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Post by In The News on Jul 1, 2011 18:34:09 GMT -5
WYMT News
Arrest made following shooting
A man is behind bars after a shooting in Clay County Thursday night. Police say seventy-six year-old Cloyd Hibbard allegedly shot 46-year old Bobby Hibbard after a property dispute at a home on Otter Creek Road in the southern part of the county. Bobby Hibbard was flown to the UK Medical Center where he is listed in fair condition. Read the entire article at: www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/Arrest_made_following_shooting_124888094.html
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Post by In The News on Jul 2, 2011 8:20:21 GMT -5
kentucky.com
Child-nutrition news conference hosted by state Sen. Robert Stivers
By Michael Davidson, Donald Storm and D. Allen Youngman
More than half of young adults ages 18-24 in Kentucky are overweight or obese. That's the highest percentage in the nation, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to recent U.S. Defense Department estimates, one in four young adults is too overweight to join the military and some who are accepted are unable to complete their training due to weight-related issues. Recently, at a child-nutrition news conference hosted by state Sen. Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) at Manchester Elementary School in Clay County, local school nutrition experts confirmed the need for additional resources to improve school meals. In a meeting last month on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, whose district includes Clay County, told county school officials and members of Mission: Readiness that he, too, is concerned. Read more: www.kentucky.com/2011/06/27/1790589/childhood-obesity-threat-to-national.html#ixzz1Qx1JG0Bk
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Post by Press Release on Jul 8, 2011 20:54:21 GMT -5
FEMA Deadline Approaching for Spring Storm Damage in Clay County
Congressman Hal Rogers Press Release
Hal Rogers
U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced less than two weeks remain for families affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and floods that ravaged southern and eastern Kentucky counties between April 12 and May 20 to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance. The FEMA registration deadline for this disaster (DR-1976-KY) is July 18, 2011. "So far, more than $7.8 million in individual assistance has been approved for the spring disaster," said Rogers. "Registration is the first step to receiving a wide range of possible assistance, but time is running out and I don't want any families to miss an opportunity for help." FEMA disaster assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, replacement of essential household items and clothing, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Registration also is necessary to apply for SBA low interest disaster loans to cover losses not covered by insurance. The July 18th registration deadline is for residents of 22 designated counties. The counties eligible for Individual Assistance (IA) in the Fifth Congressional District include Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence and Pike. Public Assistance (PA) is also available to the following counties in the Fifth Congressional District: Bath, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Lee, Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Perry and Rowan Counties. To register or to have questions answered about FEMA disaster assistance applications, call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585. Registration is also available online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Information about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the disaster loan application is available by calling 800-659-2955 or visiting SBA online at www.SBA.gov. Additional information about this disaster (DR-1976-KY) is available at www.fema.gov and www.kyem.ky.gov. Rogers has served Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District since 1981. With a focus on economic development, job creation, fighting illegal drugs and preserving Appalachia’s natural treasures, he has a reputation for listening to his constituents and fighting for the region he represents. For more information visit www.halrogers.house.gov.
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Post by Church News on Jul 9, 2011 5:47:26 GMT -5
fusion4revolution.blogspot.com
Transformation in the USA: Manchester, Kentucky!
 For the past seven years this small community of 2,200 has been interviewed by dozens of news agencies, their story appearing on CBN, MSNBC, CNN, The Associated Press, Nightline, etc. Hundreds of people have been traveling uninvited to see what the Lord has done and thousands have watched the story on the transformation documentary "Appalachian Dawn" (produced by the The Sentinel Group). fusion4revolution.blogspot.com/2011/06/transformation-in-america-manchester.html
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Post by ClayLive on Jul 9, 2011 5:53:49 GMT -5
Rachel Burns earns William T. Young Scholarship
Rachel Burns, from Clay County High School in Manchester is one of twenty students have been awarded Transylvania University's William T. Young Scholarship. Student applicants participate in a highly competitive process based on grades and test scores, extracurricular activities, a written essay and a personal interview. Each scholarship covers tuition and the general fee for four years. The 2011 William T. Young Scholars averaged an ACT of 33, SAT of 1400 and high school GPA of 3.98. Five are National Merit finalists, eight are ranked in the top one percent of their classes, and 17 are alumni of the Kentucky Governor's Scholar Program. This year's recipients are also involved in the arts, particularly music and theater, and volunteer in their communities. More than half also participate in athletics at their high schools. The program is named in honor of the late William T. Young, former chairman of Transylvania's board of trustees and a Lexington civic leader and businessman. Read more: www.kentucky.com/2011/07/06/1801373/education-notes.html#ixzz1RbM5VHmC
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Post by ClayLive on Jul 15, 2011 7:37:09 GMT -5
James Williams graduates from first class of The Center for Rural Development
