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Harlan council updated on building condemnation, housing ordinance
The Harlan City Council heard a progress report on action being taken by the city concerning a blighted property as well as the drafting of a proposed city ordinance to address group homes such as sober living facilities within the city limits. Mayor Joe Meadors asked City Attorney Karen Davenport to advise the council on […] The post Harlan council updated on building condemnation, housing ordinance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Senate confirms Robbie Fletcher as next Kentucky education commissioner
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Senate has confirmed the next commissioner of education after giving him a warm reception in the Senate Education Committee last week. Robbie Fletcher, who is now the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools in Eastern Kentucky, was confirmed to become Kentucky’s top education official in a vote of 36-1 […] The post Senate confirms Robbie Fletcher as next Kentucky education commissioner appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KSP and Special Olympics team up to ‘Cover the Cruiser’
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) are partnering with Special Olympics Kentucky to “Cover the Cruiser,” April 19-26, as Team Kentucky raises funds for the summer games at Eastern Kentucky University. KSP initiated the Cover the Cruiser fundraising event in 2020 when the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run was canceled due to COVID-19. Each […] The post KSP and Special Olympics team up to ‘Cover the Cruiser’ appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Pope hire excites former teammate Epps
Former University of Kentucky point guard Anthony Epps admits he was “very excited” when UK named Mark Pope, his former teammate on UK’s 1996 national championship team, as its new head basketball coach. And that was before Big Blue fans filled Rupp Arena for Pope’s introductory press conference on Sunday, which included his arriving […] The post Pope hire excites former teammate Epps appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Why do we do that
By Jack Godbey Columnist Sometimes there are things we go through that only a cheeseburger will fix. My wife suggested a fast-food hamburger place. I looked at her like she had lost her mind. I don’t want whatever they’re passing off as hamburger. She then suggested a high-end steak house. Talk about one extreme to […] The post Godbey: Why do we do that appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ghost House, work of HCHS student, to premier on stage Friday
The curtain goes up at the Harlan County High School theater this week for “Ghost House,” a dark comedy about a couple who moves into a rundown house without knowing it is full of ghosts. The performances are presented by the Harlan County High School Black Bear Players. The work of HCHS Senior Adrianna Hockenberry, […] The post Ghost House, work of HCHS student, to premier on stage Friday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: The extending tick season
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Since I’m in the woods a lot it’s reasonable to assume that I would have more ticks get on board and use me as a meal. But I have pulled ticks off every month for the past couple of winters, including the winter months when they are normally dormant. […] The post Roark: The extending tick season appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
2 Louisville men sentenced on federal charges involving minors
Two Louisville men have been sentenced to federal prison in separate cases involving attempted online enticement of a minor during hearings in U.S. District Court. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky, Justin Nelson Aubrey, 26, was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison, followed by a life […] The post 2 Louisville men sentenced on federal charges involving minors appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Veterans Cemetery in Hyden receives award
The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East (KVCSE) in Hyden will be receiving the National Cemetery Administration’s (NCA) Stewardship Award during a ceremony this week at the Leslie County Facility. On Monday at 1 p.m. (ET), Glenn Powers, Deputy Under Secretary for Field Programs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, presented KVCSE the award, in […] The post Veterans Cemetery in Hyden receives award appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Taylor’s Take: True love never dies
Somewhere in the deep corners of the internet, I once read, “True love never dies.” I’ve tested that maxim over the last few years. Like millions of Kentuckians before me, I fell head over heels in love with Kentucky basketball in 1995. I cheered with my family when the Cats beat Arkansas in that year’s […] The post Taylor’s Take: True love never dies appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Elementary wins 7th consecutive regional Governor’s Cup
In the sports world, the word “Dynasty” can be defined as having won multiple championships in a short span of time. What the Harlan Elementary School academic team has accomplished, winning SEVEN consecutive regional Kentucky Governors Academic Team competitions dating back to 2017, is nothing short of legendary. The Green Dragons have been remarkable over […] The post Harlan Elementary wins 7th consecutive regional Governor’s Cup appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan council reappoints Housing Authority Board members
The Harlan City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, April, 9, addressing topics including the reappointment of Housing Authority Board members and the possibility of increasing the city’s mileage rate and per diem payments for employees traveling on city business. Harlan City Mayor Joe Meadors informed the council the Harlan Housing Authority requires two […] The post Harlan council reappoints Housing Authority Board members appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
EKU Giving Day is April 17
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is hosting its fifth annual Giving Day on Wednesday, April 17. “Our collective generosity will provide free textbooks through EKU BookSmart, fund scholarships that make education more affordable, create transformative learning experiences and so much more,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “I hope you’ll join me in changing the game for […] The post EKU Giving Day is April 17 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Owsley County Clerk pleads guilty to official misconduct
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that legal action by the Attorney General’s Office of Special Prosecutions resulted in the guilty plea of former Owsley County Clerk Shanna Oliver for Misuse of Confidential Information and Official Misconduct. Oliver, 41, a Booneville Republican, was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury in January and resigned from office […] The post Former Owsley County Clerk pleads guilty to official misconduct appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: A safety net, not a hammock
By Dave Ramsey Columnist Dear Dave, My husband and I are in a bad situation, and we’re thinking about taking my parents up on their offer to move in with them. We both work two jobs. I’m a medical transcriptionist with a small business on the side, and he’s a warehouse clerk who is […] The post Dave Says: A safety net, not a hammock appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Pope comes home to coach Cats
Kentucky turned to one of its own to coach the Wildcats. Mark Pope, a former player and most recently head coach at Brigham Young University, was hired as men’s basketball coach Friday morning. Pope was a captain on the school’s 1996 national championship team and has been a head coach for the past nine seasons. […] The post Pope comes home to coach Cats appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Britt Anglian, 43, second-degree criminal trespassing, theft by unlawful taking — continued for arraignment. Kristi Howard, 35, all-terrain vehicle violations, failure to comply with helmet law, license to be in possession — bench warrant. Cody B. Shelton, 21, speeding (five miles per hour over the limit), failure to produce insurance card, […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Teen Corner: Is our future determined by fate or by decisions in life
By Sarah Boggs Columnist Do you think that we have an end in life that is unchangeable? I think about it a lot. The idea of fate is highly debated in society. People have various concepts of fate. Most people find anguish in the thought of fate. We can’t accept that our life may be […] The post Teen Corner: Is our future determined by fate or by decisions in life appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Raven Rock 5K provides views galore
Kingdom Come State Park’s 8th annual Raven Rock 5K Trail Run is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April, 20, just in time for spring. The run is one of the most popular events at the park, with people coming from all over the region to participate. Kingdom Come State Park Manager Sherry Cornett gave […] The post Raven Rock 5K provides views galore appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
More late vehicle registration notices being sent
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Registration renewals typically sent in March to applicable Kentucky vehicle owners have been delayed to mid-April due to the ongoing issue with the state system, the Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced on Wednesday. The vehicle registration and titling portion of the Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System (KAVIS) that launched in January […] The post More late vehicle registration notices being sent appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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