KY Entrepreneurship Challenge In Schools Kentucky Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton visited Knox Central High School, speaking to students about her Entrepreneurship Challenge.The Entrepreneurship Challenge requires students to group into teams of two to four, coming up with innovative business and problem-solving business ideas.Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton says it is important for students in rural areas…
Credit Card Freeze Americans can put their credit reports in the deep freeze – and “thaw” them whenever they want – without cost thanks to a federal law that recently went into effect.Spurred by the massive Equifax data breach in 2017 that exposed the private data of nearly half of all Americans, Congress passed legislation…
Hatfield McCoy Church Service Many people in Eastern Kentucky know the story behind the Hatfield and McCoy feud.Sunday morning, multiple descendants from the feuding families came together for a church service.The message? Peace and love.”The Hatfields and the McCoys did such terrible things to each other 150 years ago,” explained William Hatfield.William Hatfield is the…
30-Year Old Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Jackson County Fire The Jackson County Coroner has identified a body found in a house fire as 30-year old Aaron Van Winkle. Fire crews were called to a fire in the Clover Bottom area, near the rock quarry earlier this week. Firefighters found a body inside the…
24 Kentucky Counties Searching for Volunteers on Foster Care Review Boards Kentucky officials say volunteers are needed for county Citizen Foster Care Review Boards. The volunteers would review the cases of children placed in care because of dependency, neglect or abuse to ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Officials…
Two Men Indicted in 2015 Laurel County Murder Released A pair of men accused of murdering a Laurel County couple three years ago have been released. On Friday, a judge dismissed the case against Bradley Justin Lawson and Christian Roberts. Police had named them as the suspects in the deaths of Donnie and Sharon Jackson…
Living Archaeology Weekend The Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky is hosting a 30th annual Living Archaeology Weekend in September. A release from the Daniel Boone National Forest says the event brings artisans to the location where ancient Native Americans and early settlers once lived.Visitors will see flint knapping, hide tanning and spear throwing with…
Religion’s Role In Politics Religion’s role in politics and public policy is in the spotlight going toward the midterm elections, yet few Americans consider it crucial that a candidate be devoutly religious or share their religious beliefs, according to a poll just released by NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Just 25 percent of Americans…
Gaither Concert coming to Richmond, KY The Gaither Vocal Band will be in concert at the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond, KY, Saturday November 11 at 6:00 PM.
Basics of Life Fall Sharathon When we think about the basics of life, we usually start with the physical aspects: food, health, finances.