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Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven
By Steve Roark Columnist If you watch much national news, you may have seen a flag flown at political rallies with a pine tree on it and the inscription: “An Appeal to Heaven”. I don’t know what message was meant by the flag at these rallies, but its origin goes back to the Revolutionary […] The post Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d
A US Navy sailor from Kentucky, who died during the Pearl Harbor attack and whose remains went unidentified for decades, will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, next month. According to the Navy, Seaman 2nd Class Joseph Morris Robertson, who was born in Paragould, Arkansas, and native to Covington, Ky., died […] The post Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Paint the Park at Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come State Park’s 5th annual Paint the Park Color Run 5K is set for Saturday, July 6, bringing a fun and fit activity for folks right after the Fourth of July celebrations come to a close across the county and nation. Kingdom Come State Park Manager Sherry Cornett provided details on the event. “We […] The post Paint the Park at Kingdom Come appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dave Says: He needs to be reminded
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 5% of our earnings for discretionary spending. The issue in my mind is that […] The post Dave Says: He needs to be reminded appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry
The hot and mostly dry weather of the past several weeks led a quarter of Kentucky to be classified as abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday. While 74.41 percent of the state is considered to have no drought condition, 25.58 percent of Kentucky is abnormally dry, or D0 […] The post Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten
It was a night of celebration for Reed Sheppard and the rest of his family. The former Kentucky guard and Kentucky Mr. Basketball was selected as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn on his mom’s birthday. “No more nerves,” Sheppard said on ESPN after his selection by the […] The post Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Recall on Norwegian Salmon Slices sold in 15 states, including Kentucky
Foppen Seafood is recalling lot 412 of Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz, sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets in 15 states including Kentucky, due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Routine testing has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified lot 412. Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that […] The post Recall on Norwegian Salmon Slices sold in 15 states, including Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County sees significant increase in tourism dollars
The Kentucky Department of Tourism’s economic impact information for 2023 has been released, with Harlan County making a large jump, clocking in at 5th highest in the 18-county region. According to the Kentucky Department of Tourisms website at https://www.kentuckytourism.com, Harlan County’s total tourism related numbers include 304 tourism associated jobs, $6.1 million in labor income, […] The post Harlan County sees significant increase in tourism dollars appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sun, water, federal dollars power new energy projects in Kentucky
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Jonathan Moore sees potential for reliable, durable electric power in Kentucky’s hundreds of miles of waterways, more navigable water than many states can boast. The Kentucky River is a prime example, says Moore, a partner in the company Appalachian Hydro Associates. Taking advantage of a system of locks and […] The post Sun, water, federal dollars power new energy projects in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Grome has some Tyler Ullis in her
Kentucky coach Craig Skinner readily admits he was very concerned with how Emma Grome of Loveland, Ohio, would handle following national player of the year Madison Lilley as UK’s setter. “She is a super confident kid. She is undersized for her position but she has a large chip on her shoulder. She does not fear […] The post Grome has some Tyler Ullis in her appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky to open applications for the state’s medical marijuana business
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. “This administration has been working hard to expedite the timeline for making medical cannabis available to Kentuckians with serious medical conditions,” Beshear said. “I am pleased […] The post Kentucky to open applications for the state’s medical marijuana business appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County roads scheduled for maintenance
The Harlan County Fiscal Court heard information on roads scheduled for maintenance via the Rural Secondary Roads Report from Robert Perkins of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet during the Court’s regular June meeting. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called on Perkins to provide the report to the magistrates. “For this year, Harlan County’s distribution for 2024 […] The post Harlan County roads scheduled for maintenance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lawmakers urged to toughen dogfighting and cockfighting laws in Ky.
With a nationally known dogfighter just arrested in the state, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy are calling on state and federal lawmakers from Kentucky to do more to crack down on the scourges of dogfighting and cockfighting in the Bluegrass State. “Not a single elected member of Congress from Kentucky […] The post Lawmakers urged to toughen dogfighting and cockfighting laws in Ky. appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Holland: Free will and the enemy within
By Billy Holland Columnist Receiving personal revelations of God’s Logos and Rhema word throughout our lives is critical to say the least. To be satisfied with a general knowledge of a few Bible stories is not what God had in mind for the victorious overcomer. Studying and rightly dividing the word is hard work and […] The post Holland: Free will and the enemy within appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK DC wants to keep things simple this season
Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White believes in “fundamental football” to try and force offenses into bad decisions. “It is hard on offenses to stay patient and it is hard to stay patient at times defensively,” White said. “There are times to be aggressive and take your shots but also times you have to play […] The post UK DC wants to keep things simple this season appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Louisville police chief resigns under scrutiny for handling of sexual harassment allegations
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has resigned after being placed on administrative leave amid an investigation of her handling of sexual harassment allegations within the department. Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Tuesday that the chief’s resignation was effective immediately. He appointed Acting Chief of Police Paul Humphrey, who […] The post Louisville police chief resigns under scrutiny for handling of sexual harassment allegations appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County resolves to address Tri-Cities wastewater issues
The Harlan County Fiscal Court addressed an ongoing issue with wastewater treatment in the Tri-Cities during the panel’s regular meeting for June, adopting a resolution aimed at working toward a solution for wastewater problems in the Tri-Cities area. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley brought the matter before the magistrates. “This would be a resolution related […] The post County resolves to address Tri-Cities wastewater issues appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
US Supreme Court review of gender-affirming care for youth could impact Kentucky law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review a challenge to Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth could have implications for a similar law in Kentucky. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Lambda Legal asked the court to review the Tennessee law after a ruling by the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. […] The post US Supreme Court review of gender-affirming care for youth could impact Kentucky law appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Godbey: Stupidity begins at home
By Jack Godbey Columnist Have you ever had one of those days where you begin to question if any intelligent people are left in the world? I think we should forget about looking for intelligent life on Mars and start searching for it on Earth because we live in a time where it has become […] The post Godbey: Stupidity begins at home appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education approves tuition and mandatory fee proposals
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) announced Monday it has approved tuition and mandatory fee proposals submitted by six public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) for the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition ceilings previously set by the Council limit resident undergraduate tuition at public four-year institutions to increase by […] The post Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education approves tuition and mandatory fee proposals appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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