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Prayer vigil marks one year since deadly flooding in Breathitt Co.
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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Friday is a day of reflection and remembrance for many eastern Kentucky flood survivors, including those in Breathitt County who came together for a prayer vigil.
Exactly one year following the devastating floods that ravaged many eastern Kentucky communities, the folks in Jackson came together to talk about all they had overcome and honor the lives lost on that tragic day.
“It’s heartwarming. I mean, it is sad that it takes something like a big tragedy to bring people together, but this shows just how strong the community is,” said Breathitt County resident Melinda Cundiff.
Melinda Cundiff is just one of several Breathitt Countians to lose loved ones in last year’s flood, but Cundiff says events like this help the memories and legacies of those lost to live on.
“Yeah, this is a sad day, but it’s also like a celebration of life because they may be gone physically, but not spiritually,” said Cundiff.
Also in attendance at Friday’s flood anniversary vigil was Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, who says although a year has passed, she and the governor’s administration will continue to aid those who need it.
“It’s a moment to pause and reflect and remember. It’s also a moment to take stock of the work we still have left to do, and it’s also a great opportunity to remind folks what Governor Beshear said in the beginning, ‘We’re gonna be with you until the rebuild is finished,’ and a year later, we’re still here,” Lt. Governor Coleman.
While rebuilding will take years. Those in Breathitt County are marking this one-year milestone, remembering those who never got a chance to see this day, and continuing to help each other along the way.
“Just a terrible loss, but we’re all leaning on one another. We’ve got a long way to go, but we’re gonna get there,” said Breathitt Co. Sheriff’s Dep. Chaplain Drewey Lee Jones.
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(Walton, Ky.) – Publix is now open in Walton.
Publix at Triple Crown Shopping Center on Richwood Road opened its doors today at 7:00 a.m.
The 55,701-square-foot facility features traditional services such as deli, produce, bakery, meat, seafood and pharmacy, while also offering special services like Publix Liquors, Publix Delivery, pharmacy drive-thru, catering, Pours (beer, coffee, smoothies), burritos, nachos, bowls, pizza and pasta, and specialty popcorn.
“We are excited to expand across the Bluegrass state with our first store in Northern Kentucky,” said Publix Media Relations Manager Jared Glover. “We look forward to our new customers experiencing the Publix difference and being active members of this vibrant community.”
The Florida-based grocer has announced other upcoming locations in Hebron, Independence, Florence/Union, and where Alexandria Pike meets the AA Highway.
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It is officially state tournament time in Kentucky as the 2025 KHSAA boys basketball Sweet 16 tips off at Rupp Arena in Lexington this week.
The Kentucky boys basketball tournament begins with first-round matchups on Wednesday and Thursday. The quarterfinals will occur on Friday, and the semifinal and state championship showdowns will be on Saturday.
Here is the link to the KHSAA Sweet 16 bracket, as well as all of the first-round matchups for this week’s tournament.
Ashland Blazer vs. Calloway County
Bowling Green vs. Adair County
South Oldham vs. Danville Christian Academy
Jeffersontown vs. St. Xavier
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Lawrence County vs. Montgomery County
Daviess County vs. Great Crossing
Henderson County vs. Cooper
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially signed the “Bitcoin Rights” bill into law, a move that solidifies protections for cryptocurrency users within the state. House Bill 701, which was introduced by Rep. Adam Bowling on Feb. 19, aims to ensure the right to self-custody of digital assets and to run a crypto node without fear of local discrimination.
The legislation, which garnered unanimous support in both the Kentucky House and Senate, prohibits any local zoning changes that could negatively affect crypto mining operations. Additionally, it outlines guidelines for operating a crypto node, exempts crypto mining from money transmitter licensing requirements, and clarifies that mining and staking are not considered securities offerings.
Simultaneously, Oklahoma’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act has advanced in the state legislature, passing the House of Representatives with a vote of 77 to 15. Introduced by Rep. Cody Maynard on Jan. 15, this bill is now pending approval from the Senate. If enacted, it would establish a reserve for Bitcoin, allowing the state to allocate up to 10% of its excess reserves into digital assets.
In Arizona, two strategic digital asset reserve bills have cleared the House Rules Committee and are set for a full vote, positioning the state as a leader in Bitcoin reserve legislation. Missouri is also evaluating a similar Bitcoin reserve bill through its Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
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