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Revitalization Discussions In SE KY

Revitalization Discussions In SE KY The Community and Economic Development Initiative for Kentucky (CEDIK) met at City Hall on Thursday to discuss revitalization opportunities.The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) gave $1.5 million to CEDIK hoping to give people a chance…

Full Baskets Full Bellies Project

Full Baskets Full Bellies Project With many families on fixed incomes, it is not always easy to supplement meals children normally get while in school. A winter feeding program in Johnson County is holding an indoor yard sale to…

Holiday Sales Expected To Soar

Holiday Sales Expected To Soar The National Retail Federation predicts that there will be an increase in holiday spending this year.The NRD is forecasting a gain of between 4.2% and 4.8%.That translates to as much as $720.89 billion in…

Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommended

Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommended The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is now recommending hepatitis A vaccination for everyone in the community as the number of cases in the region and throughout the state continues to climb.Lexington now has 24 cases…

KY Students To Take Exit Exams

KY Students To Take Exit Exams High school students in Kentucky will soon have to pass exit exams in math and reading before earning a high school diploma.The Kentucky Board of Education approved new minimum high school graduation requirements…