 Clay County’s James Williams has graduated from this summer’s first class of The Center for Rural Development’s 2011 Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. The Rogers Scholars program—The Center’s flagship youth program—provides leadership and scholarship opportunities for rising high school juniors from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky and encourages graduates to build their careers in the region. “Rogers Scholars showed me the characteristics of being a leader and how to improve on those attributes,” Williams, 16, a student at Clay County High School, said. The first summer session of Rogers Scholars was held June 26-July 1 on the grounds of The Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Lonnie Lawson, president and CEO of The Center, and Lauren Hayes, youth programs coordinator, presented certificates of recognition to the 36 graduates on the final day of the week-long program acknowledging their accomplishments during an awards ceremony and graduation program. “The Rogers Scholars program, one of our Leadership Focus Area programs, is changing the lives of high school students all across Southern and Eastern Kentucky,” Lawson said. “Rogers Scholars graduates are our future leaders and entrepreneurs and hope for a brighter tomorrow.” Students apply during their sophomore year and attend the Rogers Scholars program before the start of their junior year in high school. The one-week summer program gives students a chance to grow their leadership and entrepreneurial skills, learn from professional business leaders, and explore their interests in one of Rogers Scholars’ three majors: engineering, video production, and healthcare. Graduates of the program also earn access to exclusive college scholarship offers from some of the state’s top-ranked colleges and universities. “I am so blessed and honored to share the Rogers Scholars experience with such amazing representatives from our 42-county primary service area,” Hayes said. “I saw how much potential these students have, and it is such an encouragement to watch them grow and develop into mature adults, but still be kids at heart.” Williams is the son of James “Mike” and Doris Williams of Manchester. Since 1998, approximately 770 high school students have graduated from Rogers Scholars, and potential scholarships valued at more than $7.2 million have been offered to graduates from 15 participating partner colleges and universities. The University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University are the latest institutions to join that list. www.wkyt.com/clay/headlines/Clay_Countys_James_Williams_graduates_from_first_class_of_The_Center_for_Rural_Developments__125441798.html |
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Post by Local News on Jul 17, 2011 7:03:11 GMT -5
middlesborodailynews.com
DILLION ASHER REUNION will be held October 7, 8 and 9
 31ST DILLION ASHER REUNION will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7, 8 and 9. Scheduled activities include: Friday: genealogy exchange, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Azalea Room, Pine Mountain State Resort Park; dinner (buffet or order from menu) 5 - 8 p.m., Dining Room, Pine Mountain State Resort Park; social hour/business meeting, 6:45 - 9 p.m. Azalea Room, Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Saturday: Annual Dillion Asher Potluck Picnic, 11 a.m. (dinner served at noon), Cardinal Inn, Queendale, Clay County, Ky., entertainment by Mixt Company. Sunday: Memorial service in honor of deceased descendants, 11 a.m. Little Creek Cemetery, Red Bird (Beverly), Ky., with the Rev. Ted Collett speaking, and special music by Soldiers of the Cross. 2010 editions of all genealogy books will be available throughout the reunion. Bring old photos, albums or any information you would like to share. For more information contact Janene Carole Simpson at: missky@kih.net Read the entire article at: nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=1387E6D6D6A35190&p_docnum=2
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Post by In The News on Jul 19, 2011 21:24:32 GMT -5
starnewsonline.com
Manchester Woman dies in North Carolina mo-ped crash
by Brian Freskos
 A Manchester woman vacationing in Oak Island died Monday night after her mo-ped collided with a sport utility vehicle. Oak Island is near Wilmington, North Carolina. Sherry Mosley, 54, of Manchester, Ky., ran into the SUV head-on said Kyle Thomas, a spokesman for the town of Oak Island. As Mosley turned right off First Street and headed east. Thomas said it appeared as if Mosley pulled out too far when making her turn and collided with the SUV, which was traveling west. Mosley had rented the mo-ped while visiting the island with family. Thomas said her family had been notified. Read the entire article at: yellowtape.blogs.starnewsonline.com/16002/woman-dies-in-oak-island-mo-ped-crash
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Post by In The News on Jul 21, 2011 23:48:45 GMT -5
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Post by In The News on Jul 24, 2011 9:48:12 GMT -5
WYMT News
More Details In Clay Constable Arrest
A Clay County constable and his wife facing federal drug charges will be spending a second night in jail. Jack and Jennifer Roberts were arrested Wednesday night after a three month long investigation by multiple agencies. Operation UNITE was one of the key players in building the case against the Roberts'. Jack Roberts' home down Bald Knob Road, as well as a business were searched by authorities, where drugs and a gun was present during the alleged drug deals was found. Operation UNITE officials say Jack Roberts sold hydrocodone pills to undercover officers on several occasions. Read the entire article www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/More_Details_In_Clay_Constable_Arrest_125982348.html
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Post by Local News on Jul 28, 2011 18:05:45 GMT -5
Jackson County highest Jobless rate in state, Clay County is in fourth place
Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Unemployment rates fell in 96 Kentucky counties between June 2010 and June 2011, while 19 county rates increased and five counties remained the same, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 7.4 percent. It was followed by Larue County, 7.5 percent; Fayette County, 7.6 percent; Oldham County, 7.7 percent; Hancock County, 7.8 percent; Calloway County, 7.9 percent; Ohio County, 8 percent; Madison County, 8.1 percent; and Scott, Shelby and Warren counties, 8.2 percent each. Jackson County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 16.8 percent. It was followed by Magoffin County, 16.7 percent; Menifee County, 14.5 percent; Clay County, 14.4 percent; Fulton County, 14.3 percent; Lewis County, 14.1 percent; McCreary County, 13.9 percent; Bell County, 13.5 percent; Elliott County, 13.4 percent; and Wolfe County, 13.3 percent. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.
