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Gov. addresses GSP at Centre
Centre College welcomed Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear back to campus to address the high school students from around the state taking part in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program. “You are in one of the best programs offered anywhere in the country,” he said. “Just a life-changing experience that I still look back on today as […] The post Gov. addresses GSP at Centre appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Honor Flight Bluegrass accepting veterans' applications for September trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Honor Flight Bluegrass is recruiting World War II and Korean War veterans from Kentucky and Indiana for a flight in September. The local nonprofit takes U.S. veterans to Washington to visit war memorials at no cost to them. The veterans are 90 years and older. According...
Crews to conduct wildlife survey between Louisville, Frankfort to improve highway safety
KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky field crews will soon begin observing the first of two deer populations this summer as part of a study to reduce wildlife and vehicle collisions on state highways. Nearly 6,000 wildlife-vehicle crashes happen every year, according to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The study, which is...
UK HealthCare remains No. 1 in Ky., improves specialty rankings
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital at UK HealthCare is the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky for the ninth year in a row and was recognized in the Bluegrass Region by the 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings from U.S. News & World Report.
Kentucky man wins $150,000 Powerball first time playing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man won big with a ticket for the July 8 Powerball drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, told lottery officials a promotional email led him to buy an online ticket. The winning ticket matched four white ball...
Suspects arraigned following Perry County double murder
Two people charged in the Perry County double murder case were arraigned on yesterday July 16th. Treston Combs, 20, of Bulan, and Emmaleigh Collins, 19, of Jeff, are the two suspects in the murder of Anthony Stidham, 18-, and 20-year-old Braxton Marlowe. Combs and Collins attended the arraignment via video chat from the Kentucky River Regional Jail. The two are being held without bond and a not-guilty plea was entered on their behalf. Combs reportedly fired multiple shots at people during a fight on Polly Hollow Road. Emmaleigh Collins, Comb’s girlfriend, reportedly drove Combs with her car to her home where the firearm in question was found inside her bedroom clothing drawer by troopers. A back-to-back preliminary hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23.
Chamber hears from new to Harlan optometrist
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce met a new optometrist who is working at MCHC in Harlan during their July meeting. Dr. Timothy Aaron Finn introduced himself to the Chamber. “I appreciate you all having me here today,” Finn said. “I grew up in Letcher County…then I went to the Navy for four years.” According […] The post Chamber hears from new to Harlan optometrist appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Attorney’s murder trial ends in hung jury
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The murder trial of a former assistant Pike County attorney has ended without a decision. Donald Kyle Deskins, 55, of Kimper, had been accused of killing his wife, Judith, in April 2021, then concealing evidence of the crime. He was indicted last August on single count of murder and two counts of tampering with physical evidence.
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