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Club at Ky. elementary school making a difference for kids on another continent
CLAY CITY, Ky. (WKYT) - An after-school club at Clay City Elementary School is making an impact on kids on the opposite side of the world. It’s called the “Kids Who Care Club” and the students involved are making a difference that goes all the way to Africa!
Student stays busy perking up others
(ST. HELENS) — A senior at St. Helens High School, Matthew Boren serves his school in many ways, helping out in the kitchen, assisting with laundry, and, most importantly, helping lift the spirits of those around him. Boren is in the transition program at St. Helens High, which means he is working on life skills and work training until he turns 21. It’s challenging for Boren since he experiences a...
Flat Gap woman arrested following one-vehicle crash
A one-vehicle collision led to the arrest of a Flat Gap woman on charges of alcohol intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident May 10. Deputy Isaac Owens of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said he was dispatched to a Flat Gap residence in reference to a woman who called 911 and said she was involved in a single-vehicle crash and could not open the driver’s side door, according to the arrest report.
Breathitt Co. officials look to curb food insecurity
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Food insecurity is an ongoing issue for people across the nation, including Breathitt County. From inflation to transportation, there are several barriers folks face trying to get food. Jackson Mayor Laura Thomas said folks have to choose between buying fresh food for more money or...
Monday marks 10 years of opening of Big Four Bridge to pedestrians, bicyclists
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Monday marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Big Four Bridge. On May 20, 2014, Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore helped cut the ribbon on the old rail bridge, opening the Jeffersonville ramp to pedestrian traffic. Moore remembers the day well, as it fell on...
Softball Game Recap: Belfry Triumphs
Belfry's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Breathitt County Bobcats. For Breathitt County's part, Catlin Pennington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Pennington has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
Broadleaf Arbor housing in St. Helens nears full occupancy
With a current waiting list of 517, the Broadleaf Arbor housing development in St. Helens is expected to be fully occupied by the end of May. Project manager Wendy Klein told Pamplin Media Group, “We are at 90% occupied, so we’re working to get all the units occupied by the end of this month (May). We only have 28 or 29 units left to fill.” Broadleaf Arbor, located on Gable...
Hazard continues winning streak with win over Jackson County
Hazard pushed its winning streak to five games with a 9-6 win over Jackson County Friday evening. The win helped the Bulldogs improve their record to 19-10 on the season. Hazard had six doubles on the game to help them pick up the big win. The Bulldogs got going in...
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