Tri-City News

09/01/2024

Drug trafficking arrest made early this morning!
Officer Aaron smith and Sergeant Sean Halcomb went to check on a motorist with there emergency flashers on when he was able to begin an investigation that lead to finding over 10 grams of Methamphetamine and just over $1200.00

08/31/2024

08/28/2024

Detectives said that she has no runaway history and are asking for the community’s help

08/27/2024

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08/24/2024

08/24/2024

*** Attention***
Mr. James Ackerman has been found safe in Tennessee!! Thank you for your assistance!!!

Kentucky State Police seeking the public's help in locating missing Rockcastle County Man.

Kentucky State Police Issued Golden Alert in Rockcastle County
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (August 23, 2024) – Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating a missing persons investigation of a Rockcastle County man with heart problems.

James Anthony Ackerman, 83 of Mount Vernon was last seen at his residence earlier today around 11:00 AM. James left to go to Lowes in Somerset.

James is described as a white male 5’11’’ tall, roughly 185 pounds, with gray hair. James left driving a 2015 White GMC Sierra Pickup, KY TAG 945-TGN.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 11, London at 606-878-6622 or 1-800-222-5555.

Trooper Zachary Loudermilk is continuing the investigation.

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08/23/2024

Save the date: 🟢 September 14th!! 🐴

Gospel Stampede Rodeo!!
🤠Goat Tying
🐎Barrel Racing
🏇Pole Bending
Food & Fun!!

Starts at 6pm!
Register now ! (Experience Required)
(Private message to register)

08/22/2024

During Burger Week, you can vote for your favorite burger at the participating restaurants to help them win this trophy!! Don't forget you can pick up your burger week passports at the Harlan Center and collect stamps at the participating restaurants until August 25th! You can by going to the following link: https://forms.gle/BF9pnhFbr6RR7yHe6

08/22/2024

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08/22/2024

Calling All Performers!

Be a part of the 60th annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' on October 4-5, 2024, at the Southeast Cumberland Campus!

We’re seeking musicians, storytellers, and performers to bring Appalachian culture to life.

Apply now to secure your spot!
Visit https://southeast.kctcs.edu/community/swappin-meetin.aspx for more details.

08/21/2024

Calling All Vendors & Artists!

Join us for the 60th annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' on October 4-5, 2024, at Southeast's Cumberland Campus!

We're looking for vendors, demonstrators, and artists to showcase Appalachian culture through crafts, art, food, and performances.

Secure your spot today—spaces are limited!

Apply now at https://southeast.kctcs.edu/community/swappin-meetin.aspx

08/20/2024

Mark your calendars for a FREE Mini Golf celebration in downtown Harlan at Huff Park! September 21st is Worldwide Mini Golf Day and we are celebrating in downtown Harlan by creating a mini golf pop up course where every hole will be created and manned by a local organizations, businesses, government agency, or nonprofits! Each hole will be created by the organization and who know what you may be putting with! This event is free for organizations to set up at and pass out information as long as you create and man a hole on the course and will be FREE to the public to come and enjoy the celebration!

Harlan Tourism will be hosting this event and as we get closer to the event, we will post all of the organizations that are generously contributing to making this event a real hole-in-one! As a reminder, we also have a mini golf course at Kingdom Come State Park and we always encourage you to support their course on this day as well!

If you are interested in creating and hosting a hole, call the Harlan Center at 606-573-4156 or shoot us a message on facebook!

08/20/2024

08/19/2024

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

Join us for the 60th Annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in Cumberland, KY!

📅 Mark your calendars for October 4 & 5 as we celebrate our rich Appalachian heritage with crafts, music, food, and more.

🛍 We’re now welcoming vendor applications! If you're a crafter, artist, or food vendor, this is your chance to be part of a beloved community tradition.

For vendor forms or more information, please contact:

Alexia Ault at [email protected] or 606.589.3129
Elana Scopa Forson at [email protected] or 606.589.3043

Stay tuned for more details, we can’t wait to see you there!