Transportation Cabinet awards three highway improvement contracts for District 10 counties »
Projects in Breathitt, Estill and Perry counties JACKSON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded three contracts totaling nearly $800,000 for three highway projects impacting three counties in the Department of Highways District 10. Contracts awarded as part of the November 2011 letting are: · A $124,169.01 contract for installation of guardrail on KY [...]
Former Clay County Circuit Court Judge Sentenced 320 Months for Racketeering, Money Laundering and Voter Fraud Conspiracies »
FRANKFORT — A former Clay County circuit court judge described as the leader of a long running criminal enterprise that made millions of dollars and controlled politics in the county was sentenced to 320 months in prison by a federal judge. U.S. District Court Judge Danny C. Reeves sentenced the 67 year-old for conspiring with [...]
Kentucky’s retail food prices rise five percent in first quarter of 2011 »
The latest Marketbasket Survey, conducted by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation in March 2011, indicates that average retail food prices made noticeable increases in supermarkets across the state during the first quarter of the year. According to the survey results, the total cost of 40 basic grocery items was $114.94 – up by $5.73, or [...]
Funds announced for PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month in April »
PRIDE has granted Breathitt County and the City of Jackson up to $8,000 to pick up roadside litter, offer free trash drop-off events and remove dumps during PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month in April. Breathitt County is eligible for $7,500, and $500 is available to Jackson. The funding levels are based on the number of [...]
For second straight year, KYTC District 10’s Estill County crew produces a state champion equipment operator »
Justin Riddell wins truck and trailer “alley dock” competition at statewide Equipment Roadeo JACKSON, KY – For the second straight year, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Highways District 10 – specifically the Estill County maintenance crew – has produced a state champion equipment operator. Justin Riddell brought home the championship in the truck and [...]
Deer on the move; safety quiz prepares drivers »
HIGHWAY DISTRICT 12 – September 29, 2010 – Deer are on the move in Eastern Kentucky. Motorists should be prepared for encounters with the antlered wildlife, their does and fawns. There are more vehicle crashes involving deer in October, November, and December. Mating season is the primary factor, combined with hunters and hikers causing [...]
Winning bid at 47th Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Auction raises a record-breaking $1.6 million for charity »
Louisville, KY (August 26, 2010) – The halls of the Kentucky Exposition Center’s South Wing B rang loud as the 47th Kentucky Country Ham Auction came to a close this morning, bringing in a record-breaking $1.6 million for the state fair’s grand champion ham. The live auction highlighted Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual breakfast before a [...]
Heat Kills Batteries »
AAA call centers are currently experiencing record volume, as heat waves around the country decimate vehicle batteries. AAA advises all drivers to have their batteries tested, regardless of distance or frequency with which vehicles are driven. Heat is more damaging to car batteries than cold. Temperatures outside over 90 degrees Fahrenheit may create temperatures upwards [...]
KSP Reports Traffic Fatalities »
Thirteen Die On Kentucky Roadways Contact: Lt. David Jude Ph: (502) 695-6353 or (859) 707-7037 Media Release for: July 26, 2010 (FRANKFORT, KY) – Preliminary statistics* indicate that thirteen people died in thirteen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, July 19, through Sunday, July 25, 2010. Ten of the crashes involved motor vehicles and five of the [...]
IT Professionals-Silicon Hollow Association Launch Event June 21 »
As you are already aware, we have serious issues here in Eastern Kentucky regarding the lack of jobs. The Silicon Hollow Association is trying to bring in high paying, high tech jobs into our region and any help you can provide is most certainly appreciated- by me, by all members of the Association, and by [...]
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