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After son’s overdose death, mother seeks investigation of Vivitrol’s use in Kentucky
by Deborah Yetter, Kentucky Lantern November 18, 2024 Striving to stay sober, Hal Pyzyna succeeded for nearly a decade until the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020 — the stress causing him to relapse into drug use, said his mother, Kristine Pyzyna. She hoped he would get help through a court diversion program that in 2022 referred…
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Treatment and prevention of childhood obesity starts at home
BY DR. SAMIR SOFTIC and DR. AURELIA RADULESCU UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In the United States, one in five children are obese. (In Kentucky, that rate is closer to one in four.) Obesity is a chronic disease with many contributing factors, including family history, access to healthy foods, hormonal and metabolic conditions and even environmental factors…
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Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging celebrates caregivers
Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging proudly recognizes and honors family caregivers across our region and the nation during this special month. This observance shines a spotlight on caregiving issues, educates communities, and advocates for increased support for caregivers. Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is led by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), a…
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‘Overwhelmed and frustrated,’ Louisville woman sues to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern November 12, 2024 LOUISVILLE — A pregnant woman who wants an abortion is suing in Jefferson Circuit Court to challenge Kentucky laws banning the procedure, the American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday. The plaintiff, identified by the pseudonym Mary Poe in the lawsuit, said in a statement that “ending my pregnancy…
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Kentucky labor unions want next administration to support PRO Act
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection Labor groups in Kentucky and across the nation are pushing for the next administration to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize, or PRO, Act. The legislation would reform existing labor laws to clamp down on union-busting tactics and strengthen workers’ rights during organizing and bargaining with their employers.…
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Enroll for heating assistance Nov. 5-Dec. 20
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Families can get help staying warm this winter through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy program, with enrollment running Nov. 5 through Dec. 20. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. The Fall Subsidy program helps households offset heating costs across a…
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Is Robbie Fletcher a fat cat?
A recent flyer mailed out in support of constitutional Amendment 2 indicates that the fat cats are the ones opposing Amendment 2. Robbie Fletcher is one of the ones opposing Amendment 2. Many of us saw Robbie grow up in Martin County and advance through his career as a teacher, principal, school superintendent and now…
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Are we stupid enough to vote for Amendment 2?
What is Amendment 2? According to Senator Phillip Wheeler Amendment 2 would allow the Kentucky Legislature to take money away from public schools and give it to private schools. In simple terms it would take money away from our children and give it to children in private schools. One of the recent advertising flyers mailed…
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Vision screenings required for driver’s license renewal starting Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kentuckians renewing their driver’s licenses will be required to undergo a vision screening. The mandate stems from legislation passed during the 2021 General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear. “We know this will be a change for license holders when it’s time to renew every four or eight…
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Drug tip leads to arrest of Inez woman
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A tip sparked a police operation that led to the arrest of 38-year-old Shaunda Crum of Inez on multiple drug charges. Acting on information about suspected narcotics activity at a residence on Spring Branch Road, Martin County Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Kidd arrived just before noon Friday to…
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