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Attorney General issues subpoenas to Amazon third-party sellers for price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has issued subpoenas to six third-party sellers in Kentucky who used Amazon’s online platform to engage in suspected price gouging during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The sellers allegedly engaged in the price gouging of...
Posted On 27 Mar 2020
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LG&E and KU warn customers of utility scammers during COVID-19

Now more than ever, businesses and residents should keep their guard up when it comes to scammers. Knowing that people are naturally distracted while managing the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on their daily lives, consumers may be prime targets for scammers. Louisville Gas...
Posted On 26 Mar 2020
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Attorney General Cameron warns Kentuckians of new charity, medicaid scams related to COVID-19 pandemic

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is warning Kentuckians of new charity and Medicaid scams related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and shared best practices to avoid the financial loss associated with these scams. “During this health crisis, we strongly encourage...
Posted On 26 Mar 2020
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Local ministers get creative in order to deliver the word

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us to make changes to our daily lives. How we communicate, how we do business and how we travel are all areas in which adjustments have been made in order to help prevent the spread of this potentially life-threatening disease.
Posted On 26 Mar 2020
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Cumberlands provides meals to those in need

While the University of the Cumberlands has closed its campus due to COVID–19, its food service has partnered to help provide meals during the crisis. Between March 24 and May 2, Pioneer College Caterers will prepare and deliver hot meals to the Williamsburg Senior Center and...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlets hosts grand opening in Corbin Wednesday

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, and all that it entails, there were still several people that showed up to take part in the grand opening of the brand new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Corbin Wednesday morning.
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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As Non-Traditional Instruction days increase, schools work to get new assignments, food to students

With the recent announcement of more NTI days ahead, area school superintendents are making sure that plans are in place for their students to receive the resources needed to keep up during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Williamsburg Independent Schools Superintendent Tim...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Small business owners receive details on disaster loans courtesy of SKED webinar

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a very uncertain future for many small businesses across the country. In order to help alleviate some concerns in our region, the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) out of Somerset hosted a webinar Tuesday...
Posted On 24 Mar 2020
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Stories that stir: The way out of worry

(Commentary by Mt. Ash Baptist Church Pastor Billy Carpenter) I suppose many of you like myself is 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...
Posted On 23 Mar 2020
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Educational options for families: The road to real reform

The following guest editorial was written by Dr. John Garen, BB&T Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky and chairman of the Bluegrass Institute Board of Scholars.
Posted On 23 Mar 2020
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