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Some rural states are cutting higher ed One state is doing the opposite

Spurred by concerns that low college attainment is holding back the rural southeastern swath of the state, Kentucky is exploring ways to bring baccalaureate degrees to the region.

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Business growing in several Eastern Kentucky downtowns | Lexington Herald Leader

Business growing in several Eastern Kentucky downtowns | Lexington Herald Leader
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Author releases sixth book, holds book signing event in Hazard

Jamie H. Vaught, an author, sports writer and Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College professor, held a book signing in Hazard March 11.

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Some Eastern Kentucky flood survivors rebuild without adequate federal help

JACKSON — Last time she checked, flood insurance would cost Carolyn Combs and husband Lou about $1,100 per month.

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Their family home is flood-prone, but flood insurance is too expensive

JACKSON — Last time she checked, flood insurance would cost Carolyn Combs and husband Lou about $1,100 per month.

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