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Post by Local News on Aug 2, 2011 18:59:58 GMT -5
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Post by Local News on Aug 7, 2011 8:33:56 GMT -5
kentucky.com
Clay County Native Bert Combs: dreamer who delivered
By Larry Forgy
Governor Bert Combs
About the author: Larry Forgy, a Lexington attorney, was Bert Combs' law partner for 13 years and is a former Republican nominee for governor.
August 13 will be the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gov. Bert T. Combs, whom I consider the most successful and visionary governor in modern Kentucky history. He ran for governor three times, was defeated twice and served from 1959 until 1963. He was also a member of the Kentucky Supreme Court and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. A contemporary of President John F. Kennedy, Combs was, as governor, a utilitarian who created or expanded institutions which continue to serve regular Kentuckians today. Combs was enamored with Kentucky's beauty. A native of Town Branch in Clay County, he was a devoted mountain man. His idea was to establish a state park system with a revenue bond system and a $10 million general obligation bond, from which the almost 20 state parks were eventually constructed — from Barkley Lodge in the west to Jenny Wiley near his long-term home in Prestonsburg. Combs was fond of saying, "We aren't going anywhere without roads to get there on." His idea was to bond modern roads under the Kentucky Turnpike Authority. This was new. Money was borrowed, tolls were pledged, the roads were built, at a fraction of today's cost. Now they are all paid off. The Mountain, Bluegrass and Western Kentucky parkways were all started during his administration. Kentucky has had too many mediocre governors who merely wished to serve. But as Combs repeatedly told his wife, Court of Appeals Judge Sara Combs, Kentucky's failures have been the failures not of her people, but of the leadership. "When properly asked to move, they will." On Dec. 3, 1991, Combs was caught in a flash flood as he returned home from his law office. His body was found in the Red River in Powell County the following morning. His cause of death was listed as hypothermia. His hands had held on to a tree root until he froze to death. He was found firmly grasping that root. In death, as in life, he never gave up. We honor ourselves by honoring him. Read the entire article at: www.kentucky.com/2011/08/07/1837521/gov-combs-dreamer-who-delivered.html#ixzz1ULgAxzUQ
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Post by Local News on Aug 20, 2011 11:54:51 GMT -5
americanbluesscene.com
Manchester song writer part of the history of “House of the Rising Sun”
By Matt Marshall
 To most people, even mentioning House of the Rising Sun evokes memories of The Animals’ 1964 smash hit, with it’s instantly recognizable circular chord pattern in A-minor. The song itself, however, enjoys a hidden and shockingly broad history that spans every folk-inspired corner of the United States, and dates far earlier than the mid-1960s, when it’s popularity exploded. Like so many folk songs, the House of the Rising Sun‘s true “origins,” along with exactly where — or even what the Rising Sun was have been washed away by time. The often disputed birth of the song’s existence on record, as so many other countless folk songs, began with Alan Lomax, who recorded a young girl named Georgia Turner singing the song Acappella in the Appalachian hills of rural Kentucky. Georgia was merely 16 when she recorded the song, but was largely mum on where she had learned it. Lomax included the song in the popular Library of Congress album Our Singing Country in 1941.
THE RISING SUN BLUES
e. No. 1404. Georgia Turner, Middlesboro, Ky., 1937-Other stanzas, Bert Morton, Manchester, Ky., No. 1496.
There is a house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun,
It’s been the ruin of many poor girl, and me, O God, for one.
If I had listened what mama said, I’d'a’ bee at home today,
being so young and foolish, poor boy, let a rambler lead me astray.
