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Remembering the Tragedy in the Mountains: Two years later
EASTERN KENTUCKY (WOWK) – It has been two years since torrential flooding swept through Eastern Kentucky, killing more than 40 people across multiple counties. The heavy rainfall began on July 25, 2022, and continued through July 30, 2022. According to the National Weather Service, a total of 24 flash flood warnings were issued between July […]
Kentucky employers give second chances
By Sarah Michels Bluegrass Live When Barbara Aker’s nephew was 10 or 11, he broke his arm. He was prescribed painkillers, which set him off on a slippery slope, she said. He eventually overdosed and died. Now, through a Kentucky program aimed at reducing recidivism, Aker is making something good out of something bad. A […] The post Kentucky employers give second chances appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Wayne County woman dies in overnight fire
KENOVA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wayne County woman has passed away as a result of a fire early Friday morning. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal reports that, at around 3:00am on the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024, a residential fire occurred in the 1700 Block of Poplar Street in the Kenova area. Authorities […]
Police arrest woman in connection to abduction of 1-year-old
A woman was arrested in connection to the abduction of a 1-year-old on Thursday. Shortly after 6 p.m., officers received a call for an abduction of a 1-year-old in the 300 block of S. Norris. St. When officers arrived they were told that a toddler was taken by an unidentified...
Hazard finishes third in Johnson Central Invitational
PRESTONSBURG — Hazard finished third out of 19 teams in the Johnson Central Invitational at StoneCrest Golf Course on Monday, July 22. Only Madison Central and Lexington Christian Academy finished ahead of the Bulldogs. Waylon Clutts shot a 72 to lead Hazard and finish seventh individually. Following Clutts, Noah...
PPD: Oil Springs woman left children alone for two days
On July 21, the Paintsville Police Department responded to a complaint that two children had been left home alone for two days and were seen playing on the roof of an apartment building on Washington Avenue, leading to their mother’s arrest on criminal abuse charges, according to court documents.
Dosker Manor residents without power for more than 20 hours
One of Dosker Manor's three buildings lost power around 4 p.m. Thursday, and it remained off until mid-Friday, leaving residents without air conditioning and electricity for more than 20 hours. The building received emergency power Friday morning, which reactivated one of its elevators, said Louisville Metro Housing Authority public information officer Jailen Leavell....
Harlan Independent Schools participate in lunch and breakfast program
Harlan Independent School will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program , Sunshine School, Harlan Elementary, and Harlan Middle/ High school will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for […] The post Harlan Independent Schools participate in lunch and breakfast program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky city named as one of best places for families to live
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - A central Kentucky city has been named as one of the best places for families to live. Fortune recently ranked Georgetown 40th on its list of the 50 best places for families. Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across the country. The publication says the ones...
Isom IGA’s family atmosphere overcomes flood
ISOM, Ky. (WYMT) - The Isom IGA was heavily damaged in the July 2022 flood. Despite the more than six feet of water that rushed through the store, managers knew they would open again. “So, the initial thought was, you know, everything was just completely gone, that there’s no way...
Grand Jury Returns Indictments for Attempted Murder and Wanton Endangerment
Multiple indictments were issued by the Christian County Grand Jury Friday, including on charges of attempted murder and wanton endangerment. A true bill was returned on Alicia Yocham, of Hopkinsville, on a single count of attempted murder and tampering with physical evidence. The indictment alleges that on June 14 Yocham...
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