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Waterfowl hunters warned to be aware of Avian Influenza
With waterfowl hunting season open, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking hunters and the public in general to be aware of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and report sightings of sick or dead birds. HPAI is highly infectious and often deadly in wild birds and domestic poultry. Infected birds spread the […] The post Waterfowl hunters warned to be aware of Avian Influenza appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
FDA has 69 complaints of lead in applesauce, including 3 in Ky.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received 69 complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products, including three in Kentucky. The FDA says, as of Dec. 19, all confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted, are under 6 years of […] The post FDA has 69 complaints of lead in applesauce, including 3 in Ky. appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Marriage License Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Dwayne Edward Harris Jr., 38, of Harlan, to Shayla Nicole Collins, 22, of Harlan. • Jack Wade Martin, 64, of Benham, to Peggy Mischelle Robbins, 57, of Dryden, Va. • Corey Michael Nortan, 26, of Barbourville, to Payton Olivia Hensley, 22, of Wallins. • Charles David Goins, 52, of Kildav, […] The post Harlan County Marriage License Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Without help from General Assembly, Kentucky child care industry facing ‘scary’ 2024
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Children’s laughter wafts throughout the iKids Childhood Enrichment Center in this West Kentucky town, around midday. Dozens of children, whom the center staff call “friends,” get their final bursts of energy out before the post-lunch nap. Then, they sprawl on their classroom cots and drift away to dream. This is a vision […] The post Without help from General Assembly, Kentucky child care industry facing ‘scary’ 2024 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KSP investigation recovers $5.2 million in cargo theft property
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that over the past 18 months the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Vehicle Investigations Branch has recovered more than $5.2 million in cargo theft property, shutting down an organized theft ring responsible for more than $10 million in theft. During that 18-month period, the KSP opened 16 cargo theft investigations, resulting […] The post KSP investigation recovers $5.2 million in cargo theft property appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Girls basketball notebook: Harlan beats Belfry, Bears fall to Pineville
For more local sports coverage, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. Owens scores 27, including her 1,000th, to lead HHS past Belfry By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer Emma Owens has been a member of the Harlan High School basketball team so long that she missed playing with current Harlan coach Mackenzie King Varner […] The post Girls basketball notebook: Harlan beats Belfry, Bears fall to Pineville appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Council discusses projects
The Harlan City Council recently discussed various topics, such as an ongoing city sidewalk project, road funding and winter preparations. During the city engineer’s report, Harlan Mayor Joe Meadors updated the council on projects within the city. “Basically, we’re still progressing up south Main Street with the new sidewalks,” Meadors said. “I’m very impressed with […] The post Harlan Council discusses projects appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Police Reports
Compiled by Joe Asher. The following arrests were recently reported by different law enforcement agencies in Harlan County. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. • Oscar Whitehead, 43, of Evarts, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 12. He was charged with first-degree possession of a […] The post Harlan County Police Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Vehicle pursuit ends in charges for 3
Three individuals are facing charges, including fleeing from police and drug possession after allegedly running from police on Thursday. Samuel Creech, 23, of Partridge, Dana Howard, 39, of Cumberland, and Samantha Sexton, 31, of Cumberland, were arrested by the Cumberland City Police Department on Thursday, Dec. 14. According to a news release, Harlan County Sheriff’s […] The post Vehicle pursuit ends in charges for 3 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Abortion-rights lawsuit needs a new plaintiff, ACLU of Ky. says
Abortion-rights advocates are seeking a new plaintiff for their Kentucky class-action lawsuit because the plaintiff, who was eight weeks pregnant, “learned her embryo no longer had cardiac activity,” the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky and affiliated groups said in a news release recently. ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project Deputy Director Brigitte Amiri, attorney for the […] The post Abortion-rights lawsuit needs a new plaintiff, ACLU of Ky. says appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan youth Shop with a Trooper
Kentucky State Police Post 10, Harlan, held their annual Shop with a Trooper event on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Walmart in Harlan, with students from local elementary schools spending time with the Troopers to shop for clothing and toys. Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Shane Jacobs, Public Information Officer for Post 10, Harlan, gave details […] The post Harlan youth Shop with a Trooper appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky has improvement in drought situation
Kentucky was one of the few states in the Midwest Region that saw some improvement in the drought situation, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report that was released on Thursday. Curtis Riganti with the National Drought Mitigation Center said, “Precipitation was mostly scant across the Midwest region this week, with the exception of […] The post Kentucky has improvement in drought situation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Gas prices keep tumbling
For the 12th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has posted a decline according to GasBuddy.com, a website and mobile app that tracks fuel prices across the U.S. and Canada and is now at the lowest level since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average price per gallon in Kentucky for regular gas […] The post Gas prices keep tumbling appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Brent Hammonds, 22, public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol) — pleaded guilty, fined $183 and sentenced to two days in jail. • Dennis Howard, failure to wear seat belt, speeding (15 miles per hour over the limit) — continued for arraignment Dec. 18. • Penny Johnson, theft by […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Council hears neighborhood petition opposing addiction recovery house
During their regular meeting for December, the Harlan City Council heard from members of the Woodland Hills community who presented a petition opposing an addiction recovery house in the neighborhood. Mayor Joe Meadors called the meeting to order and asked if any citizens wished to address the council. “Before we get started, I want to […] The post Council hears neighborhood petition opposing addiction recovery house appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Divided Kentucky Supreme Court rules redistricting plans can stay
A sharply divided Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that the 2022 legislative and Congressional redistricting plans were not partisan enough to justify throwing them out and requiring new plans to be enacted. The justices delivered an eight-part decision, six of which were adopted on a 4-3 vote, while the other two […] The post Divided Kentucky Supreme Court rules redistricting plans can stay appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Civil Lawsuit Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Commonwealth Credit Union vs. Connie F. Engle — contract dispute. • Shyla Danielle Carr vs. James Bradley Carr — dissolution of marriage. • Marcus Rentals, LLC. vs. Eric Creech — contract dispute. • Energy and Environment Cabinet vs. Bruce Hacker — property rights. • Holly Bargo vs. Bobby D. Gross […] The post Harlan County Civil Lawsuit Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Daniels records top 30 finish in Junior Olympics race
For more local sports, check out our partners at Harlan County Sports. Staff Report Harlan County’s Tanner Daniels competed in the Junior Olympics in Louisville on Saturday, Out of 712 athletes, he placed 30th in the 4,000-meter run with a time of 12:52.14 “I’m really proud of Tanner. What a huge accomplishment it is to […] The post Daniels records top 30 finish in Junior Olympics race appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear speaks of unity and hope over hate in second inaugural speech
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Standing in front of Kentucky’s Capitol, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday spoke of hope and unity for the next four years. Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who were inaugurated for the second time, highlighted in their addresses the accomplishments of their first term, stressing economic development, and honored […] The post Beshear speaks of unity and hope over hate in second inaugural speech appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Gov. Julian Carroll to lie in state Friday
Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll, who died early Sunday morning at Frankfort Regional Medical Center at the age of 92. Carroll will lie in state at the Kentucky Capitol Rotunda from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday. A memorial service will […] The post Former Gov. Julian Carroll to lie in state Friday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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