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Almonor fits in ‘perfectly’ at UK
Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Ansley Almonor had already thought about how he might fit into coach Mark Pope’s plans this season even before UK started summer practice last week. “I see myself fitting in perfectly, especially after the way the coaching staff spoke to me. But even more important than how they see me fitting […] The post Almonor fits in ‘perfectly’ at UK appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest
A man is facing drug and gun charges after allegedly being found in possession of suspected heroin and a 9mm handgun following a traffic stop near the Caball community. Wilburn Madon, 41, of Harlan, was arrested on June 14, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, at approximately 11 p.m. on […] The post Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lady Dragons close summer play with wins in Morristown
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports, The Harlan Lady Dragons closed their summer schedule last Tuesday with a pair of victories in Morristown, Tenn. The Lady Dragons defeated Cosby, Tenn., 48-45 and Lakeway, Tenn., 46-44. Senior forward Kylie Noe scored 21 points to lead Harlan against Cosby, including 10 points in the fourth quarter […] The post Lady Dragons close summer play with wins in Morristown appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County heat on way to nationals
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. The Harlan County Heat (sixth grade) defeated Bell County 46-45 in summer ball action last Monday. The Heat are now 31-8 on the season with four tournament titles. All players on the Heat roster will be seventh graders in the Harlan County School System next fall. Their season […] The post Harlan County heat on way to nationals appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: The Liberty Tree
By Steve Roark Columnist It interests me how trees are so often intertwined with our culture and history. The July celebration of our Independence is a good time to review the history of the Liberty Tree, a symbol for individual liberty and resistance to tyranny. Boston was the incubator for the American Revolution, […] The post Roark: The Liberty Tree appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
37 new troopers ready for duty with Kentucky State Police
Thirty-seven troopers graduated from the Kentucky State Police (KSP) training academy in Frankfort on Friday and are now preparing to report for duty across the state. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Keith L. Jackson attended the ceremony today on behalf of Gov. Beshear to welcome the new troopers to Team Kentucky. “To Cadet Class […] The post 37 new troopers ready for duty with Kentucky State Police appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hentschel latest grad transfer to seek seasoning at UK
Cole Hentschel had never been to Lexington before taking a visit to the University of Kentucky earlier this month after he put his name into the transfer portal following his senior season at the University of Richmond. “Kentucky was one of the first schools to reach out after I got in the portal. Right off […] The post Hentschel latest grad transfer to seek seasoning at UK appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Eastern Kentuckian who lost his wife and house in 2022 flood gets a new home on high ground
By Jenni Glendenning Kentucky Lantern Farmer Baker was holding on for his life, clutching a pair of post hole diggers, on the night of July 27-28, 2022, as part of Eastern Kentucky’s record flooding swept through his garage on Lower River Caney in Breathitt County. He had already watched the waters sweep away his wife, […] The post Eastern Kentuckian who lost his wife and house in 2022 flood gets a new home on high ground appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Tommy C. White Jr., 66
Tommy C. White Jr., of Talbott, TN, claimed his gift of eternal life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 66. As a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother, and faithful servant of God, his journey on Earth was a testament to his faith and love. […] The post Tommy C. White Jr., 66 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
William Edwin Davies, 94
William Edwin Davies, aka Wild Bill, of Prosper Texas went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was 94 years old. Bill was born on February 16, 1930 in Harlan, Kentucky to his parents David Lewis Davies and Io Dorcus Jones. Upon graduation from Harlan High School, he attended Cumberland College (now […] The post William Edwin Davies, 94 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County moves ahead on Wellness and Recreation Center
The Harlan County Fiscal Court took a step forward toward a long-proposed Wellness and Recreation Center, approving the purchase of the former Belk building at Village Center to house the facility. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called on a representative of Summit Engineering to advise the magistrates on some specifics and projected expense of the […] The post County moves ahead on Wellness and Recreation Center appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Marrow on potential 24′ gamebreakers
Kentucky associate coach Vince Marrow didn’t have to see Georgia transfer linebacker Jamon “Pops” Dumas-Johnson play in spring practice to know what he could add to the Kentucky defense. “Our tight ends had to block him (when UK played Georgia). He’s a very good player and leader,” Marrow said. “This is the NFL now where […] The post Marrow on potential 24′ gamebreakers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Juneteenth holiday: An important moment to contemplate our nation’s past and present
By Rob Schofield NC Newsline What in the world could they have been thinking? That’s one of the questions (or, at least, one hopes it is) that most white Americans ask themselves periodically when contemplating the evil of human slavery – the institution that undergirds so much of their modern privilege and wealth. How could […] The post Juneteenth holiday: An important moment to contemplate our nation’s past and present appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Feds OK Kentucky plans to roll out $1 billion for broadband
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Federal officials have approved Kentucky’s plan to deploy almost $1.1 billion to expand broadband, a key step toward connecting homes and businesses throughout the state. The funding was given to the state last year. Earlier this month the National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved the second volume of Kentucky’s proposed […] The post Feds OK Kentucky plans to roll out $1 billion for broadband appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
May unemployment rate remains mostly unchanged
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2024 unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. That figure, released on Thursday, is unchanged from April but represents a half-percent rise from a year ago. Meanwhile, the U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for May […] The post May unemployment rate remains mostly unchanged appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Students attend Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit
Congratulations to Harlan County High School students Amelia Colinger, Shania Middleton, Bradley Brock, Brianna Wilms and Xavier Cornett on their selection to and participation in the Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS) held this week at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. Sponsored by the Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), the summit was for passionate 10th […] The post Students attend Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Civil Lawsuits A+ Loan, LLC, vs. Jeremy Long — seller plaintiff/goods (debt collection). Bank of America, N.A. vs. Deborah S. Doan — credit card debt collection. Capital One, N.A., et al., vs. Deborah S. Doan — contract dispute. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, vs. Heather Wilson — credit card debt collection. Jefferson […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bears show out at KBC Invitational
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Harlan County rolled past Mason County 80-37 and defeated Fern Creek 69-61 on Saturday in the second day of play at the KBC Mack, Miller and Lofton Invitational at Lexington Catholic High School. Trent Cole scored 18 points and Reggie Cottrell added 17 in the Bears’ win over […] The post Bears show out at KBC Invitational appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
UK’s zesty Pope
ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla, a former head coach at Manhattan, St. John’s and New Mexico, had a chance to get to know new Kentucky coach Mark Pope when he first got into coaching. “I am a huge fan of him as a human being and think he is a heck of a basketball […] The post UK’s zesty Pope appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Stuck in idle: Kentucky Speedway falls short of once high hopes 4 years after last NASCAR race
By Tim Sullivan Kentucky Lantern By the end of the year, the owners of Kentucky Speedway will have paid Gallatin County more than $900,000 for tickets never sold to races never run. NASCAR abandoned the racetrack following the 2020 Quaker State 400, but a 20-year PILOT agreement (Payments In Lieu Of Taxes) obligates Speedway […] The post Stuck in idle: Kentucky Speedway falls short of once high hopes 4 years after last NASCAR race appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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