CORBIN, Ky. — Pike, Johnson and Letcher counties are among the Eastern Kentucky communities receiving millions of dollars in new funding for economic development, education and infrastructure through the state’s Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program. Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million in funding for projects across Eastern Kentucky on Thursday during the Shaping Our Appalachian Region Summit in Corbin. Pike County will receive $600,000 to prepare a site at Wolfpit Industrial Park for future development. Johnson County Schools will receive $2.9 million to expand nursing and agriculture programs at Johnson Central Career […]

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WISE, Va. — The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Wise County and the city of Norton is warning retailers that certain kratom-related products are illegal under Virginia and federal law and that violations could result in criminal prosecution. Commonwealth’s Attorney Brett Hall announced the warning Friday, saying local store owners, managers and employees had been notified of the restrictions. Virginia law, which took effect July 1, prohibits the sale of kratom products containing certain concentrations or amounts of 7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH. The law also prohibits products containing synthetic or semisynthetic kratom-related compounds, dangerous adulterants, or ingredients prohibited under state or federal […]

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LOGAN, W.Va. — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has received a nearly $3 million Strengthening Institutions Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve student success in nursing and allied health programs. The $2,981,852 grant will fund a five-year initiative called “Southern Health Pathways: Nursing and Allied Health Student Success,” running from fiscal year 2026 through 2031. The initiative is designed to improve student retention, program completion and success on professional licensure and certification exams. “Southern is committed to ensuring that students have the support, resources, and hands-on learning experiences they need to succeed in high-demand […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has created an Office of Music. In an Executive Order issued Sept. 25, Beshear emphasized the importance of music in the home and its integral part in Kentucky’s history, as well as shared statistics of the music industry’s economic impact on the state. He wrote: “As Governor, my job is to move our state forward for all of our families. That means supporting our musicians, music businesses, venues and music festivals. I am committed to working with our artists, music industry and leaders at all levels to continue Kentucky’s legacy and leadership in music, […]

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Local high school teens create school club to combat mental health issues

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