Conference at UK to focus on Appalachian water issues

By Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – The University of Kentucky’s Appalachian Center is hosting a student-led series of events designed to bring awareness to water issues in eastern Kentucky and beyond. The events Monday through Thursday will focus on ecology, infrastructure and bottled water, and highlight organizations working on water-related issues. The Appalachian Center is based…

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Twitter denies ‘bots’ spread fake news about the Kentucky election being rigged

Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal Gov. Matt Bevin holds a press conference aftger requesting a recanvass of votes in the Kentucky gubernatorial election Sam Upshaw Jr., Louisville Courier Journal Twitter is denying reports that thousands of automated accounts on its site spread misinformation about Kentucky’s election for governor last week. A spokesperson for the company said its investigations found no evidence…

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Murray State To Offer Master’s Degree In Cybersecurity Management

By CORY SHARBER Murray State University will begin offering a master’s degree in cybersecurity management beginning the spring semester of 2020. The university in a release said course topics will include information security principles, information security and risk management, incident response and digital forensics fundamentals. The 30-hour credit program can be completed in as little as…

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