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Category: Kentucky

Posted inNorth Carolina

Voter guides: Southern state primaries

by Tajah McQueen May 6, 2022June 15, 2022

A look at voting and candidate information for May primaries.

Posted inAppalachia, Infrastructure, Kentucky, West Virginia

How the infrastructure package could impact Appalachians living with failing water systems

by Molly Born December 17, 2021January 13, 2022

It’s been called a ‘once in a generation’ investment in water infrastructure. But the need still far exceeds it.

Posted inAppalachia, Climate, Disaster Recovery, Kentucky, Water

As floods worsen in Appalachia, disaster prep gets more complex — and necessary

by Molly Born September 16, 2021January 14, 2022

As climate change leads to more intense flooding, communities will need to make crucial — and creative — investments to protect themselves.

Posted inAlabama, Culture, Gulf Coast, Kentucky, Land, Mississippi, Tennessee, Wildlife

Love bugs

by Southerly May 25, 2021January 14, 2022

We asked readers to submit memories and reflections about what fireflies and cicadas mean to you. Here are some of them:

Posted inAppalachia, COVID-19, Food & Agriculture, Kentucky, Public Health, Uncategorized

How a federal program is filling an education gap for rural migrant students during the pandemic

by Michelle Eigenheer March 4, 2021January 14, 2022

Many migrant workers and their families rely on the Migrant Education Program to help students access school work. The pandemic has made it even more challenging.

Posted inAppalachia, Climate, Coal, Energy, Kentucky, Land, Virginia, West Virginia

The Biden administration promises to clean up mine land and create jobs in Appalachia. Here are some steps it can take.

by Anya Slepyan January 19, 2021January 14, 2022

A new administration brings potential to address Appalachia’s economic and environmental issues on a wider scale.

Posted inClimate, Energy, Infrastructure, Kentucky, Mid-South, Public Health

Nuclear waste in Paducah, Kentucky poses extra threat to region facing historic flooding

by Austyn Gaffney December 4, 2019January 14, 2022

Residents say federal agencies and contractors have left them in the dark about public health risks related to a Superfund site.

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