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Harlan County Conservation District provides budget report
The Harlan County Fiscal Court heard the annual budget report from the Harlan County Soil Conservation during the panel’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April, 16, at the Harlan County Courthouse. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called on David Howard to provide the report and update the magistrates on activities by Harlan County Soil Conservation District. […] The post Harlan County Conservation District provides budget report appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Traffic stop results in drug arrest
A Harlan County woman is facing multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine and heroin after allegedly being found in possession of the substances following a traffic stop. Rebecca Helton, 44, of Wallins, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Carmical on April 17. According to a press release, Carmical performed a traffic stop on […] The post Traffic stop results in drug arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
SWVA woman sentenced to 10 years on meth charges
JONESVILLE, Va. (WYMT) - A Pennington Gap, Virginia woman was sentenced to 10 years in the Virginia penitentiary by the Lee County Circuit Court on April 23. According to the office of Lee County Commonwealth’s Attorney H. Fuller Cridlin, Melinda Davis was sentenced after she was convicted on methamphetamine distribution charges.
Upgrades at Harlan Independent’s athletic complex nearing completion
The Harlan Independent School District is currently seeing new construction and upgrades at the Joe Gilley Athletic Complex, with the work expected to be completed in time for the next school year. Superintendent C.D. Morton provided some details on the ongoing projects during an interview following a recent Harlan Independent School Board meeting. “We’re building […] The post Upgrades at Harlan Independent’s athletic complex nearing completion appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Dream come true:’ Historic conservation project in EKY was far from guaranteed
MIDDLESBORO — Senator Robin Webb remembers going to Perry County in 1997 to watch the first Rocky Mountain elk release with her father. It was the first step of Kentucky’s elk restoration program, and it took place on reclaimed coal mine land. Tuesday, Webb teared up as she...
Parent Fair held at Hazard High School
Hazard High School hosted its annual Parent Fair on Tuesday, April 23, at the school football field, welcoming community members to explore summer programs while showcasing numerous community partners, including Save the Children, Partners for Rural Impact, Mountain Comprehensive Care, HCTC, ARH and many more. Attendees of the event were welcomed to distributed free supplies, gift bags and served food and drinks. The event featured a raffle, offering gift baskets and coolers, with a grand prize of three bicycles. "Every 15 minutes we give some prizes away, at the end the grand prizes are the bicycles. Our teachers make some of the baskets, Camp Nathaniel made a basket, and the district purchased the bicycles; everybody pitches in," said Hazard Independent Schools Superintendent Sondra Combs. Photos by Justin Begley.
Harlan Center to host Guardian Angels event
The Harlan Civic Center will be the location for the first Guardian Angels event on Wednesday, April 24, the event is specifically for those who serve as guardians for children whose parents cannot take care of them. According to a press release, the event is dedicated to recognizing and supporting grandparents, relatives, and friends who […] The post Harlan Center to host Guardian Angels event appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Group of Pineville students visit Flight 93 Memorial
The Pineville Independent School Board heard from teacher Kim Yates and a group of students who were able to make a special trip to the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation and the 9:57 Project. Yates explained that she was looking for a way to connect her students to 9/11 […] The post Group of Pineville students visit Flight 93 Memorial appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Harlan County Courthouse News
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Marriage Licenses Annette Halcomb, 43, of Coldiron, to Erica A. Mandrell, 42, of Coldiron. Millard R. Tackett, 26, of Harlan, to Katelynn L. Pace, 27, of Cranks. Alex McKinnley Jackson, 19, of Manchester, to Andrea Shae Crosby, 24, of Harlan. Christopher Rowe, 39, of Evarts, to Bethany Morgan, 27, of Evarts. […] The post Harlan County Courthouse News appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky River Health Consortium breaks down substance abuse barriers
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Wednesday, the Kentucky River Health Consortium gathered together at the Perry County Public Library for an event called “Picking up the Pieces.”. Officials said it was an effort to make a difference in the lives of folks throughout the Kentucky River Region. “I think...
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