Business & Development

During the pandemic, the number of people who have dropped out of the labor force increased across the state and nation.

The owners of Vansauwa's Tacos and Vegan Eats organized the event to highlight Black food entrepreneurs on a weekend when many African Americans celebrate the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War.

Giles is co-owner of Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes.

The city is one of 10 finalists in the T-Mobile Hometown Techover competition. The winner will be announced later this summer.

Hayes, the former Kentucky New Era publisher, will fill the vacancy created by Kelli Pendleton's departure in March.

The three awards from the Public Media Journalists Association come on the heels of several other recent honors for the radio station, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and the 2021 Al Smith Award for public service journalism.

Owners Fred and Sharon Wilharm are sharing their progress as they restore the 1886 building on South Main Street.

The annual breakfast is at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

The board will elect new officers and approve its 2021-22 budget.

Many in the region have seen federal money pass through their communities before, starting in 1964 when President Lyndon Johnson pitched his “War on Poverty” programs.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is one of the presenters at a free, online summit on how employers can help improve the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in their communities.

One goal is to do repairs that allow older adults to “age in place” instead of going to a nursing home.