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Perry County escapee captured
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A man who escaped from Kentucky Law Enforcement over the weekend is back in custody. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says that Joseph Humphreys was caught last night in Cannelton after a short foot chase. Humphreys was booked into the Perry County Detention Center and is being held on $1,805. The Sheriff’s […]
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.
‘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...
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.
Lee County woman sentenced to 10 years on meth charges
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A Pennington Gap woman was sentenced to 10 years in Virginia state prison Tuesday. Melinda Davis was sentenced after she was convicted on methamphetamine distribution charges, according to the Office of Lee County Commonwealth’s Attorney H. Fuller Cridlin. The commonwealth’s attorney’s office stated that Davis will be placed on supervised […]
FEMA’s hidden deadline for Kentucky flood survivors
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials didn’t tell Kentucky flood survivors about an 18-month deadline to appeal for financial assistance. A disaster relief organization says that’s not the only time that’s happened.
Harlan man arrested on multiple charges including trafficking heroin
Bell County deputies arrested a Harlan man on multiple charges following a traffic stop on 25E in Pineville early Thursday morning, April 18. According to a release from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Hunter Luttrell conducted the stop at 3:28 a.m. on a 2015 Camaro after the vehicle was seen swerving in the roadway […] The post Harlan man arrested on multiple charges including trafficking heroin appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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...
Profound EKY photographer wins Eastern Kentucky Leadership Award
BLACKEY, Ky. (WYMT) - Malcolm J. Wilson, of Blackey, won the 2024 East Kentucky Leadership award for Media and Technology. Wilson said he believes capturing photos is in his DNA. He added at age three he would trot around his hometown of Cumberland, Kentucky with an empty film camera. However,...
Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg
Appalshop has announced the lineup for Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg. The free annual festival will feature live music, jam sessions, food and art, including a quilt exhibit hosted by the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. Performers for the 2024 festival include Sunrise Ridge, John Haywood, Jay Skaggs, Randy […] The post Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg appeared first on Winchester Sun.
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