Storytelling Festival Located in northeastern Tennessee and Southeastern KY, Big South Fork National River and Recreation area is hosting a day of stories, music and crafts called the “Haunting in the Hills” Storytelling Festival in September.The event will be held at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center and Campground from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.…
Ball Running For State Auditor It’s official Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball has announced that she will run for state auditor next year.The Republican is finishing a second term as state treasurer.Ball said in a campaign release Friday that she has delivered on her “promise to serve as a watchdog of taxpayer dollars.”Ball says as…
Family Affordability App Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a new online tool designed to provide Kentucky families a roadmap to financial independence.The tool shows families who receive public assistance a way to calculate how much it takes for them to afford necessities without state and federal assistance.The Family Resource Simulator is available to guide…
Jefferson County Schools Masking When starting back to school August 10th, Kentucky’s largest school district in Louisville will require universal masking on school property as Jefferson County moves into the highest level of COVID-19 community spread.The change begins Monday and lasts until Jefferson County comes out of the red, media outlets reported. It comes…
Breast Cancer App The National Breast Cancer Foundation says, Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in American women with the exception of skin cancers.In an effort to help other women detect breast cancer at an early stage and raise awareness, Jessica Baladad os Eastern Kentucky decided to use her experience to help others…
Jackson County Foul Play Unfortunately foul play is suspected as officials with Kentucky State Police (KSP) are investigating a death in Jackson County.Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, KSP got a call from Jackson County 911 about a dead woman found inside a home on Rice Hill Road in McKee.KSP Troopers, Detectives and the…
Prestonsburg Back To School The City of Prestonsburg held its 2022 Back to School Bash on Saturday at Archer Park. The first time the event was held since the pandemic began and with a few changes.Since the announcement that the Floyd County School District is purchasing free supplies for all students, those who attended…