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Vaping, substance use spikes in Ky. schools
The number of drug, alcohol and tobacco events recorded by schools have increased in schools at all levels across Kentucky, according to data collected by Infinite Campus, an online student information tracking system. A look at the data from 2017-28 through 2022-23 found that Kentucky’s elementary schools saw a 475% increase in drug, alcohol and […] The post Vaping, substance use spikes in Ky. schools appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month
Whether you ride, pedal or drive, Kentuckians are reminded that May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month, and to watch out for each other as spring weather draws more highway users across the state. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […] The post May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County School Board expects rising insurance costs
The Harlan County Schools Board of Education met recently to discuss topics including insurance costs, ACT scores, and a recently approved weapons detection system. Board Chairman Gary Farmer called the meeting to order and then called on Superintendent Brent Roark to update the board on issues around the district. Roark began with information about insurance […] The post Harlan County School Board expects rising insurance costs appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Virtual reality could help treat eating disorders, Louisville researchers say
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky researchers are developing and expanding a virtual reality treatment for eating disorders using a $125,000 grant from the National Eating Disorders Association, the University of Louisville announced Tuesday. Eating disorders are widespread and can be deadly. The COVID-19 pandemic increased their prevalence in Kentucky. About 9% of Americans live […] The post Virtual reality could help treat eating disorders, Louisville researchers say appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: Knowledge and obedience are not the same
By Billy Holland Columnist It’s wonderful to be positive-minded and appreciate that God is good all the time because He is! It’s common to seek the Lord for His protection and blessings as this usually takes up a majority of our prayer time, and it’s perfectly fine to do so. However, it’s also important […] The post Holland: Knowledge and obedience are not the same appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Baylor broadcaster says Cats fans will love Alvin Brooks III
Kentucky native John Morris has been the signature voice of Baylor athletics for almost 30 years and while he’s broadcast 11 different sports at Baylor, he’s now the full-time play-by-play announcer for Baylor football and men’s basketball. Obviously Morris was intrigued when Kentucky made an offer to Baylor men’s basketball coach Scott Drew after John […] The post Baylor broadcaster says Cats fans will love Alvin Brooks III appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Rabies clinics focus on prevention
The Harlan Animal Hospital will be holding their annual Rabies Clinics soon, making getting your pet vaccinated for rabies as easy as taking your dog or cat to the nearest clinic location rather than having to travel all the way to Harlan Animal Hospital. The clinics will be offering rabies vaccinations throughout Harlan County throughout […] The post Rabies clinics focus on prevention appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Adams tosses 1-hitter to earn win for HC
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. While not having the season they hoped for to this point, the Harlan County Lady Bears have been at their best during the biggest games. HC ran its district mark to 3-0 with a shockingly one-sided 15-0 three-inning victory Thursday over visiting Harlan. “We came out and hit […] The post Adams tosses 1-hitter to earn win for HC appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Pope adds veteran guards from San Diego State, Oklahoma
Pope adds veteran guards from San Diego State, Oklahoma Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s first roster is starting to come together with the addition of two more guards from the transfer portal on Saturday. Former San Diego State star Lamont Butler and former Oklahoma guard Otega Oweh are on board as Wildcats. That puts UK’s roster […] The post Pope adds veteran guards from San Diego State, Oklahoma appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Everything is a matter of perspective
By Jack Godbey Columnist I have always been a guy who loves a rainy day. I woke up this morning as happy as a dog with two tails as I heard those raindrops hitting the roof. However, I wasn’t at work five minutes before I heard someone complain about the depressing rain. They walked around […] The post Godbey: Everything is a matter of perspective appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Judge dismisses ethics violations against former Secretary of State Grimes
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes was cleared Monday by Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd of charges by the state Executive Branch Ethics Commission that she improperly ordered the downloading and distribution of voter registration data from her public office while she was Kentucky’s secretary of state. “The […] The post Judge dismisses ethics violations against former Secretary of State Grimes appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Those violating home incarceration can be charged with escape, AG says
An Attorney General’s Opinion released on Monday addresses whether people on home incarceration may be arrested and charged with escape for violating a condition of their home incarceration. The Opinion was issued in response to a request by Jimmy Cantrell, the Executive Director of the Ohio County ARCH Program, which stands for “Assisting Returning Citizens […] The post Those violating home incarceration can be charged with escape, AG says appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan High School named 15th best high school in Kentucky
Staff Report For nearly 20 years Harlan High School has been regularly recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Kentucky’s best public schools. This year the small high school in Eastern Kentucky landed the #15 spot, ranking them among the top 3% in Kentucky and among the top 10% nationwide. Despite the […] The post Harlan High School named 15th best high school in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
University of Kentucky to acquire eastern Kentucky hospital
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees voted Friday unanimously in favor of acquiring St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead. UK hopes to finalize the deal on July 1, President Eli Capilouto said during a Friday board meeting on campus in Lexington. St. Claire employs 1,300 people, UK said, and has […] The post University of Kentucky to acquire eastern Kentucky hospital appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Poke salad, a mountain tradition
By Steve Roark Columnist A family tradition my mom kept was to seek out young poke sprouts in the spring and make poke salad, a king of cooked greens. Back before grocery store chains and refrigeration, country folk came out of winter craving a fresh green to eat, and poke was one of the newly […] The post Roark: Poke salad, a mountain tradition appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fast strong, strong finish help Bell edge HCHS to complete sweep
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Bell County scored the first five runs but then needed to score the last two to hold off Harlan County 8-6 last Tuesday to complete a two-game sweep of the Bears. The Bobcats capitalized on the wildness of Harlan County starter Josh Duckworth to score five in their […] The post Fast strong, strong finish help Bell edge HCHS to complete sweep appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Green Dragons overcome 10-run fifth inning to edge Middlesboro
Brought to you by our partners at Harlan County Sports. Staff Report Losing a 7-1 lead isn’t easy. Giving up 10 runs in an inning and still winning is even tougher. The Harlan Green Dragons managed to accomplish both last Tuesday, rallying after Middlesboro exploded with a 10-run fifth to answer with six runs in […] The post Green Dragons overcome 10-run fifth inning to edge Middlesboro appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest
A Harlan County man is facing charges including possession of a controlled substance after allegedly being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Anthony Smith, 49, of Totz, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on April 19. According to a press release, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a joint drug trafficking investigation along […] The post Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
DEA drug take back day is Saturday
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Saturday will be the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day when the federal agency and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which takes place once in […] The post DEA drug take back day is Saturday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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