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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 […]
No need to further victimize children through legislative ineptitude or gubernatorial stubbornness
Gov. Andy Beshear and Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball squared off earlier this month in a legal dispute over the auditor’s access to iTWIST, a database maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services that “track[s] the state’s efforts to assist its most vulnerable citizens” and that was available to the ombudsman attached […]
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.
UPDATE: Two missing people located in Kentucky
Update: Henderson Police have confirmed the Horners have been found in Kuttawa, Kentucky, and they are safe. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Henderson Emergency Management have issued a golden alert for two people who were last seen on July 25. According to a post, 86-year-old Ronald Horner and 79-year-old Mary Jane Horner were last […]
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.
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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