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Kennedy Washington loves ‘everything’ about UK volleyball
Middle blocker Kennedy Washington did not have a typical journey to becoming a member of the Kentucky volleyball team. She was a two-time state champion in Texas who had 137 kills and .329 hitting percentage her senior year after getting 324 kills with 130 blocks her junior year. She verbally committed to San Diego in […] The post Kennedy Washington loves ‘everything’ about UK volleyball appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky Hunters for Hungry had highest totals in 2023
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry posted its highest-ever totals in 2023 in its ongoing efforts to fight hunger by facilitating the processing, packaging and delivery of healthful ground venison meat. Kentucky hunters donated more than 3,000 legally harvested deer to the program last fall, yielding […] The post Kentucky Hunters for Hungry had highest totals in 2023 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Immunization rates continue to fall in Kentucky
The immunization crisis in Kentucky is not just a Kentucky issue, but is happening nationwide. “It’s not going to take long before we see the effects of falling rates of immunizations. We’re seeing some decrease across the board, again, from coast to coast, border to border,” said Dr. Christopher Bolling, who represented the Kentucky Chapter […] The post Immunization rates continue to fall in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: Do we love God and ourselves enough to change?
By Billy Holland Columnist I recently read a story about an elderly preacher who was invited each week to speak at a school in Africa and he made a tremendous impact on the children. In every lesson, he would begin and conclude by leading them into confessing the phrases, self-control, self-discipline, and sound mind. […] The post Holland: Do we love God and ourselves enough to change? appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Call for nominations for Best of Harlan County
Our Best of Harlan County promotion is now underway with the launch of the nomination round. Now through the end of May, we ask that you visit www.harlanenterprise.net/contests to nominate your regional favorites. You can submit your selections in Food and Drink, Out and About, Professionals, Services and Shops categories. There are over 100 subcategories […] The post Call for nominations for Best of Harlan County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Virginia Peirce Carmical, 94
Virginia Peirce Carmical 94, widow of Willard Carmical and formerly from Harlan County, passed away peacefully at the Willows at Fritz Farm in Lexington Friday morning May 10th. A memorial service will be held at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery Committal Shelter on Friday May 17, 2024 at 11:00 am. Arrangements by Milward Funeral Directors. […] The post Virginia Peirce Carmical, 94 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Representative Adam Bowling provides budget info to Chamber
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kentucky State Representative Adam Bowling during their regular May meeting. Bowling advised the members on state funding impacting the area. “Thank you for having me,” Bowling said. “It’s an honor to be here.” Bowling mentioned he represents approximately 75 percent of Harlan County. “I was first elected in […] The post Representative Adam Bowling provides budget info to Chamber appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Jackson continues home run streak as Lady Dragons pound Knox
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Staff Report Harlan junior catcher Addison Jackson continued her home run streak, clearing the fence for the fifth straight game as the Lady Dragons rolled to a 19-4 win in three innings Tuesday over visiting Knox Central. Jackson drove in two runs with her eighth homer of the […] The post Jackson continues home run streak as Lady Dragons pound Knox appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dragons’ win streak snapped with losses to Leslie, Perry
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. A seven-game Harlan winning streak came to an end with a pair of losses the past two days on the road against 14th Region opponents as the Dragons fell 4-1 at Leslie County on Thursday and 5-2 at Perry Central on Friday. Connor Combs pitched a six-hitter for […] The post Dragons’ win streak snapped with losses to Leslie, Perry appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Suicide prevention tool available online for free
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Kentuckians who want to learn how to help prevent suicide can do so through a new free online suicide prevention training tool. This training […] The post Suicide prevention tool available online for free appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky becomes first state to be geographically photographed entirely from sky
Kentucky has become the first state in the nation to capture oblique (side/angle view) photography of its entire geography from the sky, through the KYFromAbove program and its contractor, NV5. The program achieved this milestone after pilots flew 2,600 flight lines over Kentucky’s landscape, traveling 117,000 miles and capturing 40,660 square miles of the state’s […] The post Kentucky becomes first state to be geographically photographed entirely from sky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK basketball’s SEC slate unveiled
Coach John Calipari will bring Arkansas to Rupp Arena next season and Kentucky will have some new places to go with games at Texas and Oklahoma next season. The Southeastern Conference released the league portion of the men’s basketball schedule Monday and Kentucky will play all 15 league foes one time next season, with home-and-home […] The post UK basketball’s SEC slate unveiled appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sunshine Volunteer Fire Station No. 1 officially opened
The Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department is now officially stationed at their new facility in Sunshine after decades of operating out of a section of the old National Guard Armory building which currently houses the Harlan County Community Action Agency. People gathered at the new Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 1 at 1 p.m. on […] The post Sunshine Volunteer Fire Station No. 1 officially opened appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Black Bears’ comeback falls short in loss to North Laurel
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Harlan County’s comeback fell short Friday in an 8-6 loss to visiting North Laurel. Cooper Elza drove in two runs and scored three as he pounded out three hits to lead the Jaguars. Carter Kelley and Andrew Cupp added two hits each. Bradyn Evans, a sophomore, allowed six […] The post Black Bears’ comeback falls short in loss to North Laurel appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Fighting their way back from a brutal 3-13 start this season, the Harlan County Lady Bears ran their district mark to 5-0 and clinched the top seed in the upcoming 52nd District Tournament with a 10-0 five-inning win last Tuesday over visiting Bell County. “We had a lot […] The post Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
A remarkable opportunity for Cumberland, Benham and Lynch
In February, I wrote to you the citizens of the Tri-City area outlining the critical condition of your wastewater treatment infrastructure, and the urgency with which a solution must be found. I am writing again today to urge you to attend a public meeting on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn […] The post A remarkable opportunity for Cumberland, Benham and Lynch appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Rutgers QB, Owensboro standout Gavin Wimsatt transfers to UK
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops added another experienced quarterback to the roster on Tuesday. Rutgers signal caller Gavin Wimsatt transferred to Kentucky after spending the past three seasons at Rutgers. The 6-foot-3 Wimsatt enjoyed a stellar prep career at Owensboro High School and threw for 5,034 yards and 62 touchdowns. As a junior at Rutgers, he […] The post Former Rutgers QB, Owensboro standout Gavin Wimsatt transfers to UK appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ky. State Parks to celebrate centennial with special events
This year’s celebration of Kentucky State Parks’ 100th anniversary continues with a variety of events taking place each weekend in May, so here is a list and description of just a few of them. On May 11, Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site will host Springfest, where visitors can learn about how to set up a […] The post Ky. State Parks to celebrate centennial with special events appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Retailer Warby Parker penalized for letting Kentuckians take online vision test
Warby Parker, an online retailer of prescription glasses, contact lenses and sunglasses, has agreed to pay at least $55,200 to Kentucky for allowing 69 Kentuckians to take its online vision test, contrary to state law, Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office said in a news release Friday. Coleman’s office alleged that from July to October 2021, […] The post Retailer Warby Parker penalized for letting Kentuckians take online vision test appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Boy and girl trees
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Spring has moved on from blooming wildflowers to trees in bloom, and so I’ve been trying to catch native trees and shrubs in flower. While observing American Holly flowers I was reminded that some trees do things differently. Several species like the holly produce flowers of one sex only, […] The post Roark: Boy and girl trees appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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