KY Mining Accident Claims A Life

KY Mining Accident Claims A Life Kentucky authorities have released the name of a man killed in an eastern Kentucky mine accident. The Energy and Environment Cabinet said Jeffery Norman Sloan, 56, of Clinton, Tennessee died after being struck by a shuttle car Monday morning at Toms Fork Mine in Bell County off Ky.…

New Visitor’s Guide Released

New Visitor’s Guide Released The Kentucky Department of Tourism has released a new visitor’s guide that features stories by Kentuckians telling of their own experiences. The agency says the 2019 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide focuses on some of the highlights of the state’s tourism industry, including food, horses, outdoors, history, music, arts and events,…

KY-Based Mattress Store Filed For Bankruptcy

KY-Based Mattress Store Filed For Bankruptcy Kentucky-based retailer Innovative Mattress Solutions has filed for bankruptcy.The company, which owns Sleep Outfitters, Mattress Warehouse, and Mattress King is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.As a result IMS is expected to close some of its 155 stores.According to court documents, Lexington-based Tempur-Sealy, has agreed to provide up to…

Changes In KY Elk Hunting

Changes In KY Elk Hunting The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is offering something new for this year’s elk season: a permit that gives archery and crossbow hunters a choice in whether to take a male or female elk.Gabe Jenkins, the state’s elk program coordinator, says the new option should increase the…

Monday Weather Woes

Monday Weather Woes It will be another dreary day across the mountains, with morning snow giving way to some possible drizzle as temps warm during the afternoon. There could be a very brief period of freezing drizzle. Cloudy skies will be the name of the game most of the day. There could be a…