Go tell my baby sister never to do like I have done,
To shun that house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun.
My mother she’s a tailor, she sold those new blue jeans,
My sweetheart, he’s a drunkard, Lord, Lord, drinks down in New Orleans.
The only thing a drunkard needs is a suitcase and a trunk.
The only time he’s satisfied is when he’s on a drunk
Fills his glasses to the brim, passes them around.
The only pleasure he gets out of life is hoboin’ from town to town.
One foot is on the platform and the other on on the train,
I’m going back to New Orleans to wear that ball and chain.
Going back to New Orleans, my race is almost run,
Going back to spend the rest of my life beneath that Rising Sun
www.americanbluesscene.com/2011/08/a-brief-history-of-house-of-the-rising-sun
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Post by ClayLive on Aug 21, 2011 13:27:32 GMT -5
The Livestock Band performs in Manchester
 Lawrence Bishop, II brought The Livestock Band to Manchester, Kentucky to help celebrate the "Community Unity" event sponsored by NewLife Church. I have to admit that I was not familiar with LBII's music and I only decided at the very last second to go check them out. Boy was I surprised. The music was, as best as I can describe it, a combination of country and hard rock with a strong Christian message thrown in for good measure. I had a great time photographing these guys. In fact, I liked them so much that I ended up buying their latest CD before I left the show. I later learned that Lawrence played bass guitar for the Dove Award winning, Christian rock group, Bride for 10 years. Oh, and Lawrence had a mic stand unlike any I've ever seen. Shot using a Nikon D80 with Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 AD-S lens. See all of the pictures at: mike-birch.blogspot.com/2011/08/lawrence-bishop-ii-and-livestock-band.html
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Post by Kentucky State Police on Aug 22, 2011 13:02:00 GMT -5
Coal Truck Accident
 (Manchester, Ky.) -- On Tuesday August 16th 2011 around 4 P.M. Officer Randy Rader with The Kentucky State Police-Vehicle enforcement responded to a single vehicle accident located on KY11 4 miles south of Manchester in Clay County Kentucky. Upon arrival officer Rader determined that 41 yr old Mark A. Wright of Castlewood VA, was south on KY11 when he lost control of his 2002 Peterbuilt, over turned spilling over 80,000 lbs of coal onto the shoulder of the roadway. KY11 was closed for nearly 4hrs while crews worked to clean the coal and debris from the Highway. The Company, B.A.T. Transport is located in Pennington Gap Va. 24277 Drugs and alcohol are not factors in the collision, and Wright was wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident. Assisting at the scene: CVE Ofc. Steven Douglas, and Kentucky State Highway Department. Officer Randy Rader Continues the investigation.
The preceding press release was from Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London which serves the following Kentucky Counties: Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley.
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Post by Press Release on Aug 22, 2011 13:08:22 GMT -5
Waste Tire Amnesty Program will come to Clay County in September
 The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet offers the Waste Tire Amnesty Program to remove old tires from Kentucky’s landscape. During a waste tire amnesty event, individuals can drop off their unwanted tires at a specific location within their county at no cost. From August until October, the program will be operating in the eight counties served by the Cumberland Valley Area Development District. Those counties are: Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, and Whitley.
The program will be operating in Clay County September 8, 9, and 10.
The Waste Tire Amnesty Program, established in 1998, is part of the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) ongoing effort to rid Kentucky’s landscape of waste tires. During a waste tire amnesty event, individuals can drop off their unwanted tires at a specific location within their county at no cost. The EEC contracts for the removal and delivery of the recovered tires to “beneficial end use” markets where they are recycled to become products such as tire-derived fuel or crumb rubber. Multiple-county programs are included under each contract to achieve an economy of scale necessary to attract large, well-capitalized contractors. The program is supported by the Waste Tire Trust Fund established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1998. The legislation requires tire retailers to collect a $1 fee on all new replacement motor vehicle tires sold. Retailers may retain five cents to offset administrative costs, but the balance is required to go in the Waste Tire Trust Fund, which is dedicated to managing scrap tires and developing sustainable markets for recycled tire products. The program was originally designed as a one-time offer to citizens, but the success of the tire amnesty resulted in the 2002 Kentucky General Assembly authorizing its continuation. To date, tire amnesty is responsible for the proper disposal of more than 16.5 million waste tires. The state has also developed an important end-use market with Owensboro Municipal Utilities to burn waste tires as fuel in its operation. Please contact your local solid waste coordinator for event locations and hours of operation.
