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Perry County ranks 12th in Kentucky for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Perry County received an average of $21,011 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in Kentucky.

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How many students were enrolled in Lee County School District in 2023-24 school year?

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 14, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Lee County School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 11 fewer students being enrolled.

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Laurel County School District Education: 9,416 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 13, 2025

There were 9,416 students enrolled in Laurel County School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Owsley County: Residents received $56.49 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 31.8% of income in Owsley County, providing an average of $14,378 per capita to residents.

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SE Kentucky News area weekly mass times

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the SE Kentucky News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Enrollment at East Bernstadt Independent School District increased by 1.3% compared to previous school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 12, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, East Bernstadt Independent School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with seven more students being enrolled.

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Barbourville Independent School District welcomed 810 students in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 11, 2025

There were 810 students enrolled in Barbourville Independent School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Lee County: Medicaid dependency reached 23.7% in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 23.7% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $8,167 per capita to residents.

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4,255 students enrolled in Knox County School District in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 10, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Knox County School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 146 fewer students being enrolled.

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How many students were enrolled in Jackson County School District in 2023-24 school year?

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 9, 2025

There were 2,192 students enrolled in Jackson County School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Jackson County: Medicaid made up 14.6% of total income in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 14.6% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $5,377 per capita to residents.

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23 H-1B petitions filed by employers in SE Kentucky News publication area during 2024

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the SE Kentucky News publication area submitted 23 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Barbourville students win App Challenge with tourism app, attend #HouseofCode Festival

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers recently announced that a group of students from Barbourville Independent High School emerged as the winners of the Congressional App Challenge for Kentucky’s Fifth District.

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Congressman Rogers supports Trump's orders on coal industry revival

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has expressed support for President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders aimed at revitalizing America's coal industry.

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Harlan County School District Education: 3,674 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Harlan County School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 90 fewer students being enrolled.

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Leslie County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 23.6% of income in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 23.6% of income in Leslie County, providing an average of $9,183 per capita to residents.

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Bell County ranks 10th in Kentucky for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Bell County received an average of $21,480 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th highest in Kentucky.

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Enrollment at Harlan Independent School District increased by 12.3% compared to previous school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 7, 2025

There were 1,015 students enrolled in Harlan Independent School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Clay County School District welcomed 3,191 students in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 6, 2025

There were 3,191 students enrolled in Clay County School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Clay County: Residents received $174.6 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 23.1% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $8,768 per capita to residents.