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Flooding Unemployment Assistance Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says people affected by severe storms and flooding in seven counties may apply for disaster unemployment assistance.The counties are Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry and Pike, and more counties are expected to be added. It is not necessary to apply in person.Sites are planned for each…
Adams Running Again Kentucky’s current Secretary of State, Michael Adams, officially announced his campaign for re-election today.“Based on my performance in this Office, at the most difficult time in its history, I would like to seek a promotion to higher office; but at this critical time, I am needed at my current post,” Adams…
EKU Provides Flood Relief Eastern Kentucky University hosted a donation drive Thursday at the EKU’s Arts Center. Campus leaders say it’s not about EKU but about Madison County stepping up to help those going through a difficult time.The university collected nonperishable food items, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene products.Aramark also donated four pallets of…
Clay County Schools Delay Start Clay County Schools will delay their start date by one week because of the recent flooding.Staff will report to school on Monday, August 15.The first day for students will be on Thursday, August 18. Source: MG News Return to News
Tide Loads Of Hope Free laundry services are being offered to flood survivors in Eastern Kentucky.In partnership with Matthew 25: Ministries and Procter and Gamble, Tide Loads of Hope is providing everyday essentials to those who need it most to help bring a sense of normalcy in this time of need.The Tide Loads of…
KY Baptist Relief Helping Kentucky Baptist Relief is a faith-based organization that helps people recover from disasters around the world, but, on Thursday, crews were helping people in Letcher County.Volunteers help people after damaging hurricanes, tornadoes and major floods, and they are used to seeing damage and destruction.However, men and women in the organization…
Lowe’s Helping Flood Victims To help with the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky, Lowe’s has decided to help the communities rebuild. Officials with the company announced it would be donating $500,000 to support organizations helping in the region.Earlier this week, officials hosted a bucket brigade at three locations in Paintsville, Pikeville…