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Healthy At Home Eviction Relief Fund Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday the launch of the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund website, teamkyhherf.ky.gov, where Kentuckians now can visit and apply for assistance. He says this program will provide some much-needed relief to eligible tenants and property owners during these unprecedented times.Kentuckians can visit the…
Feeding The Hungry The Backwudz Vipors are continuing to give back to the Perry County community.Organizing a hot meal giveaway at the Orville Francis Community Center on Liberty Street, leader Todd Delph feels obligated to give back to those in need during these unprecedented times.“We help a lot of the community, a lot of…
Basketball Legend Dies Dwight Anderson, who earned the nickname “The Blur” because of his speed on the court playing basketball at Kentucky and Southern California, has died. He was 61.Anderson died Saturday at his home in Dayton, Ohio, according to the Montgomery County coroner’s office. The cause was not immediately known and autopsy results…
KY Hospitality Industry Sees Uptick The hospitality industry continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially these last several months.Randy Singh, the owner of Baymont Inn & Suites in London, says as many people travel this holiday weekend, but during the pandemic things were different. Singh says “Labor Day weekend actually kind…
More Students Enrolled In Dual-Credit Courses The number of Kentucky high school students enrolling in dual-credit courses has risen dramatically in recent years, according to a new report issued by higher education officials.For years, Kentucky education leaders have stressed the importance of dual-credit courses, which allow students to earn high school and college credits…
Proposed Urban Park A proposed urban park that would line the Ohio River along southern Indiana could become the first climate change-resilient riverside park designed in the Upper South and the Midwest, supporters say.The River Heritage Conservancy said its proposal for Origin Park is designed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 75-year flooding…
Kentucky Miner Back To Work A federal administrative court has reinstated a Kentucky miner who was fired from his job at a limestone mine after complaining about safety conditions and whether the mine was keeping workers safe from the coronavirus.The court temporarily reinstated Bill Whitmore to his job at the Riverside Stone mine last…
Go Kart Fun In Letcher County Eastern Kentucky has some options when it comes to the various form of Motorsports. Few are as unique as 510 Kartway in Letcher County.“The good thing about this track is it is run by all volunteers,” said Sherry Cornett. Source: MG News Return to News
KY Teacher Of The Year Nine educators have been named semifinalists for the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award.A winner will be chosen following an interview and a review of a classroom lesson, the Kentucky Department of Education and sponsor Valvoline Inc. said in a statement. Awards will be announced in October. …
More COVID Cases In KY Governor Andy Beshear announced 313 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky on Sunday. The state total now stands at 52,774 cases.“We’re seeing a dip in the number of new reported cases today, as we often do on weekends,” Governor Beshear said. “Let’s remember that while we believe we’ve managed to…