KSU President Search

KSU President Search A panel charged with finding good candidates to lead Kentucky State University is hosting a forum to get public feedback.The university’s Presidential Search Committee will host the forum on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall, a statement from the school said. The group is seeking…

Hazard-Perry Tour Of Homes

Hazard-Perry Tour Of Homes In the spirit of Christmas and after being canceled last year due to the pandemic, The Hazard-Perry County Women’s Club Tour of Homes will take place next Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.People are encouraged to begin the tour at the Art Station where there will be a silent…

Jessamine County Schools Masking

Jessamine County Schools Masking The Jessamine County School System is reinstating a mask requirement for all students, staff and visitors.The move comes as cases both in the county and across the commonwealth are on the rise.“We probably had an increase of 84 cases in the past week, which is 67% higher than the previous…

Corbin Ice-Skating

Corbin Ice-Skating As another piece of the Christmas Village a Corbin favorite is back in the downtown area.For the second year in a row, the synthetic ice rink has been installed again near Sanders Park.It gives people in the region a chance to enjoy a holiday activity closer to home according to organizers. According…

Kroger Baked Goods Recall

Kroger Baked Goods Recall Kroger is recalling nearly 20 of its baked goods because the desserts may have too much iron in the ingredients.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the contaminated products were sold under the company’s Country Oven baked goods brand in 29 states including Kentucky. Source: MG News Return to News

Coal Miner Dies

Coal Miner Dies Unfortunately, authorities say a Kentucky coal miner has died in an accident at an underground mine.The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet said 48-year-old Lester Daugherty Jr. suffered critical injuries while performing maintenance at a 16,000-foot deep River View mine in Waverly.The state Division of Mine Safety sent investigators to the mine…

Together We Care Tuesday

Together We Care Tuesday A promotional menu will be available as Kentucky State Police Post 9 is partnering with Pikeville Applebee’s for Together We Care Tuesday.This Tuesday, Applebee’s on Cassidy Blvd will donate 50% of proceeds from certain menu items to Post 9?s Shop With a Trooper program, which allows children from the five-county…

Low Cost Mammograms

Low Cost Mammograms You will need a doctor’s referral to participate in the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Breast Center in Hazard Mamm’s Day Out mammogram screening event today, December 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.This event caters to those with no medical insurance, those with low insurance or those who cannot receive a screening during…

Finger Lickin Chicken Week

Finger Lickin Chicken Week While the list of participating restaurants isn’t yet known, City of Corbin leaders are preparing for a yearly tradition. “Finger Lickin’ Chicken Week” gives local restaurants a chance to prepare a $6.00 chicken dish.Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen said it plays a part in their main goal of shopping and…

UPIKE Nursing Program

UPIKE Nursing Program Then in an unrelated story, the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) are announcing a new educational and employment opportunity for nursing students. This week UPIKE President, Dr. Burton J. Webb, PMC President and CEO, Donovan Blackburn and Governor Andy Beshear shared the creation of the Rural Health…