Kentucky coal operator files for bankruptcy protection
Kentucky coal operator files for bankruptcy protection
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Roadbed collapse closes section of Mountain Parkway
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — A section of the Mountain Parkway has closed indefinitely due to the collapse of the roadbed under the pavement, Kentucky transportation officials said. The westbound lanes of the roadway were closed Wednesday at milepost 35.8 in Powell County, just west of the Wolfe County line,…
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Obama blasts Trump, praises Biden in new 2020 campaign video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama stepped up their attacks on President Donald Trump and defended their time in the White House in a new video showing their first in-person meeting since the coronavirus outbreak began. The 15-minute video,…
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Elkhorn City to host “Pop-up Restaurant Fundraiser” to fund 2021 fireworks
According to a Facebook post from Steven Taylor, a resident of Elkhorn City, this event will take place at the Elkhorn City Community Center, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, take-out is the only option available.
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Officials holding foster care forums virtually
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Virtual community forums to discuss ways to improve Kentucky’s foster care system are being held through the end of July, officials said. Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are hosting the regional meetings, which are open to the public but require registration, a statement…
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Pikeville Independent Schools sets opening plans
The Pikeville Independent Schools District has revealed its opening plans
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World virus cases near 15M; Trump says things will get worse
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The global tally of people infected with the coronavirus neared 15 million Wednesday, while in the worst-hit pandemic hot spot of the United States, President Donald Trump warned the pandemic would “get worse before it gets better.” With COVID-19 set to pass another shocking…
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Police: Woman hid pills in body to take them into jail
A woman is facing a felony charge out of Pike County
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Free school supplies event scheduled at Breaks Community Center, drive-through only
A back to school event has been scheduled at the Breaks Community Center on Thursday, July 23 at 11:00 AM. According to a Facebook post by the Millard School, this “Putting Prayers to Action” event will be providing a free backpack of school supplies to each child from the Buchanan County,…
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Kentucky plans virtual town hall on reopening schools, open to the public
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials plan to hold a virtual town hall on Thursday about reopening schools. The event will focus on reviewing the major points of the state’s “Healthy at School” guidance, according to statement from the Kentucky Department of Education. It is geared toward…
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