The Harlan County Clerk’s Office recently gave the Harlan County Fiscal Court a look at new voting booths to be used during the upcoming General Election. The new equipment will allow multiple voters to vote at the same time while providing privacy for each voter while they cast their ballots. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley […] The post New voter booths allow greater privacy, access appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

A Cumberland man is facing multiple charged including trafficking methamphetamine after allegedly being found in possession of the drug following a traffic stop. Michael Johnson, 42, was arrested by Cumberland City Police Officer Aaron Smith on Oct. 7. According to a release, Smith conducted a traffic stop at approximately 1 a.m. on KY 179, commonly […] The post Traffic stop leads to drug arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

The Harlan County School District received top (Blue) ratings for eight of the districts schools on the Kentucky Summative Assessment, the results of which were released last week. According to a press release, schools across the Harlan County School District collectively received eight Blue ratings, the top rating possible in the Kentucky accountability system.  The […] The post Harlan County Public Schools receive KSA scores appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

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The Southern Brothers Motorcycle Club Harlan Chapter held its Fall installment of their Bike and Car show on Sunday, Oct. 6, to help raise funds for the club’s charitable activities. Folks filed into the Hardees and Family Dollar parking lot in Harlan on a sunny Sunday to check out a collection of custom motorcycles and […] The post Bike and Car Show delights vehicle enthusiasts appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

The Harlan Independent School District’s Harlan High School was one of only 24 schools in the state to score the highest academic rating on the 2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA). The Kentucky Department of Education’s website at https://www.education.ky.gov states the KSAs are annual assessments given in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 to Kentucky […] The post Harlan High School receives highest academic rating appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Jeep Fest is back! The semi-annual event will take over the grounds of the Harlan Center with preliminary activities beginning the evening of Friday, Oct. 1, with the festival kicking off in force along with many additional attractions to make for a two-day event that’s always fun for all. Executive Director of the City of […] The post Jeep Fest returns for fall installment appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

At the tender age of 16, Harlan County High School junior Brayden Casolari has already compiled a golf resume’ that would be the envy of virtually anyone who has played the sport, competitively. And the newly-crowned Region 10 champion is looking to add to his impressive list of accomplishments at the Kentucky state tournament Tuesday […] The post Casolari’s countless hours on course pay off with regional title appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

The Harlan County Fiscal Court approved actions aimed at improvements at the Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport including a runway extension project during a recent meeting. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley brought the court up to speed on the airport runway extension project. “This project has been going on for some time at the airport,” Mosley […] The post County talks airport runway project appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

By Allison Haught Bear Tracks With the recent rise of social media, cyberbullying has become a real problem in our world, especially in high schools across the nation. In an attempt to shed light on this serious subject, the Harlan County High School Drama Club will start the year with a play called #Viral. #Viral, […] The post HCHS drama students to present first play of the year on Oct. 18 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

The Harlan County Fiscal Court took action regarding the future of the Benham Schoolhouse Inn during a recent meeting, appointing members to a board to manage the property in the interest of the county. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called a special called meeting to discuss the matter with the magistrates. “We had the RFP […] The post County forms board to oversee Benham Schoolhouse Inn appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Harlan County recently entered into a contract with Harlan Community Television for broadband service to be extended to the Cloverfork area of Harlan County. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley welcomed representatives from Harlan Community Television, the Center for Rural Development, and the Harlan County Fiscal Court to the Harlan County Fiscal Courtroom recently to witness […] The post County signs contract for broadband expansion appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Hurricane Helene moved into Florida on Thursday, Sept. 26, and proceeded to make its way north over the following days. While Harlan County was not in the direct path of the worst of the storm, high winds and rain caused damage and power outages throughout the county. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley issued a state […] The post Harlan County cleaning up after Helene remnants hit county appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Senator Johnnie Turner is recovering from an accident he suffered on Sept. 15, in which he was on a riding mower that went into an empty swimming pool leaving him in critical condition. Dustin Isaacs provided an update on the behalf of the Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus.  “We spoke again with Senator Turner’s family this […] The post Update on Senator Johnnie Turner appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Hurricane Helene hit Florida with the force of a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday, Sept. 26, leaving devastation in its wake as it made its way inland. Harlan County has felt the remnants of the storm today (Friday, Sept. 27), with trees being blown down across roads and property as the high winds move through […] The post Remnants of hurricane Helene hit Harlan appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Many people who have visited a pharmacy in Harlan County over the last half a century or more are familiar with local pharmacist John McNiel. He has served generations of families in Harlan as their pharmacist. McNiel was also the first pharmacist hired by Food City 27 years ago, and it is from Food City […] The post Long-time Harlan pharmacist retires appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at approximately 2:55 p.m. EST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 13, Hazard, received a 9-1-1 call from the Letcher County Courthouse in reference to shots being fired from inside the building. Several law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services responded to the scene and located District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, […] The post KSP conducts Letcher County murder investigation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was only at Kentucky for the 2018 track season but won the NCAA and SEC 400-meter hurdle championships crowns and set a collegiate record with her best time of 52.75 seconds. After that season, she turned professional and has been sensational. She won the 400-meter hurdles gold medal at the 2021 Olympics and […] The post McLaughlin-Levrone has fond UK memories appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines had his first court appearance Wednesday morning, following his arrest for last week’s shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin D. Mullins. Stines had a virtual arraignment before a Carter District judge on a charge of murder in the first degree. A not guilty plea was entered on his […] The post Sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge pleads not guilty in first court appearance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

By Billy Holland Columnist   When we think about God being The Almighty, we see Him as having infinite power and authority in heaven and earth, and this is certainly true. Remember the passage in Matthew 19:26 where Jesus is explaining to His disciples about how difficult it is for a wealthy person to enter […] The post Holland: There are some things God cannot do appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.