Middlesboro KY Hiring Event Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (SEKRI) is working on putting a new factory in Middlesboro. On Tuesday, they held a job fair at Middlesboro City Hall, hoping to fill up to 100 new job positions they…
Icy Roads In Eastern KY Tuesday morning icy roads were treacherous for many drivers in Eastern Kentucky. The constant rain and snowfall over the past week combined with below freezing temperatures created black ice on many roadways.”We had a…
Ramping-Up To Run For Governor A second Republican has filed the necessary paperwork to run for Kentucky governor.William E. Woods of Corinth filed to run Monday morning. His running mate is Justin B. Miller of Florence. Public education is…
Featuring Famous KY Historical Figures Famous Kentucky historical figures are being portrayed at Fort Boonesborough State Park during the month of February to benefit the park. The central Kentucky park is hosting Fireside Chats with one character each Saturday…
Roadwork With Closures In Leslie County Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say a Leslie County road will close briefly for repairs.Starting Wednesday at 8 a.m. a portion of KY 2058 will close between Spruce Pine Creek Road and Lonesome Mountain…
More Opioid Deaths Involving Kids The number of children and adolescents in the United States overdosing and dying on opioids is growing. During the past decade, the number of pediatric deaths attributed to overdose almost tripled, according to a…
Lexington House Fire Causes Death And Damage Two pets were killed in a Lexington house fire where three people were able to escape. The fire started just before 2 a.m. Tuesday on Monticello Boulevard, off Clays Mill Road. Word…
KY Mining Accident Claims A Life Kentucky authorities have released the name of a man killed in an eastern Kentucky mine accident. The Energy and Environment Cabinet said Jeffery Norman Sloan, 56, of Clinton, Tennessee died after being struck…
New Visitor’s Guide Released The Kentucky Department of Tourism has released a new visitor’s guide that features stories by Kentuckians telling of their own experiences. The agency says the 2019 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide focuses on some of the…
KY-Based Mattress Store Filed For Bankruptcy Kentucky-based retailer Innovative Mattress Solutions has filed for bankruptcy.The company, which owns Sleep Outfitters, Mattress Warehouse, and Mattress King is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.As a result IMS is expected to close some…