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The Lexington Herald-Leader cited data from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet in reporting that the 13,109 people worked in the coal industry during the first quarter of 2013.

Regina French, an adult education instructor in Bath County, was presented the Appalachian Leaders in Education Award by Forward in the Fifth.

Several people charged in connection with a Northern Kentucky cockfighting ring made court appearances today.

If you happened to have been within earshot of the Cheapside Bar and Grill about 10 years ago, there is a good chance you discovered Angaleena Presley already at work on her title as member of the Pistol Annies.

Jim Tackett, right, executive director of Forward in the Fifth, and Dr. Dessie Bowling, left, board chairman, present Rhonda Crigger of Pikeville with the 2013 Appalachian Leaders in Education Award in the educator early childhood category.

Associated Press Web Producer: Heath Harrison Reported: May. 12, 2013 8:42 PM EDT Updated: May.

Michael Bishop had three hits and three RBIs but Jacksonville State fell 14-6 at Eastern Kentucky on Sunday afternoon.

First lady Michelle Obama urged Eastern Kentucky University graduates on Saturday night to reach out to people with different political beliefs, saying the country would benefit from the conversations.

The Jacksonville State baseball team's game against Eastern Kentucky on Friday was postponed until Saturday because of heavy rains.

Ashland , Boyd County , Kentucky It was a somber evening in Eastern Kentucky Thursday.

A former Eastern Kentucky pain clinic owner conceded defeat last week in Lawrence County, admitting he would be found guilty of charges that he defrauded the Medicaid program.

Three Ohio Valley Conference catchers are on the official watch list for the 2013 Johnny Bench Award presented by BaseballSavings.com, the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced recently.

An event planned by the Floyd County Community Early Childhood Council will feature lots of useful information for parents, as well as plenty of information for kids.

A Houston doctor has admitted that he helped feed a drug ring in Eastern Kentucky by writing prescriptions for unusually large amounts of pills to Pike County residents.

The phone finally rang and Charles Johnson was coy. He hid his elation. With some 40-50 friends and family members packed into this clubhouse in Union, Ky., he turned around and spoke in a low, inaudible tone to the Green Bay Packers.

Frankfort, Franklin County , Kentucky U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers is calling on Urban Outfitters to stop selling flasks, shot glasses and pint glasses that look like prescription pill bottles.

Erik Reece, co-author with James Krupa of a new book about Robinson Forest, stood by Lewis Fork creek.

You can vote using the link below. Yes, they chose the posterization of one Otto Porter so go vote already! To fill out the word count, the other finalist is Marcus Lewis of Eastern Kentucky .

Last month, Earth Day came and went. Perhaps you missed hearing about it. For 2013, the theme was "The Face of Climate Change." Other than a change in the Post Office cancellation mark on your letters from the usual wavy lines, to the four stick-like wind turbines and a sun symbol, there was little note of what was once an event celebrated by 20 ... (more)

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