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Prestonsburg Taking Possible New Approach To Schools Prestonsburg city officials are looking into the idea of building new schools inside the city limits. With a new school system, school taxes within the city of Prestonsburg would then go to the new school district, meaning money could be taken away from the county schools.”We were…
New Propane Facility Producing Jobs In KY Kentucky officials say a company plans to put a propane tank manufacturing facility in a south-central Kentucky town. The project is expected to create 175 full-time jobs in the next several years.Gov. Matt Bevin’s office said Wednesday that the $10-million-plus project by Manchester Tank & Equipment Co.…
Floyd County Holds Mock Disaster Preparation Day Floyd County Emergency Management held a mock disaster training Wednesday, giving emergency response crew members a chance to get a hands-on simulation of a potential tornado, based on the tornado that tore through Salyersville in 2012.”We all got together to discusses what went right, what went wrong,…
Louisville Athletics Assistant Director Dies Jim McGhee, who worked with Louisville athletics since 1977, including the last 24 as assistant director for varsity sports and student life, has died. He was 73.The school announced in a release that McGhee’s visitation is May 13 with his funeral on May 14 at Watson Memorial Baptist Church…
Hiking Opportunities In Eastern KY They are calling it the ‘Hump Day Hike’. It is a guided tour through several trails developed by Pathfinders of Perry County and the Perry County Fiscal Court.With multiple trails ranging from easy to advanced, organizers say it is a way of highlighting the beauty of Eastern Kentucky and…
Department Of Fish and Wildlife Auctioning Items The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is set to hold a public auction of surplus and confiscated items.The auction is being held Monday on the department’s main campus in Frankfort.Among the surplus items that the public can bid on are tools, boats, outboard motors, cars…
U Of K Tuition Hike Expected University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has announced in-state undergraduate students will see tuition increase by 2.4% this fall.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the increase announced in a campus email sent Tuesday will bring the annual cost to $12,360. Out-of-state tuition will increase 6.2% to $30,680.Faculty and staff will…
Family-Friendly Retail Store Coming To London Kohl’s is coming to London.The department chain will set up shop in the old Kmart building, according to London-Laurel Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Paula Thompson.“I began working to get Kohl’s to come to London in 2009,” Thompson said. “Our community needs a department-type store for affordable family…
Video Coming To Prevent Child Abuse In KY A new video from the organization Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky is being sent to birthing centers across the state as a major effort to save young children’s lives from head trauma. “I think it’s a much bigger problem than you might realize. I saw a statistic…
Appalachian Wildlife Center Is Hiring Officials at the Appalachian Wildlife Center say they will employee 168 people at their center in Bell County.Officials say the average wage and benefits package for full-time employees will be $54,260. They add that the lowest full-time staff position will be budgeted at an annual wage and benefits package…