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So long-neck: Ale-8 announced discontinuation of iconic bottles
The end of a Clark County – and Kentucky icon – is nigh. Ale-8-One announced on Tuesday that it is discontinuing its refillable longneck bottles. “As with other milestones in life, there are moments when we must find a balance between tradition and transition. With full hearts and over a hundred years of memories, the […] The post So long-neck: Ale-8 announced discontinuation of iconic bottles appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mayfield electrical system back to pre-tornado standard
The state of Kentucky, The Electric Plant Board of Mayfield, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), have now repaired or replaced all the electrical system’s damaged or destroyed poles and transformers struck during the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornado outbreak. This project, at a total cost of $7.34 million, took 18 months to complete. As […] The post Mayfield electrical system back to pre-tornado standard appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KYTC reminding truckers to stay off secondary roads
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) are reminding long-haul truck drivers to stay on routes that have been established as appropriate for the weight and size of their vehicles. Those two agencies have ramped up efforts to deter semi-tractor trailers from attempting shortcuts on rural secondary […] The post KYTC reminding truckers to stay off secondary roads appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
3 arrested after shooting in Pike Co. last week
Kentucky State Police have arrested three Cincinnati men stemming from a shooting in the Belfry community of Pike County on Friday that left two dead and a third person wounded. According to the KSP, troopers and investigators responded to a residence on State Highway 292 W around 1 p.m., where they discovered three people had […] The post 3 arrested after shooting in Pike Co. last week appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
State veteran affairs department celebrates 25 years
The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) marked its silver anniversary Thursday at the Capitol Rotunda. Les Beavers, who was appointed the agency’s first commissioner by then-Gov. Paul Patton in 1998, told those on hand, “The KDVA is recognized nationally as a premier department of veterans affairs. I don’t say that lightly, because after my […] The post State veteran affairs department celebrates 25 years appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cantaloupes recalled in Kentucky, 18 states over potential salmonella contamination
Eagle Produce LLC of Scottsdale, Az. is initiating a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupe sold in Kentucky and other states, which have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella following a test conducted on cantaloupes in a distribution center by the FDA. The products subject to the recall are whole cantaloupes labeled […] The post Cantaloupes recalled in Kentucky, 18 states over potential salmonella contamination appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrests Reports:
Compiled by Joe Asher. The following arrests were reported by various law enforcement agencies in Harlan County between Oct. 3-5. They should be considered matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. · Brittany Ledford, 28, of Gulston, was arrested on Oct. 3. She was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance […] The post Harlan County Arrests Reports: appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Letcher prison opponents urge Congress to reject Rogers’ ‘fast-tracking’ provision
Kentucky Lantern More than 185 organizations — from across Kentucky and the nation — are urging Congress to reject “fast-tracking” construction of a federal prison in Letcher County. A Sept. 19 letter to leaders and members of congressional appropriations committees urges them to remove language that Rep. Hal Rogers of Kentucky put into a House […] The post Letcher prison opponents urge Congress to reject Rogers’ ‘fast-tracking’ provision appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Jessica Leanne Viles, 36, failure to produce insurance card, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, expired or no registration plate, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security (first offense), improper registration plate — first charge, pleaded guilty, fined $183; other charges, dismissed. Destiny Chyeanne Simmons, 19, speeding (15 miles per hour […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Marriage License Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Tiffany Hawkins North, 28, of Loyall, to Thomas Petrey, 26, of Loyall. Ashley Nicole King, 40, of Harlan, to Casandra Chance Short, 32, of Harlan. Diana Marie Byrd, 54, of Loyall, to Jeffery Alan Wohlers, 57, of Baxter. Tammy Hammons, 36, of Cumberland, to Robert Grubbs, 48, of Harrogate, Tenn. Kara […] The post Harlan County Marriage License Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Marriage License Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Tiffany Hawkins North, 28, of Loyall, to Thomas Petrey, 26, of Loyall. Ashley Nicole King, 40, of Harlan, to Casandra Chance Short, 32, of Harlan. Diana Marie Byrd, 54, of Loyall, to Jeffery Alan Wohlers, 57, of Baxter. Tammy Hammons, 36, of Cumberland, to Robert Grubbs, 48, of Harrogate, Tenn. Kara […] The post Harlan County Marriage License Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky remains mostly dry despite recent rain
Any rain that fell in Kentucky during the past seven days had only a minor effect on dry conditions in the state, according to the weekly U.S Drought Monitor report issued on Thursday. A total of 32.97% of Kentucky is listed as having no drought, which is down from the 38.93% that was in last […] The post Kentucky remains mostly dry despite recent rain appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Record $18 million spent on lobbying in first 8 months of year
Following the trend of recent years, lobbying spending, as reflected in the reports filed by lobbying employers and legislative agents with the Legislative Ethics Commission, hit an all-time high for the first eight months of a year. A total of $18,188,875 was spent on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly from January to August 2023. The […] The post Record $18 million spent on lobbying in first 8 months of year appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
One of ‘100 greatest film books’ was published by University Press of Kentucky
Kentucky Lantern A book published by the University of Press of Kentucky has made a list of the 100 greatest books about film “Hawks on Hawks,” comprising author Joseph McBride’s interviews with director Howard Hawks by Joseph McBride, will appear on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of “The 100 Greatest Film Books” and will be celebrated in The […] The post One of ‘100 greatest film books’ was published by University Press of Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
3-day enforcement on safe driving has started
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Districted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement), Oct. 3-5. This three-day enforcement campaign, which also took place in June and August, targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to crashes involving passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It complements national […] The post 3-day enforcement on safe driving has started appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
Compiled by Joe Asher. The following arrests were reported by various law enforcement agencies in Harlan County between Sept. 24-Oct. 1. They are matters of record and should not be taken as indications of guilt or innocence. • Lila Howard, 52, of Wallins, was arrested by Kentucky State Police on Tuesday, Sept. 24. She was […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky education department will support ‘every child,’ says interim chief
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Robin Fields Kinney, who just began her second stint as interim education commissioner, told reporters Monday that the department she’s leading aims to support every Kentucky child, including students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. “Whether we’re talking about LGBTQIA+, or we’re talking about students that come from a […] The post Kentucky education department will support ‘every child,’ says interim chief appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky’s oldest WWII veteran honored on 107th birthday
Kentucky’s oldest World War II veteran, Oakley Hacker, turned 107 on Monday, and to help commemorate the event, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, delivered a special Senate resolution commemorating the milestone. During the celebration, held at the Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Stivers said, “It’s a privilege to meet a member […] The post Kentucky’s oldest WWII veteran honored on 107th birthday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cawood man arrested in Lexington on drug charges
A Cawood man is behind bars after fleeing the area when a warrant was issued for his arrest. Chris Bennett, 37, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 29 in Lexington. A news release states the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office had been attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Bennett due to a vehicle pursuit, which led […] The post Cawood man arrested in Lexington on drug charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
U.S. appeals court upholds Kentucky’s ban on some medical care for transgender minors
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Nearly a month after hearing oral arguments on Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, a federal three-judge panel of the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Thursday to keep the ban in place. This means Kentucky minors who seek treatment like hormones will not be able to access that care. […] The post U.S. appeals court upholds Kentucky’s ban on some medical care for transgender minors appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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