Carol Barr Autopsy The Fayette County Coroner’s office says Carol Barr, wife of U.S. Representative Andy Barr died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday. The preliminary autopsy findings listed the cause of death as mitral valve prolapse, or floppy valve syndrome.…
Jeep Cherokees Recalled Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost 95,000 Jeep Cherokees worldwide because a transmission problem can cause the small SUVs to lose power unexpectedly.Also, when drivers shift into park, the transmissions may not go there, increasing the risk…
God’s Closet Delays Opening God’s Closet in Clay County decided to change its original reopening date due to coronavirus concerns.Items such as shirts, shoes and even a stove are waiting to be picked up at God’s Closet.“We’re full but…
Ferry Remains Closed For Several More Days More work is needed on the out-of-service Dorena-Hickman Ferry that connects Kentucky and Missouri, and it will probably remain out of service until this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said.The ferry temporarily…
Drownings Increase In Kentucky The number of people who have died from drowning in Kentucky is higher than usual for this time of year.As we enter mid-June, there have been about 31 drownings in the Commonwealth.“The number is up…
COVID-19 Reminder From Governor Beshear Governor Beshear in his daily COVID-19 update says everybody needs to remember that COVID-19 is still out there, it spreads aggressively and it can be deadly. As part of Team Kentucky we all have…
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 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…
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 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…