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Former Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Killing Judge Files Motion to Dismiss Indictment
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Former Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Killing Judge Files Motion to Dismiss Indictment

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The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a judge has filed a motion to dismiss his indictment.See the Story
American Village honors fallen heroes at 5K and Memorial Day celebration - Shelby County Reporter
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American Village honors fallen heroes at 5K and Memorial Day celebration - Shelby County Reporter

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By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer MONTEVALLO – Beneath a soft Memorial Day rain, more than 100 runners and walkers carried American flags through the historic grounds of American Village, each step a tribute to a fallen hero. The inaugural Because of the Brave 5K, held on Monday, May 26, launched a day of remembrance and reflection at American Village, combining patriotic symbolism, historical education and personal acts of commemoration. The even…See the Story
SOAR Donates Laptops to Support SKCTC Students in Need
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SOAR Donates Laptops to Support SKCTC Students in Need

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Thanks to a generous gift from Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College will be able to relaunch its student loaner laptop program, helping students continue their education during times of hardship. The Southeast Education Foundation played a key role in securing and coordinating this gift, working closely with SOAR and campus leadership to ensure the donation would directly benefit students in nee…See the Story

Beautifying the town of Blackey - The Mountain Eagle

(Photo courtesy Nina Cornett) The recent addition of two pots of bright red geraniums, seen under the “Welcome to Blackey” sign, add beauty to welcome area visitors to Blackey see when they enter the town. The post Beautifying the town of Blackey first appeared on The Mountain Eagle.Whitesburg, Kentucky · WhitesburgRead Article

SNAP cuts could hurt grocery stores, too - The Mountain Eagle

Critics of proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are struggling to find evidence of how the cuts would help U.S. taxpayers. But they say one thing is clear: The changes outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill could leave thousands of rural Americans hungry. “Cuts to SNAP would affect residents of every state in all types of communities, but advocates fear the fallout could especially hit rural people, who are more …Whitesburg, Kentucky · WhitesburgRead Article

Festival is back for its 39th year in Whitesburg - The Mountain Eagle

Seedtime on the Cumberland returns for the 39th year this weekend, with food and craft booths and music ranging from Old Time to Punk. The annual festival will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at the Appalshop Solar Pavilion behind 91 Madison Street in Whitesburg. It will continue from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Parking is available beside the Letcher County Recreation Center and in downtown, and the pavilion can be reached via the co…Whitesburg, Kentucky · WhitesburgRead Article

Up to one-fourth of state’s coal miners have black lung, showing the need to maintain funding of federal agency - The Mountain Eagle

DR. BRANDON CRUM, A RADIOLOGIST and Black Lung B Reader, discusses his study of 877 miners, which shows an increasing number of miners have complicated Black Lung at earlier ages than ever before. (Photo by Sam Adams) Between a fifth and a quarter of central Appalachian miners have complicated black lung, a study by the largest black lung clinic in Kentucky indicates, underlining the need to maintain funding for the National Institute of Safety …Whitesburg, Kentucky · WhitesburgRead Article

More Tornadoes and Fewer Meteorologists Make for a Dangerous Mix that's Worrying US Officials

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WASHINGTON (AP) — As nasty tornadoes popped up from Kansas to Kentucky, a depleted National Weather Service was in scramble mode. The agency’s office in Jackson, Kentucky, had begun closing nightly as deep cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency began hitting. But the weather service kept staffers on overtime Friday night to stay on top of the deadly storms, which killed nearly 20 people in the Jackson office’s forecast area. It’…Tornado · United StatesSee the Story

Community Leaders Rally Against Proposed Cuts to LIHEAP Funding

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The program to help individuals avoid utility disconnection is at risk of being cut.  Recent reports indicate President Trump's budget plan includes cutting funding to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistant Program (LIHeap). Ironically, the SMILE Community Action group in Lafayette will be in Baton Rouge to join forces with action groups state-wide. SMILE helps to distribute LIHeap funds to families who need utility assist…See the Story

Letcher County native wins wins competitive internship with Department of Libraries - The Mountain Eagle

ARWEN SERGENT Letcher County native Arwen Sergent, a current Morehead State University student majoring in Public History, has been accepted into the competitive internship program at the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives (KDLA). This opportunity will provide her with hands-on experience in the field of archiving and library science, further preparing her for a future career as a librarian or archivist. Sergent, who graduated from Le…Whitesburg, Kentucky · WhitesburgRead Article

Water meeting planned May 5 - The Mountain Eagle

“The City of Fleming-Neon and other stakeholders will host a Community Water Meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Neon Lights Building. The meeting aims to address residents’ questions and concerns about local water services and provide important updates on infrastructure improvements and flood recovery efforts. The meeting will include a dedicated question-and-answer session, allowing community members to voice their concerns and r…Whitesburg, Kentucky · WhitesburgRead Article

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