Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

May 14, 2024

Eastern Kentucky Poised for Economic Growth with Nuclear Energy Initiative

Eastern Kentucky is on the brink of a significant economic transformation as the nuclear energy sector develops, thanks to the Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP) cohort 2, administered…

May 6, 2024

Connectivity is life-changing and life-saving at the Red Bird Mission

In 2023, Shaping Our Appalachian Region launched a third cohort with the Kentucky Department for Public Health to bring Starlink Internet service to some of the most rural and isolated…

May 1, 2024

Country Music Highway Tribute Show: Downtown Russell | June 1

Shaping Our Appalachian Region has released a portion of its lineup for the Country Music Highway Tribute Show. The FREE event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 in downtown Russell.…

April 30, 2024

Meet the Founders: Jason and Elisabeth Camp – Camp Landing Entertainment District

Watch the interview on YouTube. Meet Jason and Elisabeth Camp, the community-driven minds behind Camp Landing Entertainment District. From a young age, Jason harbored a relentless drive to work and…

April 27, 2024

2024 SOAR Gala: A Day of Inspiration and Connection

The SOAR Gala was held on April 27 at the Mountain Arts Center. The annual event, presented by Kentucky Power, was an evening filled with celebration and recognition of those…

April 17, 2024

What You Need to Know About the 2024 SOAR Gala

As the 2024 SOAR Gala approaches, we want to ensure you have all the information needed to enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Below are…

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