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Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules
A Franklin Circuit judge has given a legal victory to Hazard and several other Kentucky cities interested in imposing a restaurant tax. The tax, created by the legislature in 1980, is levied in about 50 of Kentucky’s 418 cities on retail sales of food and beverages in all restaurants in the city. The tax rate […] The post Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Fighting their way back from a brutal 3-13 start this season, the Harlan County Lady Bears ran their district mark to 5-0 and clinched the top seed in the upcoming 52nd District Tournament with a 10-0 five-inning win last Tuesday over visiting Bell County. “We had a lot […] The post Lady Bears lock up top seed with victory over Bell County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Trent Noah, one of five Harlan County natives to wear Kentucky Blue
Harlan County, a small region in eastern Kentucky with a population of just over 25,000, has produced a variety of well-known individuals. Of course, some of you may remember Cawood Ledford, former play-by-play announcer for Kentucky football and basketball for 39 years. Maybe even the name Jordan Smith, 2015 winner of The Voice, rings a bell. What about Nick Lachey, who managed to play himself on a couple episodes of One Tree Hill and participate in 17 reality shows in the same career?
Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions
The cities of Cumberland, Benham and Lynch are searching for a solution to issues with each of the cities’ wastewater facilities. A public meeting was held at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn recently where residents, state, county, and city officials met to discuss options for addressing the problem. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley talked about issues […] The post Tri Cities considering wastewater solutions appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Search warrant leads to drug bust in Harlan Co.
HARLAN CO., Ky. (WYMT) - Three people were arrested after police reportedly found them trafficking drugs. On Tuesday, deputies with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Hal Street in Cawood. Police arrested one suspect after he tried to get away on foot.
Jackson continues home run streak as Lady Dragons pound Knox
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Staff Report Harlan junior catcher Addison Jackson continued her home run streak, clearing the fence for the fifth straight game as the Lady Dragons rolled to a 19-4 win in three innings Tuesday over visiting Knox Central. Jackson drove in two runs with her eighth homer of the […] The post Jackson continues home run streak as Lady Dragons pound Knox appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hazard teachers recognized for excellence in teaching
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Three teachers with the Hazard Independent School district were recognized for excellence over the weekend. Patrick Hall, Cindy Lindon and Paul Spare received the Excellence in Teaching award from Campbellsville University in their respective grade levels. Superintendent Sondra Combs said, since 1987, the university has recognized...
Emma Owens will continue her basketball career in Virginia
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Harlan Lady Dragon Emma Owens signed to play college basketball at Southwest Virginia on Tuesday. Owens averaged 13.4 points per game last season, making her the team’s third-leading scorer. In their first-round district win over Harlan County, Owens scored 11 points and grabbed two rebounds.
Republican Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates debate
The Republican candidates for Bell County Commonwealth’s Attorney, incumbent Lisa Fugate and challenger Mike Taylor, faced off in a debate Thursday evening moderated by Brian O’Brien at the Bell Theater in Pineville. Taylor won a coin toss and was the first candidate to speak. He introduced himself as a practicing attorney in Middlesboro. “I started […] The post Republican Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates debate appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Invest Appalachia announces $16.6 million in new commitments
Invest Appalachia (IA) has announced commitments totaling $16.6 million from six new investors in support of the Invest Appalachia Fund (IA Fund). The IA Fund is designed to provide flexible community-first impact investment that reaches persistently under-resourced populations and geographies across central Appalachia. New investors include Truist Bank, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and Chordata Capital, as well as regional funders including the Dogwood Health Trust, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and Greater Clark Foundation. Launched in 2022, the fund has already deployed over $6 million in blended capital investment, in projects and businesses that advance climate resilience, equity, and community wealth-building, with the expectation of tripling that number in 2024.
Primary Election set for May, 21
Registered Republican and Democrat voters in Harlan County will head to the polls along with the rest of Kentucky on Tuesday, May 21, for the Primary Election, choosing their party’s candidates for select offices for the General Election in November. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. […] The post Primary Election set for May, 21 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Baseball Game Recap: Harlan Comes Up Short
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Harlan's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Knox Central Panthers on Tuesday. Harlan has not had much luck with Knox Central recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met. For Knox Central's part, they got a great performance from...
Black Bears’ comeback falls short in loss to North Laurel
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Harlan County’s comeback fell short Friday in an 8-6 loss to visiting North Laurel. Cooper Elza drove in two runs and scored three as he pounded out three hits to lead the Jaguars. Carter Kelley and Andrew Cupp added two hits each. Bradyn Evans, a sophomore, allowed six […] The post Black Bears’ comeback falls short in loss to North Laurel appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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