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Kentucky mother charged in death of infant daughter requests change of venue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Kentucky mother charged in the death of her 17-month-old daughter requested a change of venue for her trial, claiming the Knoxville media market, which includes Bell County, Kentucky, has altered public opinion. Erica Lawson, 21, was charged after her daughter died at East Tennessee Children’s...
Citing heavy publicity and threats, KY mom accused of killing toddler daughter asks for jury from outside her home county
Erica Lawson is so hated and her alleged crime so widely known in her home county that there's no way to ensure she can get a fair trial from jurors picked from the Bell County, Ky., area, her lawyers contend. They've filed a motion, along with dozens of pages of...
National Day of Prayer continues in Perry Co.
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - People made their way to the Hazard City Hall Amphitheater for a community celebration of National Day of Prayer. First Baptist Church Pastor Tim Reynolds said this is an important day for people of all walks of life to come together and worship. “That’s happening all...
Black Bears sweep Bath meet, Dragons place fifth at Middlesboro
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. By Abby Sherman Contributing Sports Writer The Harlan County track team traveled to Bath County on Friday to compete in the Bath County Invitational. The girls won their division with 160 points, defeating George Rogers Clark by 82 points. The boys won their division with 116 points. “I‘m really proud […] The post Black Bears sweep Bath meet, Dragons place fifth at Middlesboro appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest
A Harlan County man is facing charges including possession of a controlled substance after allegedly being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Anthony Smith, 49, of Totz, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on April 19. According to a press release, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a joint drug trafficking investigation along […] The post Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Avalanche of aid could help Kentuckians reinvent mountain economy
CORBIN — Eastern Kentucky is about to get an avalanche of federal and state money to help it transition from its largely disappeared coal economy, but some of its towns are already lifting themselves up and setting examples for the region. That was the upshot of the 36th annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference in Corbin, […] The post Avalanche of aid could help Kentuckians reinvent mountain economy appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
McLendon, Akal power Dragons in strong showing at Leslie race
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. By Abby Sherman Contributing Sports Writer The Harlan and Harlan County track teams traveled to Leslie County to compete in an open meet last Tuesday. Harlan placed third overall with 114 points in the boys division, while the girls were fifth overall with 28 points. Leslie County won […] The post McLendon, Akal power Dragons in strong showing at Leslie race appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bell County Hall of Fame class of 2023-24
The Bell County Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony and dinner for the class of 2023-24 on Saturday evening at the Pine Mountain State Park lodge. This year’s inductees include teams of distinction the 1956 Basketball Bobcats and Cheerleaders and the 1961 Lone Jack High School Basketball Team and Cheerleaders; Lone Jack Basketball Coach […] The post Bell County Hall of Fame class of 2023-24 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
High schoolers giving back to families affected by the floods in eastern Kentucky
BETHEL, Ohio (WKRC) - In July of 2022 a flood swept through Eastern Kentucky. 45 people lost their lives, thousands were displaced, and there is extensive damage to properties and infrastructure. Now, many communities remain on the road to recovery. That's why students and staff with the Grant Career Center...
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