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Post by In The News on Aug 25, 2011 4:51:55 GMT -5
wymtnews.com
Clay County Sheriff's office discovers body on Sand Hill
Reporter: Katie Roach
 Police find a body in Clay County, and they say it could be a woman who's been missing since June! The decomposed remains were found tonight at a home off Sand Hill Road. Family members reported Stephanie Lynn Roark missing on July 6th, and the Clay County Sheriff's office has been investigating ever since. They found the body around 7:30 Wednesday night in the Sand Hill Community, but police are releasing very little information. The sheriff says they do have one person in custody, but would not comment on what they are charged with. www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/Investigators_discover_body_at_southeastern_Ky_home_128361758.html?ref=758
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Post by Kentucky News on Aug 25, 2011 17:20:04 GMT -5
Seven Clay County schools to participate in ‘Smiling Schools’ Program to Improve Dental Health
Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Approximately 25,000 Kentucky children in Appalachia will receive preventive oral health services through a new pilot program called Smiling Schools. The program is funded through a $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and $250,000 in state general fund dollars. “We know that children learn best when they are healthy,” said Governor Steve Beshear. “We also know that dental health is a key component of overall health. I thank the Appalachian Regional Commission for continuing to partner with us on improving the dental health of our children so that they can reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond.” Gov. Beshear currently serves as the 2011 States’ ARC Co-Chair. Over the course of the 2011-2012 school year, protective fluoride tooth varnish treatment and educational materials for healthy dental practices will be offered to approximately 25,000 children in first through fifth grades at selected schools in 16 ARC distressed counties. The counties, with the number of participating schools in each, are: Bell (9), Breathitt (1), Clay (7), Elliott (3), Floyd (8), Harlan (9), Jackson (3), Knott (6), Knox (8), Lee (2), Magoffin (3), Menifee (2), Owsley (1), Perry (11), Russell (4) and Wolfe (3). The governor joined state officials, health care workers and lawmakers in making the announcement in Lexington at the University of Kentucky’s College of Dentistry and in Hazard at Dennis Wooton Elementary School. As part of the Smiling Schools program, the Oral Health Program in the Department for Public Health will also conduct outreach in eastern Kentucky to help increase public awareness of the importance of children’s dental health. The UK Dental School will perform oral exams on a sampling of children in the pilot project prior to the first varnish application to document the initial condition of their teeth. The second treatment is applied four to six months later. Following two fluoride varnish treatments, the children will again be examined to determine the effectiveness of the varnish in stopping decay. All children in the selected schools will be given the opportunity to have a dental screening. The fluoride varnish will then be painted onto children’s teeth and takes less than a minute to apply. The varnish treatment is painless and comes in a variety of flavors. The fluoride varnish prevents decay, slows the progress of existing decay and reverses the beginning steps of decay. “I truly appreciate ARC and its continued partnership with Kentucky to make sound and innovative investments toward improving the lives of our young people,” said Department for Local Government Commissioner and ARC Alternate Tony Wilder. “This program not only serves as a quality preventive health tool for our children, but also helps to instill in them the importance of continued dental health and hygiene throughout their lives.” The Smiling Schools pilot program is the latest component of Gov. Beshear’s Healthy Smiles Kentucky initiative, a groundbreaking effort launched in 2009 aimed at improving the dental health of Kentucky’s children, particularly in Appalachia. Gov. Beshear said his decision to create the program was based on staggering oral health statistics in Kentucky. An assessment of the state's dental health in 2001 found that half of Kentucky's children had decay in their primary teeth and nearly half of children ages 2, 3 and 4 had untreated dental problems, more than twice the national average. “Our young people already face a range of issues that distract from learning without having to worry about an aching cavity or overall poor dental health,” said First Lady Jane Beshear. “The Smiling Schools program will not only improve our children’s current dental health, but teach them the value and ease of maintaining quality dental care practices as they grow to be healthy adults.” To learn more about the Healthy Smiles Kentucky initiative, visit: KidsHealth.ky.gov Established in 1965, ARC partners with federal, state and local governments in an effort to support sustainable community and economic growth throughout Appalachia by funding projects that range from education and job training to housing and business expansion to transportation and infrastructure development.
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Post by In The News on Aug 31, 2011 21:20:41 GMT -5
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Post by Kentucky News on Aug 31, 2011 21:43:13 GMT -5
Clay County has the fifth highest Jobless rate; Jackson County is highest
Commonwealth News Center press release
Jackson County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 16.6 percent between July 2010 and July 2011, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. It was followed by Magoffin County, 15.8 percent; Nelson County, 14.4 percent; Metcalfe County, 14.3 percent; Clay and Menifee counties, 14.2 percent each; McCreary County, 14.1 percent; Lewis County, 13.9 percent; Fulton County, 13.6 percent; and Rockcastle County, 13.1 percent. Oldham County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 7.3 percent. It was followed by Fayette County, 7.4 percent; Caldwell and Franklin counties, 7.8 percent each; Calloway County, 7.9 percent; Carlisle and Woodford counties, 8.0 percent each; Madison and Webster counties, 8.1 percent each; and Larue County, 8.2 percent. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.
