KY Congressman Rogers Favors New Federal Funding Deal KY Congressman Hal Rogers voted in favor of the new federal funding deal. He spoke on the house floor Thursday night, saying he was proud of his colleagues for putting the package together and reaffirmed his support for border security.”We have a crisis at our southern…
Water Rising Troubles In Pulaski County A break from the rain has not stopped the water from rising in Pulaski County and the high water on Lake Cumberland is creating problems for marinas. Reports indicate water levels continue to rise around a foot each day. “It’s bad, it’s bad we don’t know how high…
Solar Legislation Passes KY Senate Legislation backed by power companies picked up momentum over objections from solar power interests on Wednesday, as the Kentucky Senate passed the bill that would change how utilities provide credits to customers with rooftop solar panels.The Senate voted 23-12 to approve the measure, a few hours after it cleared…
Prom Dresses Stolen In Clay County God’s Closet in Clay County is trying to help girls find the dress of their dreams in time for prom, but a recent theft means the non-profit might not be able to help as much as it would like. The owners say the ministry now gives out more…
KY Fans Urged To Beware Of Counterfeit Tickets With Kentucky fans eager to upset top-ranked Tennessee in front of a sold-out crowd, Saturday’s matchup is Kentucky’s second home sell-out of the season and UK Athletics officials are warning people to watch out for counterfeit tickets.”Such as wiring money, that’s a no-no. It is a…
Owners Lose Everything In Perry County Fire Crews battled a house fire in Perry County Wednesday afternoon. The fire was in the Avawam community on Old Hwy 80. The road was shut down for a while but is back open. No one was inside at the time of the fire but people who lived…
Miners Are Optimistic Miners explained to the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce why they believe a future still exists for coal companies in the mountains despite the industry’s steady decline in past years.In Wednesday’s meeting, members expressed that Appalachia’s biggest assets, hard-working miners, will keep the need alive. Source: MG News Return…
Pikeville Pregnancy Care Center Holding Annual ‘Banquet for Life’ The Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center in Pikeville is holding their 6th annual ‘Banquet for Life.’ The event will have Dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. Pike Central High School’s Choir and Jazz band will also perform. The center claims to provide “passionate care and…
Martin Co. Sheriff Suspends All Law Enforcement After Funds Dry Up A Kentucky sheriff has told the local fiscal court he is suspending all law enforcement activities because of lack of funding. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports Martin County Sheriff John Kirk took the stage without invitation at a fiscal court meeting Monday. Kirk said…
Pike Central HS Student Searching for Bone Marrow Donor A Pike Central High School student is searching for a bone marrow donor. 16-year old Shalei Cobb was diagnosed with a rare disease called Neutropenia, and recently found out she has a form of leukemia. WYMT-TV reports students at Pike Central have organized several drives…