Permanently Flying The POW/MIA Flag Governor Andy Beshear filed a proclamation Monday that will order the POW/MIA flag to fly permanently at the state Capitol.”Every day we honor the sacrifices of Kentuckians and Americans who are still prisoners, missing or unaccounted for,” Beshear said. “To show our daily commitment to these heroes and their…
U.S. Representative Barr Running For Re-election Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr has filed for reelection seeking a fifth term next year in Kentucky’s 6th District.”Despite that fact that we’re now serving in the minority we continue to make a positive difference for the people of central and eastern Kentucky,” said Barr.Barr on Monday stressed…
Giving Gifts To Perry County Kids For the last five years, Primary Care in Hazard has provided gifts to children in need to Perry County Schools.Through each school’s resource center, a list of children in need is given to Primary Care. The staff fundraises throughout the year to collect gifts, while employees spend their…
Senator McConnell Helping Coal Miners Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell along with two other senators helped secure funding to protect coal families’ pension benefits.The act, which is called the “Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019,” secures funding for the 1974 miner pension plan.It also expands healthcare benefits provided under the coal miners health care…
Portion Of Highway 451 Closed In Perry County Perry County Dispatch says a road is closed due to a large mudslide.Highway 451 from Big Williard Road to Couchtown Road will be shut down until further notice. Source: MG News Return to News
Flu Season Hitting Hard In Kentucky Kentucky health officials say four people have died of the flu this season.The four people who have died of influenza since September are all adults, according to Kentucky’s Department for Public Health.On Thursday, the city of Louisville reported its first death of the flu season.The person who died…
Local Marine Being Buried A U.S. Marine who died in the battle during World War II is scheduled to be buried Monday in Louisville, Kentucky.The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said the remains of Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. John R. Bayens were officially accounted for in September though analysis of dental evidence and other methods.Bayens’…
McConnell Seeks Seventh Term Touting his leadership role as an asset for Middle America, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell filed for reelection Friday as the Kentucky Republican seeks a seventh term next year.McConnell, the longest-serving U.S. senator in Kentucky history, has tied himself closely to President Donald Trump as he prepares to defend himself…
Ralph Hall Christmas For Kids The Leatherwood Blackey Clinic in Perry County has been hosting a Christmas for Kids program for nearly 20 years.Ralph Hall started the program. He worked at the clinic for more than 30 years.”He wanted to make sure they all got a toy and some clothes for Christmas,” says an…
Kentucky Office Of Highway Patrol Keeping Roads Safe The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and state police have announced a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to reduce impaired driving fatalities.The campaign began last week and will continue through Jan. 1, according to a statement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.The campaign will include…