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Evarts receives funds for water system upgrades
The city of Evarts has long been dealing with issues with the city’s embattled water system. The city ...
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Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions
The cities of Cumberland, Benham and Lynch are searching for a solution to issues with each of the ...
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Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest
A man and woman are facing charges including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine ...
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Call for nominations for Best of Harlan County
Our Best of Harlan County promotion is now underway with the launch of the nomination round. Now through ...
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Representative Adam Bowling provides budget info to Chamber
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kentucky State Representative Adam Bowling during their regular May meeting. Bowling ...
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Kennedy Washington loves ‘everything’ about UK volleyball
Middle blocker Kennedy Washington did not have a typical journey to becoming a member of the Kentucky volleyball ...
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Kentucky Hunters for Hungry had highest totals in 2023
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry posted its highest-ever totals ...
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Immunization rates continue to fall in Kentucky
The immunization crisis in Kentucky is not just a Kentucky issue, but is happening nationwide. “It’s not going ...
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Holland: Do we love God and ourselves enough to change?
By Billy Holland Columnist I recently read a story about an elderly preacher who was invited each ...
Obituaries
Virginia Peirce Carmical, 94
Virginia Peirce Carmical 94, widow of Willard Carmical and formerly from Harlan County, passed away peacefully at the ...
Sports
Jackson continues home run streak as Lady Dragons pound Knox
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Staff Report Harlan junior catcher Addison Jackson continued her home run ...
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Dragons’ win streak snapped with losses to Leslie, Perry
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. A seven-game Harlan winning streak came to an end with a ...
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Suicide prevention tool available online for free
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating ...
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Kentucky becomes first state to be geographically photographed entirely from sky
Kentucky has become the first state in the nation to capture oblique (side/angle view) photography of its entire ...
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UK basketball’s SEC slate unveiled
Coach John Calipari will bring Arkansas to Rupp Arena next season and Kentucky will have some new places ...
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Sunshine Volunteer Fire Station No. 1 officially opened
The Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department is now officially stationed at their new facility in Sunshine after decades of ...
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Black Bears’ comeback falls short in loss to North Laurel
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Harlan County’s comeback fell short Friday in an 8-6 loss to ...
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Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Fighting their way back from a brutal 3-13 start this season, ...
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A remarkable opportunity for Cumberland, Benham and Lynch
In February, I wrote to you the citizens of the Tri-City area outlining the critical condition of your ...
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Former Rutgers QB, Owensboro standout Gavin Wimsatt transfers to UK
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops added another experienced quarterback to the roster on Tuesday. Rutgers signal caller Gavin Wimsatt ...
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Ky. State Parks to celebrate centennial with special events
This year’s celebration of Kentucky State Parks’ 100th anniversary continues with a variety of events taking place each ...
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Retailer Warby Parker penalized for letting Kentuckians take online vision test
Warby Parker, an online retailer of prescription glasses, contact lenses and sunglasses, has agreed to pay at least ...
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Roark: Boy and girl trees
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Spring has moved on from blooming wildflowers to trees in bloom, and ...
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Primary Election set for May, 21
Registered Republican and Democrat voters in Harlan County will head to the polls along with the rest of ...
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Leitchfield water main washed out in recent Kentucky storms
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Today After Gov. Andy Beshear initially reported a Leitchfield hospital needed to relocate its ...