McConnell to serve out this Congress as GOP leader

By The Associated Press and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly said he is “fine” since he froze up midsentence during a press conference on Wednesday. And now his office is trying to tamp down speculation that he might not fill out his term as leader because of his health. In a statement,…

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Schools prepare for upcoming athletics with AEDs and sports physicals

Callie Stone, Ethan Patterson Ethan Patterson Ethan Patterson MARSHALL COUNTY, KY — Schools in the Local 6 area are preparing for upcoming athletic seasons. Sudden cardiac arrest is in the spotlight after athletes like Damar Hamlin and Bronny James suffered from them while playing. Last August, Greenfield, Tennessee, High School football player Blake Rodehaver collapsed when his heart stopped on the sidelines. An…

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Back-to-school shopping expected to hit record levels, but Kentuckians still looking for a good deal

Back-to-school and back-to-college spending are expected to reach record high levels this year, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Spending for kindergarten through grade 12 is expected to reach $41.5 billion nationwide, up from $36.9 billion last year, while spending for college students is expected to reach $94 billion, up…

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History made: First woman selected as superintendent for SEKY school district

Photo Courtesy: Williamsburg City Schools Facebook(Williamsburg City Schools Facebook) By Brandon Robinson WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – One Southeastern Kentucky school district is getting a new leader. Williamsburg Independent Schools has hired Tabetha Housekeeper as its new superintendent. She left a position at the University of the Cumberlands for the job. Housekeeper is an Eastern Kentucky native…

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LG&E revising suspended permit for Bullitt County gas pipeline

Last year federal officials suspended Louisville Gas & Electric’s permit to build the pipeline through Bullitt County because utility contractors failed to complete a cave survey along the proposed path, even though it’s critical habitat for endangered bats. More than a year later, officials say LG&E and Kentucky Utilities are still revising a biological assessment that explores…

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