Road Funding

Road Funding Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the approval of more than $3.25 million in discretionary transportation funding to make much-needed travel and safety improvements on dozens of streets and roads in communities across Kentucky.The award provides for 43 projects in 17 counties and four cities. Since taking office, Gov. Beshear has approved $50.7…

Flooding Legal Aid

Flooding Legal Aid AppalRed Legal Aid held a disaster relief clinic on Wednesday. Attorneys were onsite at CANE Kitchen in Whitesburg helping flood victims with FEMA appeals.Whitney Bailey, staff attorney at AppalRed, said she understands how overwhelming it has been for families to receive denials during this time.AppalRed said they do want to continue…

Animal Shelter Donation

Animal Shelter Donation The Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter (KRRAS) received a large donation from Petco Love and PetSmart Charities.Both charities donated $25,000 each in disaster relief funds for a donation of $50,000 going to the animal shelter.The donation will help KRRAS care for the hundreds of lost and surrendered animals after the severe…

Portable Heaters

Portable Heaters For any Breathitt Countians impacted by the flood that are in need of portable heaters this fall and winter, Breathitt County Emergency Management is looking to help.Breathitt County Emergency Management is currently compiling a list of people who have no source of heat or no electric to submit to the state in…

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month EKU is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month for the 12th year with an on-campus street fair.Students and faculty from several different Latin American countries shared their culture and contributions with the community. And, growing is an understatement. The campus reports, over the last eight years, LatinX students have doubled in population,…