This Kentucky land was devastated by strip mining—now, activists want to bring the bison back
A coal mine was the first to wreck the land. Now activists want to keep another extractive industry from taking root there: ...
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Trump plan to slash education funding puts Bell County Kentucky Schools at a risk of $600K loss
Bell County, Kentucky, home to scenic Appalachian vistas and a rich coal mining history, is facing a potential crisis that could severely impact its public schools. As the community continues to ...
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Teacher layoffs, bigger classes: Potential federal education cuts could hit GOP’s base hardest
When the coal mines closed in Bell County, Kentucky, a community that once powered the nation was left forgotten, with few well-paying jobs or prospects. Many of its residents now live in poverty ...