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Laurel County now reporting 14 COVID-19 cases; McCreary County man refusing to isolate at home

The number of local COVID-19 cases continues to slowly increase. On Friday, the Laurel County Health Department reported its 13th COVID-19 case, and on Saturday, it reported its 14th COVID-19 case. Out of the 14 cases, two patients died, nine have recovered, and there are three...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020

More federal funding released for Kentucky’s COVID-19 response efforts

Additional federal funding is being released for Kentucky’s coronavirus-related response efforts to enhance local testing and support for hospitals and small businesses from the CARES Act, approved by Congress last month. “With historic amounts of federal funding...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020
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Stories That Stir: The Way Out of Worry

(By Mt. Ash Baptist Church Pastor Billy Carpenter) I suppose many of you like myself are a little anxious or worried about this Coronavirus. The fact we are seeing all sports stopped, colleges and schools have shutdown. Businesses are closing their doors; people are out of work...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020
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Local students named Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers

The Center for Rural Development is honoring several local students for being selected for its annual youth programs, Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers. “We hope our communities will join us in congratulating the students on their selection for these highly competitive...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020