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Post by In The News on Sept 2, 2011 15:45:32 GMT -5
Two Clay County residents arrested following robbery
Laurel County Sheriff Department Press Release
According to Sheriff John Root, a complaint was dispatched by Laurel 911 to Laurel Sheriff’s Deputies that a 2002 Chev. Tahoe parked at a neighbor’s yard was being broken into and parts were being stolen from it, 2 miles south of London off Sublimity Springs Subdivision on Thursday afternoon (9-1-2011) at 5:50 P.M. The suspects were reportedly driving a red Dodge Neon when they fled the scene, and this information was transmitted by 911 dispatch to deputies responding to the scene. A short time later, Sheriff’s Deputy Milton Storm observed the suspect vehicle on U.S. 25, 10 miles south of London and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle there. He was soon joined by Sheriff’s Sgt. Greg Poynter, and Deputy Shawn Boroviak who assisted on the investigation of the suspects. It was determined that the Tahoe at Sublimity Springs had had its steering column broken, and the vehicle jacked up. It appeared that there may have been an intent to steal the wheels off the vehicle. Following the investigation, 3 suspects in the red Neon were arrested and are identified as: McKenzie R. Smith age 31 of Hwy 638 Loop , Manchester, Ky charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Failure to Register Transfer of Motor Vehicle, Failure To Maintain Insurance, and Improper Registration Plate. Also arrested was: Sonja R. Arnett age 29 of Hwy 638 Loop, Manchester charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, and Michael A. Morris age 23, of Warm Springs Drive, London charged with Criminal Mischief 3Rd Degree. Morris was also charged on a bench warrant from Perry County, Ky for Failing to appear in court on Public Intoxication and Criminal Trespass 3rd degree charges. All 3 suspects were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Facility. www.facebook.com/pages/Laurel-Co-Sheriff-Department/118050268267591
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Post by Local News on Sept 17, 2011 19:55:51 GMT -5
Travel blog:Manchester, Kentucky via the Dragon’s Tail
 Well, today I covered a pretty impressive 381 bends in just 11 miles! That is some one seriously twisty route! The road I’ve been on is called the Dragon’s Tail (you can probably guess where it got its moniker) and it’s 4,500ft up a mountain. It’s part of a secret bikers’ paradise in the USA which we know little about in the UK. There are a lot of really special roads up in the Appalachian Mountains, but the Dragon’s Tail is truly one of the best. It’s a route which features on the ‘bucket list’ (ie: a list of things you wish to accomplish before you die) for many a biker and I met many different guys on many different cycles today, all of whom were here for the same thing. The area is just brilliant, the roads are mind-boggling, the people friendly, and the experience is life changing. If there are better roads out there, I certainly haven’t ridden on them yet. www.travelbite.co.uk/travel-blogs/2011/09/11/manchester-kentucky-via-the-dragon-s-tail
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Post by Kentucky State Police on Oct 12, 2011 17:08:48 GMT -5
Assault Investigation in Clay County
 (LONDON, KY.) –- On Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at approximately 9:36 PM, the Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a report of an Assault at a residence on Curry Branch Road in Clay County. Upon investigation into the incident KSP Detective Donald Wilson determined that Jamie Scott Abner, 40, of Clay County was at the residence of Roy Glenn Wagers, 36, when an altercation began. During the altercation Abner produced a knife and stabbed Wagers. Wagers then retrieved a firearm and shot Abner. Both victims were transported to the Manchester Memorial Hospital where they were treated and later released. The investigation, once completed, will be presented to the Clay County Grand Jury for consideration of possible charges. KSP Detective Donald Wilson is continuing the investigation and was assisted by KSP Sergeant Lafe Owens, KSP-CVE Sergeant Greg Reams, KSP Detective Millard Root, KSP Trooper Nick Metcalf, KSP Trooper Jack Riley, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department and the Clay County EMS.
The preceding press release was from Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London which serves the following Kentucky Counties: Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley.
