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State

A recent study released by the University of Kentucky reports that the Kentucky Proud program, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s “buy local” initiative, has...

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Winchester

East Kentucky Power Cooperative has been awarded a permit from the Kentucky Division of Air Quality for two new generating units at the J.K. Smith Station in Clark...

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Williamsburg

Computer Services Corporation (CSC) has laid off 80 workers from its U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Records Digitization Facility in Williamsburg, which...

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Versailles

Kentucky Community and Technical College System President Dr. Michael McCall has declined a salary increase and bonus as part of his 2009 compensation package, citing...

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Somerset

After nearly a decade of effort, Lake Cumberland Regional Airport – formerly Somerset-Pulaski Airport – is now offering commuter air service.  Air Azul, a Florida-based...

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Shepherdsville

Medline Industries, Inc., the nation’s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, has opened new 400,260-s.f. distribution facility in...

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Owensboro

West Irving Die has closed its automotive parts plants in Owensboro, Ky., and Sandwich, Ill., another casualty of the struggling automotive industry. The shutdowns mean...

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Murray

Kiplinger magazine has recognized Murray State University for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top 100 best values among public universities across the nation...

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Mayfield

Ten salaried employees have been laid off from the Pilgrim’s Pride chicken processing plant in Mayfield as the Texas company works to trim costs as part of its...

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Marshall County

Construction work on the new Marshall County Hospital is nearly complete, with the opening date targeted for sometime in March. The new 65,000-s.f. facility will have 25...

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