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Show Of Solidarity People from all walks of life put aside their differences in a show of solidarity.Hundreds of people gathered inside the Fayette County Public Schools Central Office Wednesday for a vigil to honor the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.Mayor Jim Gray, Police Chief Lawrence Weathers, Superintendent Manny Caulk, U.S. Rep. Andy…
University Of The Cumberlands Leaves The KY Baptist Convention The last general education school in Kentucky affiliated with the Southern Baptist denomination is stepping out on its own.University of the Cumberlands staff say they want to assure students and parents alike that the university will remain a religious campus.”The mission of Cumberlands is not…
Flu Shots At Pike Central High School Today Pike Central High School officials are offering flu shots. Students will need to bring a signed consent form and a copy of their insurance card.Only United Healthcare (private insurance) and The Hospital are the only two insurances that will not pay for the immunization in the…
Eastern KY Fall Foliage Almost Gone Locals and tourist are falling for the colors across Eastern Kentucky.”The fall foliage is absolutely popping. Nature has actually given us a beautiful color pallet,” said Trinity Shepherd, a Park Interpreter for Jenny Wiley State Park.Eastern Kentucky is also near peak season, so there is no better place…
Manchin Leads Morrisey In Latest Poll Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is now 16 percentage points ahead of his Republican challenger, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. That’s according to a new Gray Television poll released Monday.In the survey of 650 likely voters in West Virginia, Manchin has 52 percent support, while Morrisey has 36…
HEART Program Available For Winter Heating The Kentucky Service Commission approved Kentucky Power’s plan to help more families in need during the winter.The plan was approved Tuesday. The name of the plan, formerly known as Home Energy Assistance Program is now called the Home Energy Assistance in Reduced Temperatures (HEART) program. The name change…
Farmer Assistance Request From KY This week Governor Matt Bevin submitted a request for an emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky farmers. The request was sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture following months of heavy rains and severe weather, which caused flooding and wind damage across Kentucky. This affected farmers’ crops, buildings, equipment and…
Voter Hotline Available In KY Kentucky’s attorney general says a hotline has been set up for people to report violations of state election laws.Attorney General Andy Beshear says his office’s hotline is available during regular business hours and open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Eastern time) on Election Day next Tuesday. The hotline…
City Of Pikeville And EnerBlu Sign Jobs Agreement The City of Pikeville and EnerBlu officials signed an important agreement which could fast forward the groundbreaking process and the creation on around 1,000 jobs. EnerBlu is a high power technology company and builds products that support a clean environment. “It’s a huge day for Pikeville,…
Powell County Receives Road Funding The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is announcing that the Powell County Fiscal Court will receive $72,743 in County Road Aid emergency funds. These funds will be used for slide repairs in two locations; on Hatchers Creek Road (CR 1018) and Hatton Creek School Road (CR 1208). “The Bevin administration is…