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FEMA Posts Public Notice for Kentucky Counties Affected by Helene
FEMA
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January 16, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A public notice has been posted that describes FEMA’s proposed funding for Kentucky remnants of Hurricane Helene work projects that may adversely affect historic properties, floodplains or wetlands, or may result in continuing...
Shefik Receives Commission of Kentucky Colonel from Governor Andy Beshear
EIN Presswire
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December 30, 2024
Shefik was bestowed with the commission of Kentucky Colonel from Gov. Beshear. Shefik has reached a notable milestone, dedicating decades of innate resources. FRANKFORT, KY, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The highest...
Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Freezing Billions in Education Funds
New York Attorney General
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July 15, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and 22 other attorneys general, as well as the governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, today sued the Trump administration for illegally freezing nearly $7 billion dollars in critical education...
American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) Announces Delivery of Initial Shipment of American Rebel Light Beer to Kentucky Distribution Partner – Clark Distributing Company
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 10, 2025
Nashville, TN, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) ("American Rebel" or the "Company"), a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded safes, personal security, self-defense products, apparel, and...
The Sports Circus Fiddles into Kentucky for a Featured One-On-One with Country Music Star, Jason Owens
EIN Presswire
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January 10, 2025
Jason Owens was as smooth as melted butter on hotcakes in his interview with Ringmaster Sal Tuzzolino of The Sports Circus. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sports Circus, a prime time Las Vegas-based and...
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp Announces Fiscal Year Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 18, 2024
HAZARD, Ky. and FRANKFORT, Ky. and DANVILLE, Ky. and LANCASTER, Ky., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: KFFB), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard and...
Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Named Best of Kentucky in Nursing and Rehabilitation
EIN Presswire
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December 31, 2024
Local, Senior Living Community Wins Prestigious Statewide Award CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Thursday, November 21, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted...
Kentucky's Gateway Regional Arts Center to Receive $76K ArtsHERE Grant
EIN Presswire
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September 26, 2024
Grant Projects Designed to Expand Access to Arts Participation in Communities Nationwide MOUNT STERLING, KY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Gateway Regional Arts Center (GRAC) is one of 112 organizations nationwide...
Kentucky Approves iteach® as its Alternative Teacher Certification Provider
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 10, 2024
Denton, TX, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To combat rising teacher shortages, Kentucky has approved iteach® as an alternative path for individuals seeking teacher certification. Since 2019, school districts in Kentucky have lacked qualified...
Tennessee Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking in Bowling Green, Kentucky
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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December 19, 2024
Following a two-day trial, a federal jury in the Western District of Kentucky convicted Portier Q. Govan, 38, of Memphis, Tennessee, of all counts in a five-count indictment, including sex trafficking, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking,...
Lori Saunders Named President of the Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus
EIN Presswire
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December 19, 2024
GEORGETOWN, KY, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lori Saunders, Executive Director of Georgetown/Scott County Tourism, has been named President of the Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (KACVB) for...
Kentucky Sell Now Launches “Sell Your House Fast” Real Estate Service in Louisville, KY
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 4, 2024
Louisville, KY, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kentucky Sell Now, a real estate solutions and investment firm specializing in helping homeowners get rid of burdensome houses fast, is thrilled to announce its “Sell Your House Fast” real estate...
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp Announces Appointment of Director, Selection of Chairman
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 4, 2024
HAZARD, Ky. and FRANKFORT, Ky. and DANVILLE, Ky. and LANCASTER, Ky., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: KFFB), the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky and First Federal Savings and...
Value Foodservice Acquires 11 Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurants
EIN Presswire
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December 11, 2024
Value Foodservice Acquires 11 Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurants NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Value Foodservice LLC (“VFS”) has acquired an additional 11 Kentucky Fried Chicken (“KFC”) restaurants,...
Kentuckians Have One Month Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May 21-27 Storms
FEMA
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August 22, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the May 21-27 severe...
Mettu Children’s Museum Renews Designation as a Certified Autism Center™, Enhances Care for All Patients
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
Mettu Children’s Hospital was the first children’s hospital in eastern Kentucky to earn the Certified Autism Center™ designation in 2023. PIKEVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Board of Credentialing...
Kentuckians Affected by May 21-27 Severe Weather Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and an SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time
FEMA
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August 21, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A new policy streamlines the process of applying for disaster assistance. Survivors now have the option to apply for a low-interest SBA loan when they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA no longer requires disaster survivors to apply...
Mediacom Communications Launches 10G Platform in Rural Kentucky
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 12, 2024
NEBO, Ky., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mediacom Communications announced the company has upgraded its broadband network in Nebo, Kentucky to the cable industry’s new 10G Platform. Consumers in this community can now enjoy the immediate...
Scott Kline, One Of Kentucky’s Top Retirement Advisors, Co-authors Groundbreaking Retirement Book 'Retire On Your Terms'
EIN Presswire
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November 22, 2024
FRANKFORT, KY, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With 11,000 U.S. baby boomers turning 65 every day and over 5 million retiring from the workforce every year, how to retire well is on the minds of many. Scott Kline, a...
Meet Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff at the UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals with The Dairy Alliance
EIN Presswire
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December 6, 2024
Football Fans Can Meet the Star Quarterback Dec. 6-7 at Kroger Field LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, is teaming up with the...