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Click It Or Ticket Police across Kentucky will be participating in a campaign to enforce the use of seat belts later this month officials said.The annual Click It or Ticket campaign will run Nov. 16-29, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety said in a statement. Motorists are reminded to use their seat…
Humana Hiring Vets In Kentucky Health insurer Humana Inc. says it plans to hire an additional 600 military veterans and 150 military spouses in Kentucky during the next four years. Gov. Andy Beshear says Humana’s announcement is an example of how businesses can turn “our gratitude into action” by hiring veterans. The governor joined…
Wright Concrete And Construction Coming To Pikeville A new tenant will soon join the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park in Pikeville.City officials have announced Wright Concrete and Construction, Inc. will lease and develop a building under construction at the park.The facility will house the company’s corporate offices and bring in a mixed materials plant from…
Thanksgiving Guidelines For Kentucky Gov. Beshear released guidance in his daily COVID-19 update Tuesday to make sure that Kentuckians celebrating Thanksgiving don’t leave their doors open to the virus. It includes avoiding gatherings with people who don’t live in your household, choosing to not host or attend crowded parades, avoiding shopping in crowded areas,…
Kentucky’s AG Joins Election Lawsuit Kentucky’s Republican attorney general joined in a lawsuit Monday challenging mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania, saying what happens elsewhere in a presidential election matters to Kentuckians.Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear criticized Daniel Cameron’s involvement, saying that “not recognizing the peaceful transition of power is un-American.” Source: MG News …
Education Scholarship Campaign A new statewide campaign is promoting a scholarship program that helps adults finish their associate degrees.The new campaign announced by Gov. Andy Beshear’s office is called “Never Underestimate You!” and promotes the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship.The scholarship covers the remaining cost of tuition and fees after federal, state and campus grants…
Daniel Boone National Forest Free Entrance The Daniel Boone National Forest is waiving fees at most recreation and camping sites at the Kentucky forest Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day.All recreation sites except concessionaire-operated Grove Drive-In Campground will be free to the public, forest officials said. The waiver continues overnight for campers at developed…
Health Officials Urge Cancelling Thanksgiving During Governor Andy Beshear’s COVID-19 briefing on Monday, he said large family gatherings are one of the reasons the deadly virus continues to spread.“My bigger concern for Thanksgiving is what you do when you get to where you’re going, as opposed to travel,” Beshear said.Along with Beshear, Dr. Jon…
Serious Car Crash In Corbin The Corbin Fire Department responded to a car crash involving two cars Monday evening.On Facebook, fire department officials say the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 26 and the entrance to 3041.One person was removed from one car. Two other people were extricated from another car.Oak Grove Volunteer…
Perry County School Classes Cancelled Superintendent Johnathan Jett released a statement informing parents that schools in the Perry County school district will cancel classes until November 30.“Over the last few weeks, we have attempted to find ways to bring students back in-person. Unfortunately, with the increase in cases this is not possible at this…