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Johnson County native Chris Stapleton gives back to Lexington Habitat for Humanity

Jun 28, 2019

Johnson County native Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane donated $10,000 to Lexington Habitat for Humanity.

HCTC Nursing School ranks Number 4 in Kentucky

Jun 18, 2019

Hazard Community and Technical College’s Nursing Program has been ranked as the 4th best nursing program in Kentucky by RNCCareers.org.

AAA Forecasts Summer National Gas Price Average to Drop to $2.70

Are Americans Numbing to the Pain at the Pump?
Jun 17, 2019

AAA’s 2019 Gas Price Survey finds Americans are changing their perception of what they consider “too expensive” when it comes to filling up at the pump.

Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases While Enjoying the Outdoors

Jun 13, 2019

You’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add a bit of tick protection to your must-have items when you head out the door for an adventure, to garden or play.

As health departments face crippling pension costs, unless lawmakers intervene, health boss promotes a new model for them

Jun 12, 2019

Under the gun of new pension rules, Kentucky's health commissioner wants local health departments to drastically cut services, but he says the departments need the legislature to give them one more reprieve from big pension bills that would put dozens of them out of business in the next 12 months.

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Commissioner Quarles Says USDA Legal Opinion Provides Certainty to Hemp Industry

USDA Opinion Affirms Hemp May Be Transported Across State Lines
Jun 8, 2019

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles issued a statement following the publication of a legal opinion from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on hemp clarifying that hemp is a legal agricultural crop that can be moved across state lines:

Cattle Production is a Major Contributor to Kentucky Agriculture

Jun 6, 2019

LOUISVILLE, K.Y. – Cattle dot the hillsides all across the Commonwealth, in fact more than two million of them, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Cattle are raised on 38,657 farms in the state, which is just more than half of all farms. Cattle and calf sales totaled $1.0 billion …

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President of KY Steam Heritage Corp. Speaks at Chamber Dinner

By: Kara Thorpe
Jun 3, 2019

On Thursday May 23rd The Lee County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner was held at Youth Haven Bible Camp. In attendance at this dinner as a special guest was Chris Campbell; President of the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation. Chris told attendants of how Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. …

April Beattyville City Council Meeting

Monday Night’s Meeting Brings Forth Many Requests
Apr 14, 2019

On Monday April 8th 2019, Beattyville City Council held their regular monthly meeting at City Hall at 6pm.

5 Ways to Protect Pets This Winter

By Jessica Butler
Jan 4, 2018

In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Make sure your four-footed family members stay safe and warm by following these simple guidelines.