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Massive solar farm planned for coal mine site in eastern Kentucky
A massive solar farm is in the works at the site of one of the largest coal mines in southern Appalachia. BrightNight, the developer behind the planned farm at the decades-old Starfire coal mine near Hazard, Kentucky, says the project could help reinvigorate a region where thousands of mining jobs have been lost. Construction on the first phases could begin as soon as 2026.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Alberta Jones statue may be state's first of a Black woman. Here are other Kentucky statues
Supporters of a trailblazing Louisville attorney are looking to cement her place in history. Alberta Odell Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar, first female city attorney, first female prosecutor for the Domestic Relations Court, first attorney for a young Black boxer the world would come to know as Muhammad Ali. ...
Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Sheriff: Man found with drug paraphernalia, gave officers false information
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Somerset man is facing charges after reportedly giving police a false name and social security number. Officials said the information actually belonged to someone from Louisville. Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a Breezy Hills address at approximately 8:52 p.m....
DQ Miracle Day supports local children’s hospital
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day is happening July 25 to support local children’s hospitals. On Miracle Treat Day, DQ’s donate $1, or more, for every Blizzard sold to their local children’s hospital, which for Central and Eastern Kentucky is Kentucky Children’s Hospital. At KCH we treat children from Boyle County up to 1,100 times per […] The post DQ Miracle Day supports local children’s hospital appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle student attended Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch
The Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch opened for their 49th camping season on June 10. Camp is running throughout June and July, serving both boys and girls alternating weeks, throughout the camp season. Isabella Joseph from Boyle County attended the camp the week of June 17-20. The Boys & Girls Ranch is a non-profit […] The post Boyle student attended Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Rape trial of former Kentucky cabinet secretary opens in Lexington with disputed statements
Prosecutors and defense attorneys shared two different accounts of a sexual encounter between former Kentucky lawmaker John Tilley and a 21-year old woman during the first day of a potentially weeklong jury trial in Lexington. Tilley, who led the Justice and Public Safety cabinet under former Gov. Matt Bevin after serving as a Democratic state representative from Hopkinsville, faces a charge of first-degree rape in connection with the April 2022 incident. He pleaded not guilty to the...
Perryville’s Turtle Derby leads host of events this Saturday
Perryville’s annual Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby is happening in downtown Perryville on Saturday, July 27. The festivities start at 11:00 a.m. with a host of activities throughout the day. The turtle derby starts at 7:00 p.m. The Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby has been an annual fundraising event since 2017. People can ‘adopt’ a turtle for […] The post Perryville’s Turtle Derby leads host of events this Saturday appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
‘Little dog’ dies after attack at Lexington park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A woman is speaking out after she says her dog died after an attack at the Jacobson Dog Park Friday. Now, Debbie Blair and Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control are trying to find the owner of the dog who attacked hers. “Seeing your dog attacked like...
Corbin man facing kidnapping, other charges
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Officers with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to reports of a woman that was assaulted and dragged into a garage at a home on Sunday at approximately 11:50 p.m. When deputies arrived, Craig Stone, 35, of Corbin was reportedly standing outside...
KKK fliers found in Lexington, Frankfort neighborhoods
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police are investigating after people in some Lexington and Frankfort neighborhoods say they found fliers supporting the Ku Klux Klan in their driveways. WKYT’s Lucy Bryson talked with concerned neighbors and police about the situation. Watch above. Captain Scott Tracy with the Frankfort Police Department...
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