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Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds the public to leave baby wildlife alone

Spring encounters with newborn wildlife are common; avoid disturbing them to ensure their survival FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 17, 2025) — With spring in full swing, more people are encountering young wildlife as they venture outdoors. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is reminding the public to avoid interfering with young wildlife, even if they seem to be alone. While these animals may appear vulnerable, the mother is likely nearby. "It’s common for wildlife rehabilitators to receive animals that are […]

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Camping Made Easy – Thursday, April 17th

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Johnson County Fiscal Court Announces County Wide Cleanup

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WoodSongs bringing FREE Music Instruments to Appalachia

After gifting over 1800 music instruments to the musicians who lost everything in the storms of Helene (see WoodSongs.com/Helene) folksinger Michael Johnathon and his WoodSongs broadcast is turning attention to our home state and musicians in the Appalachian corridor of Kentucky. WoodSongs volunteers will be bringing several hundred guitars, banjos, hammer dulcimers and band instruments collected from across America to the Appalachian Center for the Arts (The APP) 218 Second St. Pikeville, KY on Sunday April 13. Gifting of instruments […]

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Kentucky Christian University Announces 2025 Summer Concert Series Featuring Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

GRAYSON, KY — Kentucky Christian University is thrilled to announce that legendary bluegrass and country artist Ricky Skaggs, along with his award-winning band Kentucky Thunder, will open the 2025 Summer Concert Series. The concert will take place on Friday, June 20 at 7:00 PM in the beautiful Nash Chapel, located on the KCU campus in Grayson, Kentucky. A native of nearby Cordell in Lawrence County, Ricky Skaggs has been a defining voice in American music for over five decades. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since […]

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Paintsville Spring Clean-Up Week Announced

The City of Paintsville has designated the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as Spring Clean-Up Week. Anyone who has extra trash to be picked up should call Paintsville City Hall at 789-2600 and you will be put on a list. You will be allowed only one pickup during this week. Your extra trash must be put in front of your house. No tires, paint cans (unless they are completely dried), brush or construction materials will be picked […]

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Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources hiring game wardens

Application period now open for 2025 recruit class FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 7, 2025) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is currently accepting applications to fill game warden positions in multiple counties. Applications will be accepted through May 5, 2025. Applicants must be 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. The online application must be completed to be considered. To apply, visit the Game Warden Recruit posting at personnel.ky.gov. Those who meet initial screening criteria must next pass a physical […]

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Camping Made Easy – Thursdays on WSIP

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Tyler Booth Performs Private Show at Carl D Perkins Vocational Training Center

Country music artist and east Kentucky native Tyler Booth was in town on Saturday performing a private show at Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center in Thelma. Before the performance, Booth told WSIP "it's been so much fun to be back home." He added "it just made sense to stop by and do a free show close to home for the kids here at Carl D. Perkins." Booth also says new music is on the horizon. He says he's been […]

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