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🌱 Why four EKCC inmates died in five months is under scrutiny

Morning West Liberty! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why four EKCC inmates died in five months is under scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: Community Book Club and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Sunshine, breezy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four inmates die in a span of five months at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (newsnationnow.com) — Four inmate deaths over five months at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty are raising serious questions about safety, staffing, and record-keeping inside the state prison. Former staff and an ex-inmate allege ignored warnings, altered reports, and delayed emergency response, while state officials say they’re reviewing violent incidents and Kentucky State Police investigations remain ongoing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. posted a job opening for Clinical Nurse Manager (Tier 2 in West Liberty. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Salyersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Liberty here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morehead

  • Morehead State's MAT program becomes Kentucky's most affordable (lanereport.com)
  • Morehead police use SoToxa handheld device to drug test drivers, preventing deadly crashes (lex18.com)
  • Colonels Rally in Game Two to Complete Doubleheader Sweep (ekusports.com)

Paintsville

  • Special Olympics Area 3&9 Track and Field Meet Returns to Paintsville Saturday (cartercountytimes.com)

Ok West Liberty! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Liberty

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Liberty

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.