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Harlan Council advised on garbage truck issue
The Harlan City Council received information concerning the condition of one of the city’s vehicles during the panel’s recent March meeting. Mayor Joe Meadors brought the panel up to date following a council member’s question about an issue with a city garbage truck. “I’m not well versed in this, except I know it’s the same […] The post Harlan Council advised on garbage truck issue appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Owens, Brewer team for five hits as Dragons defeat Floyd
Staff Report For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. Harlan raced to a 6-1 lead through four innings and coasted to a 7-4 win Saturday over visiting Floyd Central. Brody Owens led the Dragons’ six-hit attack with three singles. Jake Brewer added two hits. Luke Luttrell added one hit. Luttrell […] The post Owens, Brewer team for five hits as Dragons defeat Floyd appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cooper fans 12 as Bears overpower Southwestern
For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. Senior right-hander Tristan Cooper bounced back from a rare off night in a season-opening loss at South Laurel by throwing six strong innings Saturday at Whitley County in a 16-8 win over Southwestern. Cooper struck out 12 and walked four while giving up […] The post Cooper fans 12 as Bears overpower Southwestern appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Power grab,’ says Beshear of bill to move Fish and Wildlife to agriculture department
Kentucky Lantern By Mckenna Horsley Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday called a Republican-backed bill that would move the state’s wildlife management agency from his administration to the agriculture department an unconstitutional “power grab.” Beshear also called out Senate Republicans for refusing to confirm his appointees to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. “It’s time for […] The post ‘Power grab,’ says Beshear of bill to move Fish and Wildlife to agriculture department appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Looser child labor standards revived by committee that had temporarily blocked bill
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern A bill that would allow some teenagers to work longer and later hours advanced out of a Senate committee Friday just a day after the same committee had blocked it. House Bill 255, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pratt, R-Georgetown, was passed 7-4 out of the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, & […] The post Looser child labor standards revived by committee that had temporarily blocked bill appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: Hiking into the past
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Human archaeology normally involves the study of things left by ancient people in ancient times. Still, it is also interesting to observe more recent signs that people lived in our area within the last 150 years or so. Many places that appear to be natural, untouched forests were greatly impacted […] The post Roark: Hiking into the past appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Clerk talks to Chamber
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Harlan County Clerk Ashley Sullivan to the group’s March meeting to provide members with information on standard and some new services provided by the Harlan County Clerk’s Office. “I want to start by talking about elections and how important those are,” Sullivan said. “That is one of the […] The post Harlan County Clerk talks to Chamber appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lady Bears hope to build on momentum from last year
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. After improving from 11 wins in 2022 to 16 last spring, the Harlan County Lady Bears are determined to take the next step in 2024 with an experienced roster that features seven returning starters. “The key […] The post Lady Bears hope to build on momentum from last year appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lady Dragons expect big improvements in ’24 with experienced squad returning
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. Fielding one of the 13th Region’s youngest teams the past two seasons, the Harlan Lady Dragons played like it much of the time with a 5-22 mark in 2022 and a 6-21 record in 2023. The Lady […] The post Lady Dragons expect big improvements in ’24 with experienced squad returning appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
AOC active shooter alert a false alarm
An emergency alert was inadvertently issued at the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Frankfort on Friday morning, which went across the telephone system to many facilities of the Kentucky Court of Justice (KCOJ) around the state. The alert, which sounded around 9 a.m., included a message that there was an active shooter situation, […] The post AOC active shooter alert a false alarm appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Website helps Kentuckians find addiction help, Narcan
The state’s FindHelpNowKy.org website, which helps Kentuckians find addiction treatment, now also can help them find places to get naloxone, which reverses opioid overdose. The website, which has been used over 240,000 times by facilities since its inception in 2018, now also includes social services resources and locators for recovery housing and mental-health treatment. During […] The post Website helps Kentuckians find addiction help, Narcan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cats bow out in SEC Tournament opener
It was another one-and-done showing for Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. For the second year in a row, the Wildcats suffered a defeat to open the postseason, this time dropping a 97-87 setback to Texas A&M Friday night at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky led for 41 seconds, while the Aggies, in desperation mode with their […] The post Cats bow out in SEC Tournament opener appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County youth soccer league kicks off Saturday with jamboree at Evarts
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. Despite being the world’s most popular sport for many years, soccer has yet to catch the attention of most Harlan Countians. Harlan County High School girls soccer coach Hannah Pittman is determined to change that, beginning with […] The post County youth soccer league kicks off Saturday with jamboree at Evarts appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Jeep Fest to roll into Harlan
The Harlan County Jeepers’ Jeep Fest is returning with Jeeps rolling into Harlan on April, 26 – 27, to compete for prizes and take part in all sorts of festive activities including food, music, and fun all designed to appeal to the Jeep enthusiast of any age. Brandon Pennington, Tourism Director for the city of […] The post Jeep Fest to roll into Harlan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bill making animal torture a felony on first offense advances
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would make it a Class D felony to torture a dog or cat on the first offense Doing so is already a felony on subsequent offenses, according to the sponsor, Rep. Susan Witten, R-Louisville. She spoke alongside Kentucky Humane […] The post Bill making animal torture a felony on first offense advances appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Severe weather hits northern Kentucky
Thursday, following a tornado touching down in Gallatin and Trimble counties and a possible tornado reported in Carroll County, Gov. Andy Beshear said he has been in direct contact with county judges and mayors involved and that, currently, there are only reports of a couple of minor injuries and no reports of fatalities or missing […] The post Severe weather hits northern Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: Well-meaning, but misguided
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, Our son will be graduating from high school in May, and then heading off to college in August. He will also be working during the summer to save up money for school. When classes begin, do you think he should continue working a part-time job, or would it […] The post Dave Says: Well-meaning, but misguided appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky can and should increase civic education
By Michael Adams Kentucky Secretary of State The test results are in, and Kentucky is barely passing when it comes to civic health. Civic education is desperately needed in our schools, and our lawmakers need to act now to ensure our children will grow into adults capable of self-government. My Office recently conducted a Civic […] The post Kentucky can and should increase civic education appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County man arrested following standoff
A Harlan County man is facing charges including wanton endangerment of a police officer after allegedly engaging in a standoff with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. Nicholas Holliman, 35, of Cawood, was arrested on Monday, March, 11, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy CJ Reed attempted […] The post Harlan County man arrested following standoff appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Marriage Licenses Sharon Denise Bush, 49, of Evarts, to Phillip L. Cox, 56, of Evarts Kendra Jean Bates, 27, of Baxter, to Joshua Lee Bowman, 35, of Baxter. Tyme Serenity Elizabeth Carr, 22, of Baxter, to Brandon Tyler Hensley, 26, of Baxter. District Court Brandon P. Elswick, careless driving, following another […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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