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Breathitt County Jail Museum Needs Help The Breathitt County History Museum is working to expand its exhibits into the old Breathitt County jail. The jail is registered as a national historic building.As of now, the jailhouse is still in need of new flooring and a sprinkler system before the exhibits can be moved in.With…
Work Training Classes Available In Eastern KY The Center for Rural Development is providing essential work skills training classes and financial assistance for unemployed and underemployed individuals in 14 Kentucky coal-impacted counties.The classes include workforce skills training in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Learning to Lead, and Time Management & Organizational Skills and one class in…
KY Supreme Court Rules In Case Of Trampoline Park Kentucky’s Supreme Court has ruled that a damage waiver signed by a parent at a trampoline park does not protect the park from liability in the case of an injured child.The Courier-Journal reports that the court said Thursday it reached a unanimous decision in a…
Firing Of State Aid Supported Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s chief of staff says he authorized the firing of a key aide to Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton. Blake Brickman said in a statement on Saturday to The Courier Journal that he authorized the firing of Adrienne Southworth, saying she repeatedly demonstrated poor judgment. The firing…
Electric Car Charging Stations Aren’t Utilities The Kentucky Public Service Commission has ruled that electric car charging stations are not utilities and don’t need to be subject to regulation.The ruling is intended to remove any ambiguity over the legal status of charging stations. The commission says it should also pave the way for more…
Interstate 75 Re-Opened In Scott County Traffic is moving again on Interstate 75 in Scott County after a crash left four passengers injured.It happened around 10:30 p.m. Sunday on southbound I-75 near the 141 mile marker.Transportation officials say the left two lanes were closed for several hours after the crash, but they have since…
Improved Signage Needed For 911 Calls First responders in Pike County say the safety of those they serve is at risk because of a failure to maintain proper signage for 911 addresses.Robert Kendrick, Greasy Creek Volunteer Fire Department chief, said there are many homes in the Greasy Creek area that are hard to find.”Which…
Shriners Raise Money For Local Hospital Every year, the Shriners raise thousands of dollars for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington.As the weather warms up, more bikes are hitting the pavement for this cause.Saturday morning, the 8th Annual Mountain Shrine Ride began in Whitesburg and ended at the MineShaft Harley Davidson shop in Pikeville.”It’s…
Former Williamsburg Pharmacist Sentenced in Opioid Distribution Case A now ex-pharmacist from Wiliamsburg has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for her role in the opioid crisis. 53-year old Kimberly Jones was sentenced by a US District Judge on Thursday. Jones was the owner and operator of Kim’s Hometown Pharmacy…
Pulaski Co. Motorcycle Crash Kills One, Injures Another One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday night in Eubank. Pulaski County deputies were called to the scene at the US 27 and KY 1247 around 7pm last night. Officials say an SUV crossed the road and pulled out in front of the two…