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Foundation for a Healthy Ky. will help state keep people covered as Medicaid changes; summit discusses new work requirements

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News LOUISVILLE The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is partnering with the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin to help low-income Kentuckians keep their health coverage under the new Medicaid plan that starts taking effect July 1. “We have a singular objective in the endeavor announced today, and that is to…

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McCreary County Farmers’ Market Opens Saturday

By Eugenia Jones eugenia@highland.net It’s time once again to enjoy fresh, locally grown produce as the McCreary County Farmers’ Market hosts a soft opening on Saturday June 2, 2018.  In addition to produce and fresh herbs, shoppers can find locally produced crafts, soaps, candles, jellies, jams, and baked goods.  All produce sold at the market…

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Natural beauty and outdoor recreation are tops in Southern and Eastern Kentucky

The regional branding initiative is targeting this 41-county region of Southern and Eastern Kentucky. SOMERSET, — Natural beauty and outdoor recreation are the top tourism assets of Southern and Eastern Kentucky, based on research recently completed through a regional branding initiative by PRIDE in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky through a grant from…

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McCreary Central falls to East Jessamine in 12th Region Tournament

By Steve LeMaster stevelemastersports@yahoo.com SOMERSET – The McCreary Central Lady Raiders’ postseason run ended in the opening round of the 12th Region Softball Tournament at Pulaski County High School on Monday as East Jessamine, the champion out of the 46th District, pulled away to win 8-0. With the loss, McCreary Central ended its season 15-9.…

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April occupational tax up

By Greg Bird birdman@tmcvoice.com Occupational Tax receipts rose in April to their highest level since 2015, and the third-highest collections for the current fiscal year, putting the County on track for meeting their budgeted goals of $1.5 million for the year. In total $287,355.14 was generated in tax receipts for the month, with $95,785 being…

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