Here’s your reminder about a local traffic advisory that is ongoing from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. If you’re heading west on I-64 near Olive Hill, be aware that the right lane is closed over Tygarts Creek at mile point 161. This is just east of the Exit 161 ramp, which will remain open.
Officials say the lane closure is necessary for emergency bridge deck repairs. Oversize loads will be restricted to 16 feet wide while the work is underway. There’s no set end date yet, as repairs depend on the weather.
Drivers are urged to slow down, watch for workers and inspection equipment, and follow all posted signs in the work zone. For real-time updates, check the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s website at goky.ky.gov or use the Waze app.
Plan ahead, stay alert, and let’s keep everyone safe while these repairs are completed.
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Golfers from across the region are being invited to tee off for a great cause as preparations continue for the 15th Annual Friends of Devin Kawada Tournament coming up Saturday, June 6th at Hidden Cove Golf Course in Grayson.
The tournament will begin with an 8:00 AM start time and organizers say the annual event continues to serve as both a competitive day on the course and an opportunity to give back to several important community causes. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit the Devin Kawada Memorial Scholarship, Project Merry Christmas, Hometown Bargains, and Camp Fest.
Teams will compete for prizes awarded to the top two finishing teams, while additional activities throughout the day will include a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and an auction following tournament play. Organizers are also highlighting special hole-in-one prizes on all par-three holes, including opportunities to win trips to Hawaii, Pebble Beach, Myrtle Beach, or even ten-thousand dollars.
Team registration is currently open at 360 dollars per team, and organizers ask that captains include all team member names with entry fees. Hole sponsorships are also available for local businesses and supporters interested in helping sponsor the event.
Participants will also receive lunch during the tournament, and additional information can be obtained by contacting organizers directly or visiting GraysonGetaways.com.
Community members are encouraged to come out, enjoy a day on the course, and help support programs and scholarships that continue making a difference throughout the area.
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Summer break is here, and for many families across Eastern Kentucky, help is available to make sure children stay fed and healthy while school is out.
The Kentucky Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, is now providing eligible families with a one-time payment of 120 dollars per school-aged child to help cover grocery costs during the summer months. The benefit is available for children ages 6 through 17 as of August 1st.
Families already enrolled in programs like SNAP, KTAP, or Kinship Care may be automatically approved, with benefits being added directly to their EBT cards. But even families not currently enrolled in those programs may still qualify based on household income.
Officials say Summer EBT is designed to help bridge the gap when school cafeterias are closed for the summer, giving families extra support while children are home from class.
To see if your household qualifies, families can check eligibility and income guidelines online at feedingky.org/sebteligibility. Applications can then be completed at kysebt.ky.gov.
The deadline to apply is August 15th.
Community leaders encourage families not to wait, reminding parents that even a little extra grocery assistance during the summer can make a big difference for local children and households.