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 21, 2011 15:56:16 GMT -5
E-Warrants now used in Clay, Jackson and Leslie Counties
Commonwealth News Center press release
Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the successful implementation of an electronic warrant management system (eWarrants) in the 41ST (Clay, Jackson and Leslie counties) Judicial Circuit. The Attorney General's Office funded implementation of eWarrants in Franklin, Harlan and Letcher counties under a $3.9 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant awarded to the Office of the Attorney General in 2009. This brings to 107 the number of Kentucky counties utilizing eWarrants. Ninety-four of the counties received eWarrants under the Attorney General's ARRA grant. "I appreciate the support we received from local officials and law enforcement as we implemented eWarrants in Clay, Jackson and Leslie counties," said General Conway. "With today's successful launch, 3.62 million Kentuckians, or nearly 85 percent of the state's population, now live in counties with access to this important law enforcement tool." The Office of the Attorney General, in partnership with the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), the Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and Open Portal Solutions, Inc., provided training and support for the new electronic warrant management system. The eWarrant system facilitates the sharing of information among all law enforcement concerning active warrants in jurisdictions throughout the Commonwealth. It replaces the manual protocols for processing warrant information with an electronic method for making warrants available via the Law Enforcement Information Network of Kentucky (LINK), the system administered by Kentucky State Police and used by law enforcement to transmit and retrieve information on active warrants. Service rates for warrants rise from as low as 10 percent under the old system to roughly 50 percent immediately after implementation of eWarrants, and as high as 80 percent in the long-term. More than 578,000 warrants/summons have been entered into the eWarrant system. "It's a pretty awesome system," said Clay County Attorney Clay Bishop Jr. "With eWarrants, I can review and issue warrants from my phone or iPad. This eliminates the delays many Kentucky communities have experienced in issuing and processing warrants under the old system." With the successful launch of eWarrants in the 41st Judicial Circuit, 1,878 warrants were added to the system and are now ready to be served. Kentucky's eWarrant system began as a pilot project in 2005 to address a backlog of nearly 300,000 un-served warrants in the state. A backlog in the service of warrants, or a misplaced or lost warrant, could allow a person charged with a violent crime to evade arrest and continue to victimize Kentucky citizens. The ARRA grant, which provided funding for implementation and training in the 41st judicial circuit, was awarded from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the category of Facilitating Rural Justice Information Sharing. Under this category, the Bureau of Justice Assistance makes awards to help law enforcement in rural areas to improve the criminal justice system by aiding communities in combating crime and drugs. The eWarrant program is being offered to Kentucky's counties at no cost to local communities. In addition to modernizing law enforcement infrastructure, the ARRA grant has created 16 jobs for citizens of the Commonwealth. Individuals may obtain more information about eWarrants by filling out the eWarrant contact form on the Attorney's General's website at: ag.ky.gov/ewarrants or visit homelandsecurity.ky.gov
* This project was supported by award No. 2009-SD-B9-0067, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice.
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Post by Local News on Oct 22, 2011 9:15:15 GMT -5
EKU Student-Athletes and Coaches Visit Manchester Campus
RICHMOND, Ky. – Current and former Eastern Kentucky University student-athletes traveled to the EKU Manchester campus on Wednesday to speak to more than 400 middle school students about the importance of education. The “Colonels in Education” event featured current student-athletes Brittany Coles (women’s basketball), Alex Dreyer (men’s cross country/track & field) and Cameron Langfels (baseball) as well as men’s basketball assistant coach Austin Newton and women’s basketball graduate student manager/former player Cherie White. “It’s always a great opportunity to spend time at the regional campuses of Eastern Kentucky University,” Newton said. “As an alum of Eastern and current staff member, I enjoy the chance to showcase the accomplishments of EKU Athletics. We had four outstanding representatives of our student-athlete body here and I take great pride in seeing them encourage others to further their education.” Newton gave a presentation about setting goals and working hard to achieve them. He spoke of his own personal journey from growing up in the small town of Campbellsville, Ky., to playing in the 2005 NCAA basketball tournament against the University of Kentucky. Newton encouraged the students from Clay County, Leslie County and Redbird to never let anyone tell them they cannot accomplish something and the importance of a good education in seeing your dreams come true. The student-athletes each spoke to the students about the importance of time management, studying, how earning scholarships can help pay for school and opportunities that playing sports can bring you. The panel then took questions from the group which ranged from – “How fast can you pitch?” to “Do you think you would still be at Eastern if it wasn’t for sports?”. Following the formal event, the students had the opportunity to get autographs from the group and ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Each middle schooler received vouchers for free youth admission to the women’s basketball home opener against Louisville on Nov. 17 and the men’s basketball contest against Brescia on Dec. 3. “I believe at the end of the day we made more than 400 new Colonel fans and I hope to see them at some of our events in Richmond this season,” Newton said.
