West Liberty hit by Tornado twice in three days »
While sitting at my desk in Frenchburg yesterday evening, the clouds began to darken and winds began to howl with a purpose. Before I could grab my camera and make it out the back door, the hail had started to pound the area with some as big as golf balls. Neighbors gathered in the door [...]
Purse snatcher on the loose »
If you have any information about identity or location of the individual in this photo, please contact Trooper Kenny Sandusky at the KSP Richmond Post. (859) 623-2402
Appalachian Children’s Home gives gift to PRIDE »
BARBOURVILLE, KY — Eastern Kentucky PRIDE recently received an unexpected Christmas gift in the form of a $500 donation from the Appalachian Children’s Home. “Because of PRIDE’s excellent community efforts throughout the year, we are pleased to be able to give back to such a worthy organization,” said Steve Yeary, executive director of the Appalachian [...]
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 [...]
Kentucky drivers entering peak season for deer collisions »
When asked to identify the most dangerous animal in the United States, most people, depending on where they live, would likely point first to a bear, mountain lion, alligator or even a shark. While those are all seemingly logical choices, statistics from the Insurance Information Institute reveal that the deadliest animal roaming the country is [...]
Woman formely of Breathitt dies in Richmond crash »
(From Lex18 with permission) Officials have released the identities of two woman killed in a head-on crash in Madison County early Friday morning. The Madison County Coroner says Pennifer McIntosh, 44, and Christina Blevins, 30, both died when the SUV they were in crashed head-on into a semi along I-75 at exit 87 around 1 [...]
Former Clay County Magistrate Sentenced 190 Months for Racketeering and Money Laundering Conspiracies »
FRANKFORT — A former Clay County magistrate was sentenced to 190 months in prison for using a criminal enterprise to make millions of dollars and control the county politics. U.S. District Court Judge Danny C. Reeves sentenced Bowling, 60, for conspiring with a former circuit court judge and other county officials in schemes that involved [...]
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 [...]
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