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Santa Train Suspended

Santa Train Suspended Meanwhile, the CSX Santa Train will not run in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a statement released Thursday by McNeely, Pigot and Fox Communications representing CSX, the traditional Santa Train will not make its…

COVID-19 Scammers Caught

COVID-19 Scammers Caught The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday it received a temporary restraining order against three defendants in Vietnam who are accused of operating more than 300 fake websites that exploited victims amid the pandemic.Officials said the…

COVID-19 Relief Aid For KY

COVID-19 Relief Aid For KY On Wednesday Governor Andy Beshear awarded the Department of Local Government (DLG) an additional $6 million dollars from the Coronavirus Relief Aid.The funding will help reimburse COVID-19 related costs in Kentucky’s 15 Area Development…

Boy Killed By Dogs

Boy Killed By Dogs Kentucky State Police at the Hazard Post have announced that they believe a pack of dogs was responsible for the death of a Knott County teenager earlier this year.Troopers responded to a residence on Montgomery…

Poll Volunteers Needed

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’ 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

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…

Floyd County Schools Opening Virtually

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

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…