McConnell Is Ahead A public poll on Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race recently released shows former Marine Corps pilot Amy McGrath significantly trailing U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell three months before Election Day.The poll, conducted online by Morning Consult,…
KY First Lady Mask Program Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear launched a new program during the daily news conference of Tuesday called ‘Coverings for Kids.’It is a program to allow Kentuckians to donate facial coverings directly to school districts.Britainy…
Kentucky State University Back-To-School Kentucky State University is offering in-person or remote classes this fall, depending on each student’s choice.Students will be able to have online classes while living in residence halls, off-campus or at home. They also can…
Letcher Fire And Rescue Upgrade Tuesday morning the Letcher Fire and Rescue Ambulance Service celebrates a milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. They upgraded their services from basic life support to advanced life support. The difference between what could mean…
More Homes In Hazard While the city of Hazard looks to expand its downtown area, it will have an added boost in the near future.The Housing Development Alliance announcing phase two of the Allais Project, which includes water line…
New Hiring Venture In Pikeville Officials with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have announced that they are launching an initiative in Pikeville called Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Everyday, or RISE.The program will connect eligible…
Shaping Our Appalachian Region Director Search Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) is launching a state-wide search for its next executive director.Founding Executive Director of SOAR Jared Arnett announced he would leave his position at the end of his current…
Louisville BBQ Cook Shooting A Kentucky State Police investigation into the fatal shooting of a Louisville barbecue cook during street protests against racism has been completed and handed over to prosecutors. Investigators turned over the findings in David McAtee’s…
Reduced COVID-19 Numbers In KY Kentucky reported lower numbers of new coronavirus cases Monday, but the governor braced the state for a potential increase in virus-related deaths after weeks of surging infections.Gov. Andy Beshear reported 323 additional virus cases,…
Reviving Downtown Perry County The Perry County Community Foundation is supplying $20,000 in grants for the city orf Hazard to use in an effort to restore downtown’s once lively atmosphere. Plans include additional parking and a desire for more…