in January. Transportation Secretary Jim Gray told the Interim Joint Transportation Committee that the changeover to […] The post Ky. Transportation Cabinet notes progress on problematic registration system appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: A time for war and a time for peace
By Billy Holland Columnist On June 6th, 1944, America under the guidance of General Dwight Eisenhower and its allies engaged in one of the most significant military operations of the 20th century under the now legendary name of D-Day. Code named Operation Neptune, this was the largest seaborne invasion in history with 160,000 Allied troops […] The post Holland: A time for war and a time for peace appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky’s certificate of need law on interim legislative committee’s June 20 agenda
Kentucky Lantern An interim legislative committee is scheduled to take up the issue of Kentucky’s certificate of need requirements later this month. The Interim Joint Committee (IJC) on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulation will discuss the controversial issue on June 20 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time in room 154 of the Capitol Annex in Frankfort. […] The post Kentucky’s certificate of need law on interim legislative committee’s June 20 agenda appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Alice Lloyd College, KCTCS partnership aids in transfer process
Campus leaders from Alice Lloyd College (ALC) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have announced a new partnership that will help community college students transfer to Alice Lloyd to earn a bachelor’s degree. The transfer agreement means that both institutions are committed to a seamless transfer experience and providing necessary student support […] The post Alice Lloyd College, KCTCS partnership aids in transfer process appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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