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KY Eviction Relief Fund Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the creation of an eviction relief fund.Beshear says it’s aimed at keeping people in their homes by reimbursing landlords for missed rent payments during the coronavirus pandemic.Beshear signed an executive order Monday setting up a system aimed at helping prevent evictions while assisting landlords.He says…
KFC Drops Slogan, For Now During a worldwide virus-induced pandemic, proper hygiene is key. To follow along with that message, it appears some changes are happening for the commonwealth’s most famous food chain.Kentucky Fried Chicken is pulling its famous “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan from its campaigns. The slogan, which has been around for…
Lee County Schools Go Remote Lee County Public Schools will operate with remote-only instruction beginning today the school system announced Monday evening. Officials say Lee County schools will continue remote instruction through at least Friday, Sept. 4.“The operational status of LCPS will be consistent with the Phase I guidance from the Virginia Department of…
Eastern KY Veteran’s Center Battling COVID-19 After the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center saw a spike in COVID-19 cases on Saturday it has experienced another increase according to the executive director of the Office of Kentucky Veterans Centers Mark Bowman one employee and five veterans had tested positive for the virus at the facility.Since then,…
Pumpkin Patch Supports Trump Truett Pumpkin Patch is located in Jackson County. During the fall season, it offers a petting zoo, pumpkins, and a list of fun activities. The owner says this year the pumpkin patch is showing support for police officers as part of its corn maze design.With acres of corn, Truett said…
Kentuckians Speaking At RNC Several Kentuckians are slated to speak at the Republican National Convention this week.The Trump campaign has released its list of scheduled speakers.Senator Rand Paul and Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron are scheduled to speak on Tuesday.Nicholas Sandmann, the Covington Catholic student who sued several national news outlets after his viral…
Road Construction Along US 460 Mountain Enterprises has begun a new roadwork project on US 460.According to a statement from Kentucky Highway District 12, officials are saying that the work will take place between East Ridge High School and the intersection at Mouthcard near the Dollar General store. To assist drivers during the two…
Cash For The Unemployed Kentuckians who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic can expect to begin receiving some additional cash soon. The state’s application for additional federal unemployment assistance was approved on Friday. That will mean an additional $400 a week those on unemployment due to the pandemic. Of that money,…
Pulaski County HS Football Looking for New Opponent After Henry Clay Cancels Henry Clay football has cancelled its first two games of the season, citing “safety concerns” for their student-athletes. The Blue Devils plan on opening the 2020 season on September 25 at Central Hardin High School. Pulaski County High School, one of Henry…
Kentucky Derby to be Run Without Fans For First Time The Kentucky Derby will run without fans for the first time, Churchill Downs announced Friday, citing increasing COVID-19 cases in the area. It will be the second Triple Crown race this year without spectators, following the Belmont Stakes in June. The Derby and Kentucky…