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Sneezing? Sniffling? Climate change means U.S. allergy seasons last a month longer than in 1990 and have 21% more pollen
BY LAUREL SWANZ KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With allergy season in full swing in Kentucky, those suffering from nasal allergies and asthma may feel as though the pollen gets worse every year. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says there is some truth to this – and climate change, which is causing warmer temperatures,…
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Warfield Elementary announces weekly honors
WARFIELD — Principal Brian Charles, teachers and staff announced Students of the Week, Staff of the Week and Head Start Students of the Week at Warfield Elementary School. The Students of the Week are Kylei Estep, Rihanna Marcum, Aiden Endicott, Kira Moore, Robertia McKinnon, Karisma Jarvis, Pacey Moore, Madison Dials, Zoey Murphy, Skyler Preece, Braxton…
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Leave young wildlife alone
Newborn animals appear across the state in springtime BY LISA JACKSON FRANKFORT — From forests and farms, to neighborhoods and even downtown in our cities, spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky. It also brings the potential for well-meaning people to jeopardize the health and safety of these vulnerable animals. The…
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Annual overdose deaths fell for first time in four years
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS For the first year since 2018, Kentucky saw a drop in drug overdose deaths last year. Provisional data gathered by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center shows that 2,127 Kentuckians died of overdose in 2022, 5% less than the 2021 figure of 2,257. “I think it’s important that…
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FDA approves new booster, recommends a second booster for some
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The best way to protect yourself from severe illness, hospitalization and death from Covid-19 is to get vaccinated and boosted. This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second Omicron booster, also referred to as the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine, for immunocompromised people and people over the age…
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Kentucky State Police raises $9,185 for Special Olympics Kentucky
Citizens rise to the challenge for the ‘Cover the Cruiser’ fundraising effort FRANKFORT — Last week, the Kentucky State Police challenged Kentuckians to “Cover the Cruiser” to support Special Olympics Kentucky. This year, the events raised $9,185. “Special Olympics emulates what Team Kentucky is building each day,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “It is so special…
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Martin County announces 2023 District Spelling Bee winners
INEZ — The 2023 Martin County School District Spelling Bee was Thursday in the Martin County High School auditorium. Drake Bowen, an eighth-grader at Martin County Middle School, won first place. Inez Elementary sixth-grader Morgan Allen finished in the runner-up spot. Landon Hager, a seventh-grade Martin County Middle School student, won third place. Gabriel Bevins,…
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Addiction Recovery Care promotes Scott Robinson to senior vice president of business development
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care announced the promotion of Scott Robinson to senior vice president of business development. “I’ve been privileged to be a part of the mission here at ARC for over a decade,” said Robinson. “Every day I get to work alongside colleagues and partners who remind me why the work we do is so…
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Apply for electric bill payment assistance
Spring subsidy available April 17-June 2 INEZ — Enrollment for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling Component starts April 17. The program provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that it will accept applications in local county offices until June…
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