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Recovery CEO gives big to support Democrat Beshear and a host of Republicans
FRANKFORT — In his State of the Commonwealth speech in January, Gov. Andy Beshear took a moment to address the scourge of addiction in Kentucky, singling out for praise the state’s largest provider of treatment services. Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, the Eastern Kentucky-based company — with about 75% of the state’s treatment beds — […] The post Recovery CEO gives big to support Democrat Beshear and a host of Republicans appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Enhances Support for Caregivers with Statewide Expansion
Enhancing Support for Caregivers: Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Expands Its Reach. Reporting from Lexington, Kentucky, the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky is enhancing its support for caregivers across the state. The innovative Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC), based at the University, is expanding its services further into the caregiving community.
Four-star DL Javeon Campbell commits to Kentucky
Frankfort (Ky.) Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell announced his commitment to Kentucky on Tuesday. He adds another four-star piece to the Wildcats' Top 25 class and is considered by both 247Sports and the 247Sports Composite to be the No. 1 recruit in the state of Kentucky. "All the coaches...
Kentucky Owner Faces New Setback In Effort To Win New License For Now-Silent AM.
The Federal Communications Commission says a Kentucky broadcaster is not entitled to an open-ended license term after he failed to pay several years of annual regulator fees. The FCC in 2020 canceled the license for “Gospel 710” WEKC, Williamsburg, KY after it didn’t receive the annual fee from Gerard Parks, who also failed to file the paperwork seeking a reconsideration of its decision for 18 months — well outside the 30-day response deadline.
Local Pharmacist Appointed to State Cannabis Board
Booneville has a say in the future of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy appointed local pharmacist and owner of Booneville Discount Drug, Matt Carrico, to a four-year term on the Medical Cannabis Board of Physicians and Advisors. The appointment will be confirmed by the state...
Kentucky Second Only to Alaska in an Unusual Category
I talked with some friends this weekend who are planning a vacation to Alaska which will include a viewing of grizzly bears doing there thing...in a CONTROLLED environment, of course. That will include a chance to watch them going after salmon in one of Alaska's many rivers. I've always wanted...
Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here. Part 3 will be published in the coming days. NORTON – Many miners in Virginia’s coalfield region may have avoided going underground and remained topside of the earth to procure coal through […] The post Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
‘The Phonebook’ spreads literacy through Middlesboro Independent Schools
By Rian Johnson For the Middlesboro News Middlesboro Independent School District, in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact’s Innovative Approaches to Literacy program, is utilizing a unique telephone-based storytelling platform. This initiative, conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to provide accessible literary resources to students and community members, fostering a love for reading and […] The post ‘The Phonebook’ spreads literacy through Middlesboro Independent Schools appeared first on Middlesboro News.
'I already knew it was a big one' | Louisville man says his birthday scored him payday in lottery scratch-off win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery said a frequent lottery player has scored a top prize after buying a scratch-off ticket based on his birthday. Lottery officials said the man, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the $5 “777 scratch-off” from a vending machine at the Hillview Kroger on June 7.
Domestic abuse survivor in Louisville recounts how fairytale romance turned into nightmare
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For many women and men in Kentucky, the person who is supposed to love you can be the one that hurts you the most. Kentucky just released it's annual domestic violence report. It cites a CDC study that says 1 in 2 women — and 1 in 3 men in Kentucky have experienced domestic violence.
Several catalytic converters stolen from cars in White Pine, police say
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The White Pine Police Department is asking residents to watch for suspicious activity after receiving several reports of catalytic converters being stolen from cars. The WPPD said it has received the reports in the last few days in two targeted areas: Walnut Street and the...
Caneyville man on pretrial diversion from theft case jailed after fleeing from Leitchfield police
A Caneyville man in pretrial diversion from a previous theft case has been jailed on multiple felony charges after fleeing from Leitchfield police. Andrew J. Oller, 38, was arrested and charged with five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, reckless driving, second-degree disorderly conduct, and second-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle).
New video: One injured in Lexington plane crash
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Community concerns brought back up at Henderson Planning Commission meeting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - The July Henderson Planning Commission is going on. Last month, we told you about community concerns being brought to the June meeting about plans from the “Battery Energy Storage System” company. Tuesday night, they continued to debate about the zoning ordinance with the public.
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