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Primary Election set for May, 21
Registered Republican and Democrat voters in Harlan County will head to the polls along with the rest of Kentucky on Tuesday, May 21, for the Primary Election, choosing their party’s candidates for select offices for the General Election in November. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. […] The post Primary Election set for May, 21 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Leitchfield water main washed out in recent Kentucky storms
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Today After Gov. Andy Beshear initially reported a Leitchfield hospital needed to relocate its patients after recent Kentucky storms caused a water main to wash out in a flash flood, the administration says that wasn’t necessary. Around 7,000 people use the same water main in Leitchfield, Beshear said, including two assisted […] The post Leitchfield water main washed out in recent Kentucky storms appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Frankfort man, woman charged with bank fraud, identity theft
A federal grand jury in Louisville has returned an indictment charging a Frankfort man and woman with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, three counts of bank fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft. According to the indictment, from May 2021 to December 2022, Kendrick C. Brown, 33, and Brooke R. Williams, […] The post Frankfort man, woman charged with bank fraud, identity theft appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Marrow knows new running back pledge is special
His college offers included national champion Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee, Penn State, Notre Dame, USC and many, many more but four-star running back Marquise Davis surprised many when he verbally committed to the University of Kentucky. The 6-2, 206-pound Davis had been perceived by many to be a likely commit to national champion Michigan but […] The post Marrow knows new running back pledge is special appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: Not much to worry about
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, My husband and I have our emergency fund account in the same bank as our checking and savings accounts. Do you think we should move the emergency fund to a different bank? A friend suggested doing this, but I wasn’t clear on why he thought this. Shari Dear […] The post Dave Says: Not much to worry about appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military
The Harlan County Walk of Honor is returning for the second consecutive year to honor military veterans and active service members from Harlan County. The Harlan County Walk of Honor first appeared in 2023. According to City of Harlan Tourism’s Visit Harlan Facebook page, the Walk of Honor will follow a path around Huff Park. […] The post Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK notebook: Noah to UK, Ullis to Arkansas
It didn’t take long for Trent Noah to commit to Kentucky. Less than 24 hours after decommitting from South Carolina, the Harlan County standout made the decision on his college destination. According to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, Noah has submitted his paperwork and will join the Wildcats. It was made official on Wednesday night […] The post UK notebook: Noah to UK, Ullis to Arkansas appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Elk hunt drawing will be announced live Saturday
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) announced for the second consecutive year results from the Kentucky elk hunt drawing will be revealed live as part of the Kentucky Elk & Outdoor Fest. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) on Saturday at the KYGUNCO location in Bardstown. Results […] The post Elk hunt drawing will be announced live Saturday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ex-Owensboro police officer faces multiple charges
The Daviess County Grand Jury indicted a former Owensboro police officer on charges of sodomy, strangulation and sexual abuse stemming from a Kentucky State Police (KSP) investigation late last year. Kentucky State Police troopers launched their investigation after allegations of sexual misconduct were reported involving an on-duty Owensboro Police Officer, Aleph. G. Zavala, 35, of […] The post Ex-Owensboro police officer faces multiple charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
How to prevent common spring injuries
By Danielle M. Torp UK Healthcare With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor activities, the risk of injury also increases. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or want to enjoy more daily movement in your routine, injuries can impact individuals of all levels and can range from minor sprains to more […] The post How to prevent common spring injuries appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Students complete Youth Emergency Preparedness Program
The Harlan County Youth Emergency Preparedness Program saw three Harlan County High School students complete the program on Monday, May, 6, adding to more than 20 graduates of the program since it began just a few years ago. Harlan County Extension Agent Jeremy Williams and former Harlan County Emergency Management Director David McGill directed the […] The post Students complete Youth Emergency Preparedness Program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Noah to play for UK
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. One day after announcing that he had been granted a release from his National Letter of Intent with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Harlan County all-state guard Trent Noah made it official that he would be the first Harlan Countian since Dickie Parsons in the early 1960s to play […] The post Noah to play for UK appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto in response to his proposal to strip faculty of power over academic decisions at the university. The vote, which was 58-24 with 11 abstaining, was taken during a Monday afternoon meeting of the […] The post University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentuckians will need REAL IDs in a year
Kentuckians are being encouraged to be “REAL ID Ready,” at the one-year mark to federal enforcement, where some form of REAL ID will be required to board U.S. commercial flights and military bases, starting May 7, 2025. “We want Kentuckians to be able to board a domestic flight or visit a loved one stationed on […] The post Kentuckians will need REAL IDs in a year appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
New Cat has philanthropic streak
Kentucky basketball got the nation’s top returning 3-point shooter when guard Koby Brea transferred from Dayton to UK to play for coach Mark Pope. He hit 49.8 percent from 3 last season when he averaged 11.1 points per game. However, Brea is more than just a 3-point shooter who knows how to appreciate others. […] The post New Cat has philanthropic streak appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: Jesus is interceding on your behalf today
By Billy Holland Columnist Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my Son-in-law about him being from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day […] The post Holland: Jesus is interceding on your behalf today appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County School Board approves pay increase
The Harlan County School Board recently approved a pay increase for the 2024 – 2025 school year for the district’s classified and certified employees. Superintendent Brent Roark advised the board on the district’s financial situation. “I had hoped that our legislature would come through with enough money for significant raises,” Roark said. “They did give […] The post Harlan County School Board approves pay increase appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky gas prices fall
Average gasoline prices in Kentucky have fallen 8.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,623 stations in Kentucky. Prices in Kentucky are 10.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1 cent per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price […] The post Kentucky gas prices fall appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
More Kentucky children have kept Medicaid coverage compared with other states
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Kentucky is among a handful of states that lost only a small percentage of children from its Medicaid program in 2023 even as the number of kids cut from coverage soared elsewhere under annual renewal requirements that had been suspended during COVID-19. Overall, 4.16 million children were dropped from […] The post More Kentucky children have kept Medicaid coverage compared with other states appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Some things I cannot understand
By Jack Godbey Columnist I’ll admit that I spend too much time thinking about things that others just ignore. However, my brain doesn’t work that way. Case in point, I stopped at the store today to restock on beef jerky and pork rinds and a sign on the door read, “No shirt, no shoes, no […] The post Godbey: Some things I cannot understand appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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