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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.
KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s help, not to track down a suspected criminal, but to secure votes for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT as the “Best-Looking Cruiser” in a nationwide contest, as a thank you to the agency. The KSP has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “2024 […] The post KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Hazard Fire Deputy Chief dies
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Saturday, July 20, 79-year-old Alvin Caudill Sr. died. Caudill served the community of Perry County for 25 years, being the Deputy Chief of the Hazard Fire Department. After retiring from the fire department, Caudill still felt the need to serve the community that he loved.
Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Appalshop bringing art, access to Letcher Co.
JENKINS, Ky. (WYMT) - Appalshop is working with the City of Jenkins to bring access and art to the city’s streets. The organization, which planted its temporary office in Jenkins after the 2022 floods, is now working to give back to its community. An AARP Community Challenge Grant was...
Elementary school creates outdoor classroom
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Roy G. Elementary School in Hazard has a new outdoor classroom. The unused space was once just dirt and grass between parts of the school. Principal Derek Allen said they wanted the area to have a purpose. “We just really wanted to turn into something special...
North Fork Music Festival returning
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The North Fork Music Festival is just around the corner. The event will be located on Main Street in downtown Hazard on July 26 and 27. The music festival fun will start on Friday. The stage will be on Main Street. Food truck, vendors and seating will be located on The Grand.
Eighth of August events planned in Hopkinsville
Events are planned in Hopkinsville to celebrate the Eighth of August, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War. The Human Rights Commission and the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will host their Emancipation Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum, 217 E. Ninth St.
Kentucky Wesleyan College Online announces first responders tuition discount
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Kentucky Wesleyan College Online is offering a 20% tuition discount to Owensboro/Daviess County first responders. The offer is extended to the Owensboro Police Department, Daviess County Sherriff's Office, Daviess County Fire Department, Owensboro Fire Department, AMR and Owensboro-Daviess County Central Dispatch Telecommunicators. “We are so...
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