WestRock Shuts Down Company In a WARN notice received Wednesday, WestRock announced the company is shutting down its container plant based in Somerset.The company will cease operations at the plant located at 400 Chandler Street and let go of…
Poll Volunteers Needed Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has unveiled a process for voters to apply to serve as poll workers for the November election.The Poll Worker Volunteer Portal is now available, Adams said Tuesday. The portal submits…
Dunkin’ Serving Cereal Dunkin’ announced it is launching a cereal line based on two of its most popular coffee drinks.The company said it is releasing the cereal based on the drinks, Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Latte.The team-up with Post…
Great Smoky Mountains Repairs Millions of dollars are needed to fix a long backlog of repairs needed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.When President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act, many in Great Smoky Mountains became excited that…
Water Projects Approved Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the approval of five project loans from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) totaling $7,230,900 for wastewater and sewer system improvements in the cities of Bardstown, Calvert City, Dawson Springs, Lewisburg and…
Laurel Heights Nursing Home COVID-19 Free Nursing homes were among the first places to institute restrictions back in March, including in Kentucky. In Laurel County, health leaders say cases have been spiking and there is always the concern for…
Floyd County Schools Opening Virtually After Governor Beshear’s advice to postpone the opening of in-person classes until September 28, Superintendent Adkins announces Floyd County schools will begin virtually on September 8. Floyd County’s plan aims towards the September 28…
McFaddin Receives Unanimous Vote The search may be over for Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) next president.Dr. David McFaddin received a unanimous vote from the Presidential Search Committee.Dr. McFaddin is from Paintsville and is currently serving as the interim president…
Kenny Payne’s Departure UK Athletics confirmed the reports of Kenny Payne’s departure in a news release this morning.His departure ends a memorable 10-year run that included 295 wins, the 2012 national championship, four Final Four appearances, eight NCAA Tournament…
Beshear Says Schools Should Delay Gov. Andy Beshear recommended Monday that Kentucky schools delay the resumption of in-person classes until late September to provide more time to get the coronvirus under control.The Democratic governor said his recommendation that schools…