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David Karem Award Nominations Being Accepted Kentucky education officials are accepting nominations for the David Karem Award.The award recognizes a policymaker, education leader or citizen who has made a positive, statewide impact on public education in the state, the Education Department said in a statement. It is named for former Kentucky Board of Education…
State Of KY Offices Closed Due to the impact of the latest winter storm that has impacted the state and dangerous road conditions, Gov. Beshear has announced that state office buildings are closed again during the day today. The Governor says “transportation crews have been and will continue to aggressively treat roads as well…
National Guard Helping Boyd County National Guard members are on duty in Boyd County, Kentucky, helping people who can’t leave their homes on their own due to the slick, dangerous conditions.The county remains under a state of emergency.Boyd County Judge Executive Eric Chaney tells news outlets that it’s sounding and looking like a war…
Restoration Ministries Provides Shelter Restoration Ministries in Laurel County opened up an emergency shelter.The post on Facebook says the church has gas heat and a gas stove.If you can get out, the church is providing a warm place to stay at 420 Lily School Road in Lily. Source: MG News Return…
Hillbilly Days 2021 Is Cancelled Unfortunately, the City of Pikeville, in conjunction with the Pike County Health Department, has made the difficult decision to cancel Hillbilly Days 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic according to a city press release.Since 1977, Pikeville has welcomed community members and visitors to enjoy one of the state’s largest…
Pike County Records Decline In COVID-19 cases The Pike County Health Department is reporting a fairly consistent decline in new COVID-19 cases, though health officials warn that it may be too soon to start shaking hands again.Currently, Pike County’s total number of cases is 5,069 cases, with 997 of those being active cases. 4,021…
Safer At Home With Johnson, Floyd, Martin, Knott and Pike counties hard hit by icy and freezing conditions local law enforcement is urging everyone to continue staying home today for personal safety and for road crews to do their job. Source: MG News Return to News
Green River National Wildlife Refuge Expanding The Green River National Wildlife Refuge in western Kentucky is expanding by 437 acres (177 hectares), U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said.The land acquired by the refuge, which was officially unveiled in 2019, will be used for conservation, hunting, fishing and economic growth, McConnell said in a…
Eastern KY Weather Impacting Traffic Many local law enforcement and fire department officials throughout Eastern Kentucky have been posting on Facebook the numerous crashes they’ve responded to over the weekend and heading into the new week with more frigid temperatures and icy conditions to come. Officials are urging drivers to use caution when driving…
Big Sandy Regional Call Center A regional effort is underway to make sure anyone who is eligible to register for a vaccine has the access to do so.The Big Sandy Regional Call Center goes live today to help people in the eligible tiers who may not have access to the internet, or may just…