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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.
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...
Morehead State named one of Kentucky’s best for online master’s programs
Morehead State University combines convenience, quality, and affordability through its various online undergraduate and graduate-level programs. Recently, those programs received statewide recognition. Online Masters Colleges (OMC) named MSU to its list of the Top Online Master’s Programs in Kentucky, earning a Top 10 ranking among both public and private institutions....
Lexington announces Fourth of July road closures
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington’s week of Fourth of July festivities will impact traffic through Thursday. Lexington’s Fourth of July event lineup kicked off on Monday, and with the events come traffic changes, and road closures. The Lexington Police Department told FOX 56 News what drivers should expect over the next few days.
Public comment at Lexington city council now means speaking-only
Lexington’s Urban Council recently approved new rules for citizens engaging in public comment during council meetings. The new language comes as council continues to be confronted by calls to issue a formal endorsement of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Anyone signed up during public comment can speak directly...
Owensboro business icon David Hocker passed away
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro business icon David Hocker has passed away. The 83-year-old passed away on Tuesday. Hocker is credited for many business developments across multiple states, including Owensboro, since 1959. Two major shopping centers, including Wesleyan Park Plaza along Fredrica Street and the former Towne Square Mall,...
Dancing with Our Stars reveals contestants, opens voting
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Local favorite event Dancing with Our Stars returns to the Alhambra Theatre in September, and voting and donations are now open to the public. This is the fifth annual competition, and it will feature eight pairs of community members including Cat Lacy and...
Sunday Seminar at Mahr Park (July)
Join Mahr Park on Sunday, July 28th at Event Barn A for the buzz on bees!. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmCost:FreeEvent Categories:Agritourism, Educational SeminarsWebsite:https://www.facebook.com/events/257911153951870/. VENUE. Mahr Park Arboretum55 Mahr Park Dr. Madisonville, KY United States + Google MapPhone(270) 584-9017.
UofL dental faculty’s experience fuels passion to help those with special needs
It must have been fate. At 3 years old, Tiffany McPheeters carried dental floss in her back pocket. Now an assistant professor at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, she reflects on these early memories. “Carrying the floss had nothing to do with me wanting to do dentistry,” she said....
Paintsville pool remaining closed fifth consecutive summer
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) - The public pool in Paintsville hasn’t opened since 2019. Mayor Bill Runyon says the pandemic set them back. The pool also failed an inspection in 2021. The mayor says they’ve devoted $1.45 million for reconstruction of the olympic pool at the facility and construction of...
Newport on the Levee to celebrate Independence Day with 'Newport Blast' celebration
The city of Newport, meetNKY, Newport on the Levee, and BB Riverboats are coming together to celebrate Independence Day this year with a "Newport Blast" event Wednesday, July 3, on the Levee. The carnival-inspired Fourth of July event will feature live music, food, kids' activities, and a hot dog-eating contest...
NBA jersey numbers revealed for newest Kentucky draftees
The last Kentucky players of the John Calipari era are off to the NBA and about to make their mark in the league. On Tuesday, the full reveal of their jersey numbers were finalized. Reed Sheppard, who was drafted 3rd overall to the Houston Rockets, will be wearing No. 15,...
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