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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…
Pike County Attorney Howard Keith Hall Resigns Pike County Attorney Howard Keith Hall resigned as county attorney, effective Monday. In his resignation on Tuesday, Hall said he will continue to practice law privately and will run for Pike Circuit Judge. He served as the county attorney for 24 years. Assistant County Attorney Kevin Keene,…
Civil Legal Aid Available A website and phone number have been established for Kentucky residents seeking civil legal aid amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced.Kentucky residents experiencing a civil legal problem due to the coronavirus or have an issue that has been made worse by the virus can call 833-540-0342 to be connected to…
Approval Of More Unemployment Assistance Kentucky won quick federal approval to add $400 to the weekly unemployment checks for about 80,000 people who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday.The state applied for the short-term, supplemental aid this week. Eligible recipients should start receiving the payments in early September,…