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Post by Kentucky State Police on Oct 24, 2011 18:14:01 GMT -5
Accidental Shooting Investigation in Clay County
 (LONDON, KY.) –- On Saturday, October 22, 2011 at approximately 10:14 AM, the Kentucky State Police Post 11, London received a report of a shooting at a residence on KY 11 north of Oneida, KY in Clay County. Upon arrival Trooper Jeff Senters learned that Charles Neville Wilson, 58, of Oneida, had sustained a single gunshot to the abdomen. Further investigation determined that Wilson was cleaning the handgun when it accidentally discharged. Wilson was flown to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington for treatment of his injury. No foul play is suspected and no charges are expected. KSP Trooper Jeff Centers is continuing the investigation and was assisted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department and the Clay County EMS.
The preceding press release was from Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London which serves the following Kentucky Counties: Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley.
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Post by Local News on Oct 27, 2011 19:48:42 GMT -5
Clay County Has Fifth Highest Jobless rate
Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2011) — Unemployment rates fell in 72 Kentucky counties between September 2010 and September 2011, while 43 county rates increased and five counties remained the same, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Fulton County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 17.3 percent. It was followed by Jackson County, 16.5 percent; Magoffin County, 16 percent; McCreary County, 14.8 percent; Clay County, 14.7 percent; Menifee County, 14.4 percent; Bell County, 14.1 percent; Meade County, 13.9 percent; Lewis County, 13.6 percent; and Lee County, 13.3 percent. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures. Learn more about the Office of Employment and Training at: www.workforce.ky.gov
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Post by Press Release on Oct 29, 2011 21:10:59 GMT -5
Clay County native Ann Lyttle-Burns is Summit keynote speaker
 Dr. Ann Lyttle-Burns
To get a deeper understanding of issues in Southern and Eastern Kentucky that often lead young people to leave the largely rural region, The Center for Rural Development’s Higher Education Consortium went to the source—today’s college students who may still be undecided on their post-graduation plans. A total of 35 students from 10 Kentucky colleges and universities met this week at The Center in Somerset to continue a discussion started by their peers in 2009 on issues that contribute to the out-migration of many of the region’s best and brightest students. During the 2011 Collegiate “Insight and Dialogue Engaging Appalachian Students” (IDEAS) Summit, college representatives addressed challenges and possible solutions for how to retain youth and keep more future leaders in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. The Summit, presented by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and The Center, drew participants from counties designated as distressed by the ARC to discuss key issues in educational attainment, entrepreneurship, economic development, and health and wellness. “One of the greatest resources our region has to offer is our young people,” Dr. Joseph “Joe” L. Fink III, chairman of the Higher Education Consortium, said. “By capitalizing on their ideas and solutions today to retain their generation in Appalachia, we are that much closer to transforming Southern and Eastern Kentucky with our ‘homegrown talent.’’ While being led by their peers in breakout sessions, participants were encouraged to freely share their thoughts and concerns on the event’s key issues. This input is critical toward the belief of U.S. Congressman “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) that “no young person should have to leave home to find his or her future.” “I have always touted the raw talents of our young people in Southern and Eastern Kentucky,” Rogers said. “This Summit gives us a chance to recognize the students in our region who are using their talents to give back to their communities and improve their own futures.” “It is encouraging to see our young people being the catalyst for change,” Lonnie Lawson, president and CEO of The Center, added. “Their passion and commitment to making Southern and Eastern Kentucky a better place to live and work for themselves and others speaks volumes.” Suggested action steps developed by student participants at the Summit will be shared with participating colleges and universities and local communities.
“Our students today are the Appalachia of tomorrow,” said Summit keynote speaker Dr. Ann Lyttle-Burns, Clay County native and coordinator for Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Child (KECSAS) programs in Fayette County. “We must show them what services are needed in our region, and how their training can fulfill that need and improve the overall well-being of our community for our families that are currently there and future generations.”
Attending the summit were representatives from Somerset Community College, Alice Lloyd College, University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, University of the Cumberlands, Campbellsville University, Morehead State University, Hazard Community and Technical College, the University of Pikeville, and Lindsey Wilson College.
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Post by Kentucky State Police on Nov 1, 2011 17:01:52 GMT -5
Criminal Child Abuse Investigation in Clay County
 (LONDON, KY.) –- On Sunday October 30, 2011 at approximately 10:50 PM the Kentucky State Police, Post 11, London received a report, from the Clay County Social Services, of a child abuse incident in Clay County. The report was in reference to an unresponsive 2 month old female child that had been taken into the Memorial Hospital in Manchester and then transferred to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Upon receiving treatment at UK Medical Center it was determined that the child had injuries consistent with Criminal Child Abuse. An investigation into the incident has been initiated and is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time in reference to this incident. KSP Detective Billy Correll is in charge of the investigation and was assisted by officers of the Kentucky State Police and workers from the Department of Community Based Services.
The preceding press release was from Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London which serves the following Kentucky Counties: Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley.
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