Transportation problems, lack of confidentiality among barriers to accessing rural syringe exchanges
By Heather Chapman
Kentucky Health News
Rural residents who inject drugs say they are less likely to access syringe exchange programs because of transportation problems, inability to get to the service at times it’s open, and concerns about stigma, lack of confidentiality and law enforcement.
So says a newly published study examining barriers that can prevent people who inject drugs (PWIDs) from...
Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS announces $259.3 million in sales in May
Real estate sales by members of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) positively impacted the Bluegrass economy with 1,281 reported sales totaling $259,263,788 during the month of May.
According to 2018 LBAR President John Groft, “Inventory and days on market both continue to skim along at historic lows, while buyer demand is creating competitive purchase offer situations that...
LBAR announces $215.6 million in Fayette County real estate sales in first quarter 2018
Residential real estate sales by members of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) positively impacted the Fayette County economy in first quarter 2018 with 920 reported sales totaling $215,628,456.
Sales continue to be a driving force in Fayette County economy.
Residential sales decreased 12 percent from 1,050 sales reported in first quarter 2017 to 920 sales reported in first quarter...
United Way’s Back on Track Program gives $4,000 grants to business owners, students
Changes to United Way’s Back on Track program now make it easier for business owners and students to access $4,000 for expanding their business or paying for the cost of getting a post-secondary education. In just six months, participants of this program can access $4,000 along with the money they save – it’s simple and risk free, but you have to be able to save money you earn and attend financial...
Extension agents host free Pastures Please! event aimed at horse owners, farm managers
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and UK Ag Equine Programs will host Pastures Please! 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Fayette County extension office, 1140 Red Mile Place in Lexington. The public is invited to the free annual event; particularly horse owners and farm managers interested in the latest information about horse pasture management.
“We are pleased to offer our 6th...
