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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.
Bluegrass jam at Turners Station Mercantile offers notes to enjoy
TURNERS - It sounds like bluegrass – and looks like it too, given the group with banjos, guitars and fiddles in hand beneath the slowly setting sun – but the music they play isn’t the only point of connection visible at Turners Station Mercantile. There are also...
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...
Shelbyville Woman Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Former Employer
A Shelbyville, Kentucky woman was sentenced today to 3 years and 1 month in federal prison for engaging in a scheme to defraud her former employer. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Robert Holman of the United States Secret Service made the announcement.
Frankfort 12U Team Vies For State Championship Title Tonight, July 22
The Frankfort Youth Baseball League 12U team has progressed to the championship game in Monticello that kicks off tonight, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. as the team views for the State Champion title after battling through a tough bracket on their way to the finals. The league battled hard on...
Last weekend for the Great Museum Treasure Hunt
This is it!! We’ve been celebrating our museum’s 30th anniversary all week, and we are heading towards the final weekend of the GREAT MUSEUM TREASURE HUNT. Have you been in to help us celebrate? If not it’s your last opportunity to grab a coupon for 10% off the famous “Peggy Benton” sundae being served this week at the Sweet Boutique in honor of our anniversary.
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