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USDA approves Emergency Conservation Program Assistance for portion of Laurel County

Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson

USDA approves Emergency Conservation Program Assistance for portion of Laurel County

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Laurel County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from EF 4 Tornado that occurred May 16, 2025. ECP provides cost-share and technical…See the Story

Barbourville man arrested following drug trafficking investigation

Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson

Barbourville man arrested following drug trafficking investigation

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BARBOURVILLE — A local man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a weekend investigation led to a substantial narcotics seizure, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.See the Story

The Cupps, Gary Dugger perform in tornado-affected community

Tornado · Jackson

The Cupps, Gary Dugger perform in tornado-affected community

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Residents of Finley Trailer Park gathered last Wednesday evening for a musical performance aimed at bringing the community together after the May 16 tornado.See the Story

London man sentenced to 13 years on weapons charge

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A local man is facing 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to a weapons charge.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson See the Story

Hope for London Board formed at follow-up meeting with The Hope Initiative

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A locally-led long-term recovery team was formed at a follow-up meeting between London-Laurel County leaders and The Hope Initiative on June 3.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

Local boy named honorary Walmart truck driver

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A local 2-year-old boy in remission with a rare form of liver cancer became an honorary Walmart private fleet driver Saturday morning.Walmart · Jackson Read Article

Laurel County Board of Education approves tentative budget, funds request

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The Laurel County Board of Education has met twice in recent weeks.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

Rochester Wendy's Supervisor Acquitted of Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges

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ROCHESTER — The supervisor at a Rochester Wendy’s who was accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile employee while working was acquitted of all charges on Wednesday, June 11. Dane Robert Nelson, 35, of Faribault, was charged with one felony count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct by a person in a position of authority and one gross misdemeanor count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Following a three-day trial, an Olmsted County ju…Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson See the Story

Lit kicks off Town Center London Strong Concert Series

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With the leering threat of a storm proving to be a false alarm, alternative rock band Lit kicked off the Town Center London Strong Concert Series with a lively show Friday night.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

Fiscal Court approves $46.3 million budget for upcoming fiscal year

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The Laurel County Fiscal Court approved a $46,345,254 budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year Monday during its regular meeting that morning.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

Mia & Wes on Main celebrates recent opening with ribbon-cutting

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After five years of creating designs for weddings, a London couple has opened a floral shop that is now booking for 2026.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

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