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Black Mountain Visitor’s Guide — Explore the Roof of Kentucky Things to do in Harlan County
Discover Black Mountain, Kentucky’s highest peak. A visitor’s guide to scenic overlooks, hiking, coal town history, and travel tips in Harlan County.
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5 days ago2 min read
Judge Mullins, Scandal Rumors, and the Line Between Allegation and Proof
Judge Mullins, Scandal Rumors, and the Line Between Allegation and Proof
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Aug 253 min read
letcher county judge was killed by sheriff
Lecher County Judge Kevin Mullins Shot Dead by Sheriff: Facts and Fallout
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Aug 240 min read
Verda KY Kentucky drug bust: Three Arrested on Fentanyl Charges
On August 15, Harlan County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant in the Verda community, arresting three people on trafficking charges involving fentanyl/carfentanil derivatives.
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Aug 191 min read
Farm Fresh Eggs: Healthier, Tastier, Local benefits of farm fresh eggs
Discover why farm fresh eggs beat store-bought — richer flavor, more nutrients, and support for local farmers. Taste the difference today!
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Aug 182 min read
How to Choose the Top 5 Brands of Home c for Sustainable Living
As the shift toward sustainable living gains momentum, more households are turning to solar energy. Solar-powered systems not only...
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Aug 185 min read
Eastern Kentucky Overdoses: The Numbers, The Why, and What Works (2025 Update)
TL;DR: Kentucky overdose deaths dropped hard in 2024, but Eastern KY still carries a heavier load. Fentanyl and meth are the main...
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Aug 163 min read
Why Drug Addiction Runs Deep in Kentucky – And Why It’s So Hard to Fix
Discover why drug addiction is so widespread in Kentucky. From economic decline to fentanyl’s rise, explore the causes, the human impact, and what’s being done to fight back.
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Aug 142 min read
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Down — But Don’t Trust the Numbers Blindly
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Down — But Don’t Trust the Numbers Blindly
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Aug 123 min read
Over 220 Americans Die Every Day from Drug Overdoses — And Eastern Kentucky Is Still in the Crosshairs
Every single day in America, more than 220 people lose their lives to drug overdoses. That’s over 80,000 lives lost in 2024 alone — and...
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Aug 112 min read
Hope on the Hill: Eastern Kentucky Rebuilds and Remembers After Devastating Floods
Eastern Kentucky is still finding its footing after a series of catastrophic floods in recent years. From rebuilding homes on higher...
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Aug 95 min read
Kentucky’s Drug Crisis: Battling Opioids, Meth and Fentanyl in the Bluegrass Kentucky’s battle with drug addiction
Kentucky’s battle with drug addiction
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Aug 228 min read
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