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Thieves are targeting EBT funds, more than 2,000 Kentuckians affected
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Reports of theft from EBT accounts is rapidly rising in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, there have been more than 2,000 EBT theft claims submitted in the first quarter of 2024 alone. That amounts to more than $1 million of...
Kentucky felon sentenced to 8 years in prison for child exploitation material
FRANKFORT, KY — On June 20, 41-year-old Jason Pitcock of Fountain Run was sentenced to eight years in prison for the possession and viewing of child exploitation material. The Department of Criminal Investigations' Special Victims Unit in the Office of the Attorney General investigated the case and Monroe County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jesse Stockton prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
Kentucky utilities to further study nuclear power possibilities
(The Center Square) – Two Kentucky energy providers say they plan to use federal funding to continue studying whether there are sites in the state that could be suitable for nuclear power generation. In a news release, PPL Corp., which owns Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, said its subsidiaries will work with representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy and X-Energy, a nuclear design engineering firm, in the assessment. ...
IN, KY rank among the most smoking-addicted states
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new study has revealed the US states most addicted to smoking, based on the percentage of residents attempting to quit. Both Indiana and Kentucky rank in the top ten for smoking addiction, with a low percentage of current smokers trying to quit. Methodology Researchers explain the study, which was conducted […]
Bell County Fair Open Exhibits
The 2024 Bell County Fair will be held July 10-13 at the Bell County Fairgrounds in Fourmile. Rules Open classes are open to all Bell County residents. Registration of entries: Bell County Fairgrounds at Fourmile, KY, under pavilion Wednesday, July 10- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration closes promptly at 2:00. Judging: Wednesday, July 10- […] The post Bell County Fair Open Exhibits appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Escaped Claiborne County inmates considered armed and dangerous
Authorities are searching for two men accused of murder who escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center Friday morning and are considered armed and dangerous. According to information from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), 24-year-old Tyrekennel Collins and 18-year-old Dezarrious Johnson are wanted for felony jail escape by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department (CCSD). […]
JURY CONVICTS LONDON, KENTUCKY NATIVE IN LAUREL CIRCUIT COURT ON CHARGES CONNECTED TO A 2023 DRUG RELATED INVESTIGATION
LONDON, KY - Laurel/Knox Commonwealth Attorney Jackie Steele, Laurel County Sheriff John Root, and London Police Chief Chuck Johnson report that on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, an accused drug trafficker was convicted in a jury trial in Laurel Circuit Court. This case was the result of Laurel County Drug Task Force investigations.
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