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Suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in Kentuckywjhl.com26 MINUTES AGO

Harlan EnterpriseCounty kicks cannabis can down roadThe Harlan County Fiscal Court addressed the upcoming legalization of medical cannabis in Kentucky during the panel’s regular July meeting, performing a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of the substance in Harlan County, pushing a final decision until a later meeting when a second reading and discussion will take place. Harlan County […]The post County kicks cannabis can down road appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

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Alexa Minton’s Forecast | Rain chances continue throughout the weekLEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - More rain for our forecast today, with some areas getting locally heavy rainfall at some points of the day. Temps will be one of the warmer days on the forecast, with the peak ranging in the mid 80s. The storms projected today are looking to mainly affect areas of central and eastern Kentucky, with some areas seeing even thunderstorms. Rain chances will persist all day long for our Sunday, and if its not raining for your area it will be partly cloudy skies!

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Suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KentuckyOne of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, officials said.

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Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Eastern MissouriPaducah, KY – An unsettled weather pattern is set to impact eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky through much of the upcoming week. Residents in these regions should prepare for daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures forecasted to remain slightly below normal for this time of year.

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The Courier JournalKentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for July 20, 2024The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Saturday, July 20, 2024 winning numbers for each game. Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here. Lucky For Life. 14-19-20-35-46, Lucky Ball: 11. Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings...

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14 NewsFew showers possible Sunday, daily chances for showers and storms next week

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Global Ties: Kentucky and Liberia’s shared legacyOver 200 years ago, Henry Clay helped repatriate freed slaves back to Africa and that’s when some of Kentucky’s ex-slaves settled and created their own territory, which is now known as Liberia.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: The rain has arrived and looks to stick aroundHAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - After two days of relatively dry and mild weather the rain has finally made its way back to Eastern Kentucky. Some stronger storms look to stick around for the remainder of the day mostly contained to the southern parts of the viewing area. Some areas may see heavier bouts of rain and higher totals as some storms continue to train east. This continues into tomorrow with a chance of rain in the afternoon and then thunderstorms in the late afternoon into the evening hours. Temperatures look to remain mild and in the low 80′s to high 70′s throughout the weekend especially cooler in the locations with rainfall.

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WKYTBen Beddoes' FastCast for Saturday, July 20th

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FIRST ALERT: Ben Beddoes tracks daily hit or miss showers and stormsLEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—This evening, we will have partly cloudy skies. The weather will be warm, falling into the 70s, and a stray shower cannot be ruled out. Showers will become more scattered across southern and southeastern Kentucky overnight as we will generally stay mostly cloudy. It will be mild and somewhat humid, with lows in the mid-to-upper 60s.

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The Hazard HeraldConway attends Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural LeadersJake Conway of Perry County recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders, KFB announced in a recent statement. A total of 90 high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference. Two identical IFAL conferences were held this summer at...

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Kentucky Changers: A mission project helping communities across the stateMAYSVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Changers were hard at work in Maysville July 6-12, rounding out their third and final project. According to Missions Strategist Joe Ball, Kentucky Changers is a program that strategizes to engage teenagers in home repairs in the communities served by the organization during the summer.

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The Courier JournalFlags ordered at half-staff on Monday in honor of Air Force Tech Sgt. who died in AlaskaGov. Andy Beshear ordered U.S. flags to be at half-staff on Monday at all state buildings in honor of a technical sergeant who died in Alaska, according to a release. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hemsath died on July 5 while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force in the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. He was assigned to the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron. ...

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The US SunDrivers could get $500 or jail time after July 22 crackdown on road position – cops think it’ll make you ‘safer’A STATE has expanded a law mandating drivers to move over or slow down for emergency personnel and police - now everyone is covered. Enough close calls pushed lawmakers to expand the law to all stopped vehicles, and heightened penalties to incentivize drivers. Kentucky always had a law protecting ambulances,...

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WKRN News 2Wet week ahead, could aid drought conditions in Middle TennesseeWhile our region has seen some rainy days with high totals, the consistent rain has led to increasing drought conditions. However, this upcoming week could bring helpful rainfall.

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FAQs

What happened in Harlan, Kentucky? ›

HARLAN COUNTY — Coal miners engaged in skirmishes, strikes and boycotts to unionize the mines after mine operators slashed salaries by 10 percent to deal with the changing economic conditions of the Great Depression.

