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AG Cameron Files Opioid Lawsuit Attorney General Daniel Cameron is seeking a lawsuit to hold CVS accountable for allowing a surplus of opioids to become accessible in the midst of an opioid crisis in Kentucky.Between 2006 and 2014, CVS pharmacies in Kentucky purchased more than 151 million dosage units of oxycodone and hydrocodone from…
U.S. Small Business Administration Money Available Locally Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s announcement last week that more Kentucky counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance, the U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering more businesses and residents the chance to apply for low-interest loans.Officials say those affected by flooding and severe weather between February 27th…
American History Exhibit In Eastern KY A new American history exhibit from the Smithsonian is making a stop in Eastern Kentucky.The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) is partnering with The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program to bring the traveling Voices and Votes: Democracy in America museum to the area.The traveling exhibit shows the…
Shaping Our Appalachian Region Announcement U.S. Representative Hal Rogers and Governor Andy Beshear plan to meet with leaders of Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) for a special announcement regarding the 2021 SOAR Summit on Thursday,June 3rd beginning at 1 pm. Source: MG News Return to News
Vaccine Sites Still Available People in Kentucky are still deciding to receive COVID-19 vaccines.The FEMA multi day mobile vaccine continued Tuesday in several counties in Appalachia.“Considering the two mobiles and the London hub here, 200 county extension road, we’ve vaccinated slightly over 1,200 people since this started in late April,” said FEMA Media Relation…
I-64 Fatal Crash Unfortunately, at least one person has died in an accident involving multiple vehicles, according to Emergency Services.911 dispatchers say the multi-vehicle accident happened near mile marker 35 on I-64 Tuesday afternoon.This is near the Hurricane ext.All eastbound lanes were shut down for hours. Source: MG News Return to…
Reduced-Cost Insurance So far more than a million people have signed up forThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which has made reduced-cost insurance available to Kentuckians who qualify.Now, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that even more Kentuckians qualify for reduced-cost insurance according to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021.Starting August 15. more…
KY Roads Funding To help build, repair and maintain local sidewalks and rural roads, Governor Andy Beshear has announced that the state of Kentucky’s economy is making a comeback despite the COVID-19 pandemic.Gov. Beshear announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) granted more than $1 billion in construction project contracts since January 2020 and…
New Pikeville App A new app in Pikeville designed to bring convenience to your fingertips and skip the trip to city hall allows people to report potholes, open utility bills, or pay accounts.The app can be downloads for free for both Apple and Android phone users. Source: MG News Return to…
Bowling Green Man Killed Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) has issued a statement about the death of a Bowling Green man who was killed in a tragic accident.On Sunday night, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to White Avenue in reference to the missing person. Shortly after, the agency requested the assistance of the Richardsville…