Since the 1880’s there’s been a drug store along Main Street in downtown Wilmore. There have been some major changes over the years in what medications wind up in customers’ hands, but Sims Drug Store itself has retained much the same look for decades. 

It’s an interesting dichotomy. Sims Drugs is kind of split in half with today’s products and presentation on one side and yesterday’s atmosphere and appearance on the other. There’s the soda fountain shop along one wall.

The challenge against Kentucky’s new pension law will be heard by the Supreme Court of Kentucky on Thursday.  The hearing will pit Kentucky’s two preeminent political rivals against each other and puts retirement benefits for thousands state workers in the balance. 

At issue is whether lawmakers broke the law by employing frequently-used procedures that allow them to pass bills quickly at the end of a legislative session. 
 

A team of nine public health nurses and two administrative staff members from Kentucky is in North Carolina this week assisting with the care of Hurricane Florence affected citizens. 

Eastern Kentucky University carries a top ten ranking nationally in its efforts to conserve water on the Richmond campus.  EKU is listed fourth among colleges and universities in the 2018 Sustainable Campus Index.

Governor Bevin spent over an hour speaking with Cynthiana residents Friday about a variety of issues.  Much time was spent discussing pension reforms, which are being challenged in court.  A Kentucky Supreme Court hearing is scheduled this week on the matter.

Host Tom Martin continues his discussion with Dr. James Maples about developing tourism, protecting outdoor areas, and representing local voices. 

As Eastern Kentucky University Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. James Maples brings his research and own personal background to the talk. 

New data from the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health show a rare bright spot amid the opioid crisis. Fewer high schoolers in the region appear to be using opioids.

School officials in the Ohio Valley want to continue that trend with more school-based programs designed to help prevent substance use disorders. But these are not the same drug prevention programs many people remember from their school days.

Governor Matt Bevin held a public forum in Cynthiana Friday and spoke on a variety of issues.  But, the governor spent more than 20 minutes explaining his position on pension reforms.  That was met with strong reaction from public educators on the front row.