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University Of Pikeville Administrator Going To Japan The University of Pikeville’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer Lori Werth has been selected by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to Japan.Werth will have the opportunity to learn about Japan’s education…
Breonna Taylor Family Awarded Millions Months after the police killing of Breonna Taylor thrust her name to the forefront of a national reckoning on race, the city of Louisville agreed to pay the Black woman’s family $12 million and reform police practices as part of a settlement announced Tuesday.Taylor’s death sparked months of protests…
AMEN House Food Pantry Feeding Students While in-person classes are no more for more and more Kentucky schools, students are continuing their studies at home– many of which without meals.The AMEN House food pantry in Scott County says they have seen needs rise since the pandemic, but say more and more parents are relying…
Bark Camp Recreation Area Reopening A popular Wise County campground is set to reopen soon following a full water system replacement.The ‘Bark Camp recreation area’ in Coeburn, Virginia has been closed for almost two years due to a water system failure but work is now underway to get the area back up and running.…
How To Do Halloween It won’t be long before the stoops on streets across Kentucky are crowded with kids anxious for collecting treats from neighbors for Halloween.But, this year, coronavirus may keep some on the couch.“We are still thinking through Halloween,” Governor Andy Beshear said, when asked about his plans during a COVID-19 update…
COVID-19 Tracking In Schools Responding to calls for greater autonomy by school administrators, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled new coronavirus guidelines Monday for re-opening.According to an emergency declaration signed by the governor on Monday, all public and private K-12 schools will be required to submit coronavirus data. The data will then be reflected in…
Big Idea Camp Learning virtually has come with many setbacks and issues for both parents and students. Especially if mom and dad are not teachers.“Not only are you being asked to be the employee at home, but now you’re being asked to be the supervisor of your child’s education at home,” said Jeremy Holbrook…
Pepsi Launches New Water Beverage PepsiCo is getting into the relaxation business with the launch of its new drink, Driftwell, which was unveiled Monday.The drink, described by the company as an “enhanced water” beverage, is meant to help relieve stress, according to news outlets. The drink is expected to be launched online later this…
Combs Fire Families Receiving Local Help Families that lose their homes in the Combs apartment fire now have First Presbyterian Church to lean on.Replacing possession lost in a massive blaze can be a daunting task, but volunteers at the church located in downtown Hazard are trying to fill the void.Last Friday, an apartment complex…
Beshear Won’t Interfere With Schools Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he will not issue another recommendation after Sept. 28 for no in-person class. The state’s goal now is to give counties the resources and let them decide.Beshear made the announcement Monday afternoon during a news conference.As of Monday, there have been five COVID-19 deaths…