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KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential
The Kentucky Community and Technical System (KCTCS) says an estimated 290,000 Kentucky adults in the working-age population, or nearly 11% of people ages 18-64, do not have a high school diploma or GED credential. The lack of a diploma or GED can limit people’s job prospects and opportunities to enjoy a higher quality of life, […] The post KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Porch Pirate’ sought by KSP
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) post in Henderson is looking for an alleged “Porch Pirate,” who was apparently caught in the act by the victim’s home security camera earlier this month. The KSP says they are asking for help from the public in identifying the woman in the photo that accompanies this story. Troopers […] The post ‘Porch Pirate’ sought by KSP appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK wideout committed in paradise
Even before he made his visit to Kentucky, Ohio receiver Preston Bowman felt confident he was going to commit to the Wildcats. “This visit was top notch. Me and my family felt at home. Even my little cousins liked it,” said Bowman. “They made me feel like a priority and that they really wanted me. […] The post UK wideout committed in paradise appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Be grateful you’re not a lobster
By Jack Godbey Columnist As we get older, it’s important to try and eat healthier. Back in the day, I could buy a can of Vienna sausages and a box of saltine crackers, and my evening was planned. However, these days, I try to make better choices. So, when my wife and I were […] The post Godbey: Be grateful you’re not a lobster appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Independence Day celebrated with Harlan’s Fourth Fest
Downtown Harlan observed Independence Day with a bang, as the Harlan Center grounds played host to dozens of attractions including holiday food, live music, and of course the grandeur of a Fourth of July fireworks display during the annual Fourth Fest event. Harlan Tourism’s Visit Harlan County social media outlets provided updates of the event […] The post Independence Day celebrated with Harlan’s Fourth Fest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) encourages anyone who observes wild turkeys in Kentucky during July or August to enter some basic information about their sightings into an online survey portal. According to KDFWR, data collected through this survey period will help the department to better understand turkey population trends over time. […] The post Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities
The move to allow medical cannabis facilities is progressing in three Kentucky communities. This week, Elizabethtown’s city council unanimously agreed to an ordinance to allow the facilities. That action came after the council considered an ordinance to deny medical marijuana businesses in the city limits, according to a report in the Elizabethtown News-Enterprise. In nearby […] The post Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you
By Billy Holland Columnist It’s reassuring to know that as a child of God, you are not alone in this world. Our gracious heavenly Father has promised that He is aware and interested in even the tiniest occurrences in your life and has promised to be with you always. Does this mean you will never […] The post Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future
Kentucky coach Mark Pope appreciates what John Calipari did during his tenure at UK. “Cal is one of the great coaches who ever coached,” Pope said. “He went to four Final Fours in five years, coached a billion draft picks and represented Kentucky really, really well and gave his heart and soul to this place.” […] The post Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Woman faces drug trafficking charge
A Harlan County woman is facing multiple charges including trafficking fentanyl and giving police false identity information after allegedly being found with suspected drugs and paraphernalia following a traffic stop. Caitlin Stokes, 28, of Ages, was arrested on July 2, by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Lewis. According to a press release, at approximately 9:30 […] The post Woman faces drug trafficking charge appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Advice for today: Love one another
By Roger Lovette InsideSources.com Looking around these strange days, I am reminded of a story: This farmer trained his two prize roosters for the cockfight. The afternoon of the fight, he put his two roosters in a cage and drove his truck to the cockfight. When the farmer got there, he went to the back […] The post Advice for today: Love one another appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Cat punches ticket to Paris
Former University of Kentucky star Masai Russell is now headed to her first Olympics and has a great chance to win a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles which just makes the story of how she got to Kentucky even more remarkable. She was an eight-time national champion and 2018 Gatorade Athlete of the […] The post Former Cat punches ticket to Paris appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Safety campaign on roads runs through July 31
As travel increases this summer, a safety program called “Not So Fast KY,” is designed to remind drivers to slow down and pay attention to posted speed limits, to keep all road users safe this month. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says speed limits are the law and enforceable if not obeyed. Driving over […] The post Safety campaign on roads runs through July 31 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky teacher sentenced 22 years in prison over child pornography
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky has announced sentencings in two cases, one involving production of child pornography by a former high school teacher and coach with one of his students, the other was a case of COVID relief fund fraud. Andrew Zaheri, 40, a former Rowan County Senior High School […] The post Kentucky teacher sentenced 22 years in prison over child pornography appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Loretta Jean Boone, 88
Loretta Jean Boone, 88, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Loretta enjoyed cooking, playing cards, shopping, going out to eat, and ceramics. She loved her family dearly and spent her life caring and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was born on March 16, […] The post Loretta Jean Boone, 88 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former teacher sentenced to 10 years
A Harlan County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after entering a plea of guilty on charges including third-degree rape and criminal possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. Brian W. Bailey, of Benham, was sentenced in Letcher County Circuit Court on June 26. According to a previous report, […] The post Former teacher sentenced to 10 years appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Camp Nelson to celebrate 160th Anniversary
Camp Nelson, originally built as a supply depot during the Civil War, transformed into a freedom center as thousands of African- American men sought emancipation through enlistment as the war dragged on. Camp Nelson National Monument will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Camp Nelson with a free public event on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, […] The post Camp Nelson to celebrate 160th Anniversary appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Pope continues to feel joy as UK head man
He’s been the Kentucky head coach for almost three months now but the honeymoon period is not even close to over for Mark Pope. He’s as happy and giddy now as the day Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart offered him the job after John Calipari’s departure and continues to do everything right to be embraced […] The post Pope continues to feel joy as UK head man appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Plants that announce supper time
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer In mid to late summer if you’re out and about you will likely see plants bearing fruit going through color stages, especially blackberries right now. Blackberries and several other wild fruits go from green to red and finally black or blue when they fully ripen. As is almost everything […] The post Roark: Plants that announce supper time appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
4 dead, 3 injured after mass shooting in northern Kentucky
Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence. When they arrived, law enforcement […] The post 4 dead, 3 injured after mass shooting in northern Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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