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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet still opening March 25 in Corbin, but without Tony Stewart there

(Editor’s note: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store in Corbin will still be allowed to open on Wednesday, March 25 as scheduled.) Bargain shoppers will delight in the opening of the newest Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store in Corbin. Ollie’s is known for unbeatable name brand...
Posted On 23 Mar 2020
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Kentucky unemployment insurance implements new procedures to manage influx of claims from workers affected by COVID-19 state of emergency

In an effort to serve the large influx of Kentuckians who are filing for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits as efficiently as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) is implementing new UI filing procedures and starting new...
Posted On 22 Mar 2020
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Mental health tips from Cumberland River Behavioral Health

Cumberland River Behavioral Health, the local Community Mental Health Center, has been providing mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental  delay services to residents of the counties of Bell, Clay, Jackson, Harlan, Laurel, Knox, Rockcastle, and Whitley in...
Posted On 22 Mar 2020
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OP-ED: Government needs to get out of the way and quit delaying diagnostic testing

OP-ED by U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) As a physician, I understand the need for an “all hands on deck” response from our medical community to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. That means speedy access to diagnostic testing and medical supplies, and, most importantly, it means...
Posted On 21 Mar 2020
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This Week at the State Capitol

(Editor’s note: Story by Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Public Information) FRANKFORT – Thirteen days passed between the time that the Kentucky House of Representatives approved a proposed state budget on March 6 and the day the state Senate passed its preferred...
Posted On 21 Mar 2020
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Gov. Beshear recommends school closure period be extended until April 20

In a teleconference call Friday with Kentucky’s public school superintendents, Gov. Andy Beshear recommended that all Kentucky schools continue their suspension of in-person classes through April 17 to help control the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in...
Posted On 21 Mar 2020
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LG&E, KU and ODP expand suspension of disconnects to business customers

As Louisville Gas and Electric Company, Kentucky Utilities Company and Old Dominion Power continue work to assist customers in the wake the of ongoing uncertainty around the impacts of COVID-19, the utilities announced March 19 an expansion of their efforts. To help ease some of...
Posted On 21 Mar 2020
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Corbin School of Innovation student Madison Lewis receives American Idol Golden Ticket

Corbin School of Innovation student Madison Lewis received a Golden Ticket from the ABC hit show American Idol. Nearly 15,000 people auditioned this season, but only a couple hundred made it through to the celebrity auditions. Lewis commented that she was beyond excited for the...
Posted On 21 Mar 2020
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Leadership Kentucky Now Accepting BRIGHT KENTUCKY 2020 Applications

Leadership Kentucky is now accepting applications for the second year of the BRIGHT Kentucky program.
Posted On 20 Mar 2020
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Corbin Tourism Commission votes Wednesday to temporarily suspend restaurant, transient taxes

In response to the Corbin City Commission’s decision earlier this week to suspend the collection of all alcohol and regulatory fees until further notice, the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission voted Wednesday to also suspend restaurant and transient (motel) taxes effective...
Posted On 18 Mar 2020
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