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Hawk discusses upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's at London Rotary meeting

Alzheimer's Disease · Jackson

Hawk discusses upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's at London Rotary meeting

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The upcoming Southeast Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer's was the focus of this Wednesday's London Rotary Club meeting.See the Story

Laurel Grocery Company Faces Class-Action Lawsuit After Closure, Mass Layoff

Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson

Laurel Grocery Company Faces Class-Action Lawsuit After Closure, Mass Layoff

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A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Laurel Grocery Company, alleging the company violated federal law by failing to provide proper notice ahead of the closure of its London facility in April.See the Story

City Council approves emergency funding for flood-prevention project

Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson

City Council approves emergency funding for flood-prevention project

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During a special-called meeting Monday, June 16, London City Council approved an emergency funding agreement with the state for drainage improvements in the Van House area.See the Story

Wildcat Harley Davidson hosts two-day concert fundraiser for tornado victims

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Playing on the adage that music is the universal language, Wildcat Harley Davidson dealership set the stage for all communications by hosting a two-day concert event this weekend, with a wide range of music genres.Music · Jackson Read Article

London movie theater shows first films under new ownership

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London’s Regency Cinema movie theater opened its doors again on June 6, after over five months of closure. Originally closed for renovations on December 27, 2024, the theater underwent drastic updates and remodeling in order to provide a safer, cleaner,…Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

'We're going to need help': London-Corbin Airport back open for flights as officials still determining financial loss

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LONDON — The runway is clear and open for flights, but months of work are still in store after the May 16 tornado destroyed hangars, aircraft and infrastructure at the London-Corbin Airport.Tornado · Jackson Read Article

USDA approves Emergency Conservation Program Assistance for portion of Laurel County

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Laurel County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from EF 4 Tornado that occurred May 16, 2025. ECP provides cost-share and technical…Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson See the Story

Hope for London Board formed at follow-up meeting with The Hope Initiative

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A locally-led long-term recovery team was formed at a follow-up meeting between London-Laurel County leaders and The Hope Initiative on June 3.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

London man sentenced to 13 years on weapons charge

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A local man is facing 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to a weapons charge.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson See the Story

Local boy named honorary Walmart truck driver

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A local 2-year-old boy in remission with a rare form of liver cancer became an honorary Walmart private fleet driver Saturday morning.Walmart · Jackson Read Article

Laurel County Board of Education approves tentative budget, funds request

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The Laurel County Board of Education has met twice in recent weeks.Jackson, Kentucky · Jackson Read Article

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