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Mental health awareness and suicide prevention are causes worthy of supporting, and Harlan Countians have long been willing to throw in and help further a good cause wherever the need may be. Recently, a wrong telephone number brought to light how technology can allow people to help one another regardless of the miles between them. […] The post Harlan to Harlan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Trent Noah Day’ set for May 31 during Poke Sallet Festival
Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley was at Harlan County High School on Friday to declare May 31 as Trent Noah Day. Noah will be signing autographs from 6-8 p.m. during the Poke Sallet Festival. He will also be recognized on the bicentennial stage at the festival. Noah, who signed with the University of Kentucky earlier […] The post Trent Noah Day’ set for May 31 during Poke Sallet Festival appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
208 pounds of fentanyl pills seized in Kentucky last year
Gov. Andy Beshear says the continued work of Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program has helped save Kentuckians’ lives by seizing 265,170 fentanyl pills and 208.3 pounds of fentanyl during the 2023 federal fiscal year, which ran Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, 2023. The governor said the number of fentanyl pills seized rose by more than 5,000%, plus […] The post 208 pounds of fentanyl pills seized in Kentucky last year appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2 candidates seeking primary recanvass
Two of the losing candidates from the May 21 primary election have filed their papers with the Secretary of State’s office to seek a recanvass of the vote totals released on election night in their respective races. One was in the Republican primary for the 7th State Senate District seat, which includes Anderson, Henry, Shelby […] The post 2 candidates seeking primary recanvass appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Versatile Carr could be cornerstone for Pope’s first UK team
Les Johns is now publisher of the Demon Deacon Digest covering sports at Wake Forest but he knows plenty about the University of Kentucky basketball program. He wrote for the Kentucky Kernel, UK’s student newspaper, that led to an internship with the Lexington Herald-Leader. He also did freelance writing for the Louisville Courier-Journal before becoming […] The post Versatile Carr could be cornerstone for Pope’s first UK team appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Things I learned from my parents
By Jack Godbey Columnist Every parent hopes they can teach their child something that will serve them as they become adults. I can remember my mother teaching me how to fold the laundry. I did everything in my power to avoid this chore and it was difficult to pull me away from those episodes of […] The post Godbey: Things I learned from my parents appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fiscal Court accepts audit
The Harlan County Fiscal Court accepted the annual audit report from Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball during the panel’s recent meeting for May. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley advised the magistrates of the results of the audit. “It’s another great audit,” Mosley said. “I want to say I appreciate the treasurer, the department heads who worked […] The post Fiscal Court accepts audit appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan holds off late Bell County rally to win 52nd District title
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. While history will show the Harlan Green Dragons broke a nine-year drought between 52nd District Tournament championships on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, coach Lee Freyer knows the process started much earlier. “I’m so happy for these players and for this program,” Freyer said Tuesday after the Dragons’ 7-5 […] The post Harlan holds off late Bell County rally to win 52nd District title appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
At least 5 dead from latest round of storms, Beshear says
At least five people were killed in Kentucky due to several rounds of severe weather that struck the state starting Sunday morning and continuing into the night, prompting Gov. Andy Beshear to issue a statewide disaster declaration. During a Memorial Day press conference at the state’s Emergency Operations Center in the Boone National Guard Center […] The post At least 5 dead from latest round of storms, Beshear says appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2 Montgomery Co. residents sentenced for criminal abuse of children
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced action by his Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the sentencing of Haley Hartupee, 23, and Travis Spence, 27, of Montgomery County for the criminal abuse of two children. According to Coleman’s office, Hartupee received five years in prison, after pleading guilty to one count of Criminal Abuse First Degree (Class […] The post 2 Montgomery Co. residents sentenced for criminal abuse of children appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cats earn overall No. 2 seed in NCAA baseball tournament
Kentucky earned a No. 2 national seed in the NCAA baseball tournament and will host Western Michigan in the Lexington Regional opener set for noon Friday at Kentucky Proud Park. The Wildcats (40-14) also will host Big 10 champion Illinois and Missouri Valley Conference winner Indiana State. Western Michigan captured the Mid-American Conference title. The […] The post Cats earn overall No. 2 seed in NCAA baseball tournament appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: News bees
By Steve Roark Columnist If you’re outside much at all, you will likely have a yellow and black bee-like critter fly up to you and hover in midair, staring at you. Growing up, I was told they were news bees and were trying to tell me something. Another name for them is hover fly, […] The post Roark: News bees appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Belinda Sue Harmon, 73
Belinda Sue Harmon, 73, died Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born July 11, 1950, in Mary Helen (Harlan County), Kentucky, to the late Charles Edward Lewis and Betty Jo Douglas Lewis Fisher. Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Ratliff (Mark Smith, Sr.) and Tabitha Emily (David); many step children and grandchildren; and her brothers, […] The post Belinda Sue Harmon, 73 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Independent School Board approves 10% pay increase
At a special called meeting of the Harlan Independent Board of Education, board members unanimously approved a 10% staff increase for all district employees. District finance officer Tara Bryson recommended the salary increase after discussing the various anticipated revenue increases and projected expenditures for the upcoming school year. Noting an increase in enrollment […] The post Harlan Independent School Board approves 10% pay increase appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Giving up football for basketball was wise decision for Trent Noah
Dondi Noah admits he was always more of a “football guy” than basketball and coached football for almost 20 years before Harlan County schools consolidated. His son, Trent, used to “travel everywhere” playing football when he was young. “He started playing contact football at age 4. You were not supposed to start until you were […] The post Giving up football for basketball was wise decision for Trent Noah appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: Think, pray and find your calling
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, My husband and I have been very blessed financially over the course of our lives. We make a little over $200,000 a year combined, and we currently have a net worth of around $4 million. But what do you do when you’re not motivated by that kind of […] The post Dave Says: Think, pray and find your calling appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear makes Juneteenth holiday
Gov. Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth – a day that commemorates African Americans’ many contributions and long struggle for freedom, justice and equality – as a state Executive Branch holiday to give thanks in the commonwealth. The Governor signed an executive order declaring that, beginning this year, each June 19 shall be observed in Kentucky as […] The post Beshear makes Juneteenth holiday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KSP launches Youth Academy Program
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police on Wednesday launched an innovative program focused on recruiting the future generation of law enforcement officers, the Youth Academy Program. The new program will provide young Kentuckians with an opportunity to interact with state police troopers and officers while learning leadership skills, physical fitness requirements and law […] The post KSP launches Youth Academy Program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
The Center for Rural Development selects Harlan County student to attend the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute
Harlan County student Daniel “Sebastian” Mosley has been selected by The Center for Rural Development to attend the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI). Sebastian, a freshman at Harlan County High School, will be putting his business and entrepreneurial skills to work this summer learning what it takes to manage and operate a successful business venture. […] The post The Center for Rural Development selects Harlan County student to attend the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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