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Clay County ranks 13th highest in Kentucky for per capita government transfer income at $20,315 in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Clay County received an average of $20,315 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in Kentucky.

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Whitley County School District welcomed 4,603 students in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 21, 2025

There were 4,603 students enrolled in Whitley County School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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3,783 students enrolled in Perry County School District in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 20, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Perry County School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 85 fewer students being enrolled.

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Whitley County: Medicare made up 11.1% of total income in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11.1% of income in Whitley County, providing an average of $4,693 per capita to residents.

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SE Kentucky News area weekly mass times

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 19, 2025

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

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2022: Bell County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Bell County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 25.9%.

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How many students were enrolled in Hazard Independent School District in 2023-24 school year?

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 19, 2025

There were 1,097 students enrolled in Hazard Independent School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Laurel County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.8% of income in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.8% of income in Laurel County, providing an average of $2,763 per capita to residents.

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Owsley County School District Education: 791 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 18, 2025

There were 791 students enrolled in Owsley County School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Enrollment at Letcher County School District decreased by 3.5% compared to previous school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 17, 2025

There were 2,611 students enrolled in Letcher 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 $19.59 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11% of income in Owsley County, providing an average of $4,987 per capita to residents.

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Jenkins Independent School District welcomed 533 students in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 16, 2025

There were 533 students enrolled in Jenkins Independent School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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1,665 students enrolled in Leslie County School District in 2023-24 school year

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 15, 2025

There were 1,665 students enrolled in Leslie County School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Lee County: Medicare dependency reached 9.9% in 2022

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.9% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $3,430 per capita to residents.

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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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Congressman Rogers calls on students for 2025 Congressional Art Competition entries

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Hal Rogers is inviting middle and high school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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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.