Why is Harlan Kentucky famous? ›

Harlan County is well known in folk and country music, having produced many prominent musicians. During the 20th century, it was often a center of labor strife between coal mine owners and union workers, especially in the Harlan County War of the 1930s. The coal mining industry began to decline in the 1950s.

Has there ever been a tornado in Harlan KY? ›

A total of 8 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Harlan County.

What's the crime rate in Harlan, Kentucky? ›

Harlan Annual Crimes
ViolentProperty
Number of Crimes328
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)1.5914.85

Why is Harlan called Bloody Harlan? ›

Yes. "Bloody Harlan" they call it because it was bloody. They were non-union mines and the United Mine Workers went in and tried to organize it and did organize it. Brookside, which is the same as Duke Power Company, refused to bargain with them in good faith.

What is the movie about Harlan County, Kentucky? ›

Harlan County, USA is a 1976 American documentary film covering the "Brookside Strike", a 1973 effort of 180 coal miners and their wives against the Duke Power Company-owned Eastover Coal Company's Brookside Mine and Prep Plant in Harlan County, southeast Kentucky.

Is Harlan, KY a good place to live? ›

As far as poverty and drug addiction go, we rank pretty close to the worst in the nation. Our schools, also, are not good at all. The public schools hover near the bottom in terms of academic performance, with Harlan County High School being #13,364 in the nation at the time of this writing.

Was justified filmed in Harlan, Kentucky? ›

Filming. While the pilot was shot in Pittsburgh and suburban Kittanning and Washington, Pennsylvania, the subsequent 38 episodes were shot in California. The small town of Green Valley, California often doubles for Harlan, Kentucky.

Is Harlan, KY a dry county? ›

Its county seat is Harlan. It is classified as a moist county—a county in which alcohol sales are prohibited (a dry county), but containing a "wet" city, in this case Cumberland, where package alcohol sales are allowed. In the city of Harlan, restaurants seating 100+ may serve alcoholic beverages.

What Kentucky town was hit by tornado? ›

Deadly tornado leaves major damage in Dawson Springs, KY

Kentucky was severely impacted during a severe weather outbreak over Memorial Day weekend. There have been at least 5 confirmed deaths across the state. Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as cleanup crews work to clear the storm's aftermath.

Is Tornado Alley in Kentucky? ›

Kentucky is a part of Hoosier Alley, an offshoot of what we traditionally think of as Tornado Alley. Peak storm season in Kentucky and all of Hoosier Alley occurs during April and May.

Has there ever been an ef5 tornado in Kentucky? ›

This is the only F5 tornado to ever hit Kentucky,” said Allen. “A little unknown fact: we had an earthquake that day of 4.5 … It was a maybe once-in-a-lifetime event.” Brandenburg Mayor David Pace was a high school senior when the tornado hit the city.

What is the poverty rate in Harlan Kentucky? ›

Poverty & Diversity

41.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harlan, KY (791 out of 1.91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%.

Why is violence required throughout Harlan Kentucky? ›

The reason for the pattern of violence is a “culture of honor.” In mountainous regions, where farming is not possible, economies revolve around livestock herding. Because theft of livestock can be ruinous, herdsmen learn to be aggressive and to follow through with threats.

What town in Kentucky has the lowest crime rate? ›

Edgewood, with a population of approximately 8,372 residents, is ranked as the safest city in Kentucky. Edgewood's violent crime rate is 0 for 2024, dropping from 0.2 in 2023. Property crime sits at 5.3, rising from 4.7 in 2023.

How many died in the Harlan County War? ›

During the 1930s, union suppression and strikes led to violence that went both ways and became known as the Harlan County Wars. Eleven deaths were directly linked to those conflicts, during which the National Guard was called in twice.

Is the movie Harlan County War based on a true story? ›

Harlan County War is excellent fiction about a labor conflict, although based on true events.

Was justified filmed in Harlan Kentucky? ›

Filming. While the pilot was shot in Pittsburgh and suburban Kittanning and Washington, Pennsylvania, the subsequent 38 episodes were shot in California. The small town of Green Valley, California often doubles for Harlan, Kentucky.

What was the violent conflict between miners and coal operators in Harlan County Kentucky in the early 1930s? ›

The Harlan County War, or Bloody Harlan, was a series of coal industry skirmishes, executions, bombings and strikes (both attempted and realized) that took place in Harlan County, Kentucky, during the 1930s.

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