COVID-19 Protection For Coal Miners

COVID-19 Protection For Coal Miners A union representing U.S. coal miners has asked a court to force the federal government to take unspecified measures to protect them from the coronavirus.The petition seeks an emergency order from the U.S. Circuit…

Eastern Kentucky Cases Spiking

Eastern Kentucky Cases Spiking The weekend saw a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in counties in Eastern Kentucky. There were 7 new confirmed cases in Clay County, 2 cases were confirmed in Rockcastle County, Jackson had a dozen new…

Adulting Class

Adulting Class For people who are having a hard time adulting, the University of Kentucky has a class that can help out. Adulting 101 is an online class that is set up mainly for teens who are getting ready…

Festival Cancelled

Festival Cancelled If you had made plans to attend the Railbird Festival this year, you’ll have to make other plans. The festival has been cancelled for this year, like so many other events. The event’s website says the Railbird…

Classes to Resume at ALC

Classes to Resume at ALC Officials at Alice Lloyd College in Hazard have announced that in-person classes at the school will resume in the fall. On Friday, ALC president Joe Stepp sent a letter to faculty, staff and students…

Statue Removed

Statue Removed After an 11-to-1 vote on Friday by the Historic Properties Advisory Commission, the statue of Jefferson Davis was removed from the Capitol Rotunda on Saturday. The statue which has been in place since the 1930’s is being…

COVID Free at Jackson Manor

COVID Free at Jackson Manor Earlier, Jackson Manor in Annville had a total of 67 positive COVID-19 cases, including 40 residents and 27 staff members. But as of Friday, the facility was COVID-19 free. A celebration took place that…