Coal Mining Layoffs In KY Revelation Energy LLC. and its affiliate Blackjewel LLC. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Herald-Leader reports Revelation Energy is one of the nation’s largest coal producers, with mines in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.Cumberland…
KY Farmers’ Markets Are Thriving Farmers markets across Kentucky are getting a promotional boost from a summer advertising campaign by the state’s agricultural marketing program. State Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says Kentucky has more than 165 farmers markets in…
KY Parents Seek Negligent Damages The parents of a 2-year-old Kentucky boy who died at a Tennessee state park last month are seeking $900,000 in damages from the state. Attorney Christopher Smith tells The Tennessean that the Tennessee Department…
Mail Delivery Banned On KY Street With Known Dog Attacks The U.S. Postal Service has suspended mail delivery to a Kentucky street that has a history of dog attacks. Spokeswoman Susan Wright tells the Courier-Journal that dog attacks have…
Corbin Church Fire Crews responded to a call early Monday morning of a reported church fire on Moore Hill Avenue. The church building was abandoned. Lily Fire & Rescue, West Knox Fire Rescue, Bailey Switch Fire Department, Corbin City…
Former Knox County Magistrate Indicted A former Knox County magistrate was indicted on federal drug charges Monday.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports former magistrate Jerry “Rabbit” Cox now faces six charges of illegally distributing pain pills.Cox was a candidate for the…
Staying Safe On The Fourth Of July July 4th is just days away and the Prestonsburg Fire Department is preparing their biggest firework show.Fireworks may be fun, but they also bring danger.”Safety is the number one priority,” said Mike…
Flags At Bobby Davis Park The Board of Directors for the Bobby Davis Park placed 211 flags at Bobby Davis Park.The flags are in memory of the 211 men from Perry County killed in WWII.Bobby Davis was one of…
Better Broadband Service Coming To Eastern KY The first phase of the KentuckyWired broadband project is finished. Governor Matt Bevin and Congressman Hal Rogers announced the news recently. “This digital interstate is one giant step closer to coming to…
KSP Trooper Hurt In Crash A trooper was injured in a crash on U.S. 23 in Greenup County.It happened near Caroline Road in Raceland just before 4 Sunday afternoon.Police say it happened when a man driving a 1999 Isuzu…