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Irish American recording artist Andy Cooney and multi-talented cast present ‘Forever Irish’ show March 11 in next Center Stage performance at The Center for Rural Development : 08 Mar 2010
The Center for Rural Development launching series of one-day career-training courses in software applications, project management, other skills through ‘Your Center of Learning’ : 08 Mar 2010
Marvin Marshbanks appointed to represent Lincoln County on The Center for Rural Development’s Board of Directors : 08 Mar 2010
Gov. Steve Beshear urges participation in 2010 Census at ‘Portrait of America’ road-tour event held at The Center for Rural Development : 08 Mar 2010
Marvin Marshbanks appointed to represent Lincoln County on The Center for Rural Development’s Board of Directors : 03 Mar 2010
‘PORTRAIT OF AMERICA’ ROAD TOUR BRINGS 2010 CENSUS MESSAGE TO KENTUCKY MARCH 1 : 25 Feb 2010
Children’s classic, ‘The Velveteen Rabbit,’ comes to The Center on March 5 for final Children’s Prime Time Theatre performance of the season : 23 Feb 2010
The Center for Rural Development launching ‘Your Center of Learning’ workforce training initiative for job seekers, employers at March 9 Orientation Meeting in Hazard : 23 Feb 2010
Rogers Scholar graduate, first-grade teacher to host children’s book reading at The Center on March 5 prior to season’s final Children’s Prime Time Theatre performance : 23 Feb 2010
‘Beauty and the Beast’ attracts sold-out crowd as part of latest Children’s Prime Time Theatre performance at The Center for Rural Development : 23 Feb 2010
The Center for Rural Development launching ‘Your Center of Learning’ workforce training initiative for job seekers, employers at March 9 Orientation Meeting in Hazard : 22 Feb 2010
Rogers Scholar graduate, first-grade teacher to host children’s book reading at The Center on March 5 prior to season’s final Children’s Prime Time Theatre performance : 18 Feb 2010
UK student, photographer’s intriguing photo exhibit to open at The Center for Rural Development on Feb. 24 : 17 Feb 2010
The story of ‘Beauty & the Beast’ to come to life at The Center for Rural Development on Feb. 19 as part of Children’s Prime Time Theatre series : 10 Feb 2010
The Center for Rural Development awards Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) mini-grants to six Southern and Eastern Kentucky communities to advance strategic planning : 10 Feb 2010
American Spiritual Ensemble performs traditional spirituals and contemporary music at latest Center Stage performance at The Center : 10 Feb 2010
The Center for Rural Development provides technology for Commonwealth Bariatric Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital to host free webcast for prospective patients : 03 Feb 2010
U.S. Congressman Harold Rogers, local officials, community leaders dedicate The Center for Rural Development’s new and enhanced Network Operations Center (NOC) at ribbon-cutting event : 26 Jan 2010
American Spiritual Ensemble will present selection of classic spirituals, jazz and Broadway numbers at the next Center Stage performance on Feb. 5 at The Center : 19 Jan 2010
Your Center of Learning’s executive leadership, computer skills courses launching at The Center in Somerset on Feb. 16 : 19 Jan 2010
Thirty-six bands compete at fourth-annual Battle of the Bands competition during 27-hour weekend marathon session at The Center : 19 Jan 2010
The Center for Rural Development launching ‘Your Center of Learning’ workforce training initiative for job seekers, employers at regional orientation meetings on Jan. 12, 14 : 31 Dec 2009
The Center for Rural Development partners with Eastern Kentucky University to expand Rogers Explorers youth program in summer 2010 : 30 Dec 2009
The Center, Somerset Walmart collect Christmas gifts for 150 children in Somerset, Pulaski County through Angel Tree project : 30 Dec 2009
Rockcastle students explore career interests, connect with mentoring professionals thanks to Forward in the Fifth, local schools, Chamber : 18 Dec 2009
College mentors help middle-schoolers in Adair, Metcalfe, Russell counties build academic, social skills through Forward in the Fifth initiative : 18 Dec 2009
The Center for Rural Development partners with UK Center for Rural Health and UK Center for Oral Health Research to host Oral Health Summit in Somerset : 08 Dec 2009
The Center for Rural Development opens the Christmas season with Spirit of Giving community tree-lighting ceremony : 08 Dec 2009
The Center for Rural Development now accepting grant applications from Southern and Eastern Kentucky for funding for community strategic planning : 30 Nov 2009
Kentucky Ballet Theatre returns to The Center Dec. 5 with “The Nutcracker Ballet” in an evening of holiday spirit, music, and visual arts reception : 30 Nov 2009
Russell County leaders share ideas on improving youth health and wellness at regional meeting hosted by The Center, health advocacy group : 23 Nov 2009
The Center for Rural Development to be Somerset’s center of holiday excitement Nov. 30 with Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, Festival of Trees, children’s theatre performance : 18 Nov 2009
Sheltowee Artisans hosts annual “Artfair” exhibit, featuring traditional and contemporary works of 55 artisans, on Nov. 13-15 at The Center : 18 Nov 2009
Registration now open for Dec. 1 grant-writing workshop at The Center in Somerset that will deliver tips and tools on crafting winning proposals : 18 Nov 2009
Staff from The Center for Rural Development lead Veterans Day ceremony for students at Eubank Elementary School : 13 Nov 2009
U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers addresses The Center for Rural Development’s full Board of Directors at its meeting on Nov. 10 at The Center : 13 Nov 2009
Retired NCAA, NBA head coach Lee Rose shares life stories about working with basketball legends with Green County students on final stop of Forward in the Fifth-sponsored tour : 09 Nov 2009
Really Artistic Women (RAW)—and one male participant—exhibit their work in visual arts exhibit at The Center : 09 Nov 2009
Pulaski County leaders share ideas on improving youth health and wellness at regional meeting hosted by The Center, health advocacy group : 06 Nov 2009
Appalachian folktales, music the focus of upcoming Children’s Prime Time Theatre performance of “Backwoods Ramblin’” at The Center : 30 Oct 2009
Applications for 2010 Rogers Scholars, Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute now available online for high school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky : 30 Oct 2009
Wayne County leaders share ideas on improving youth health and wellness at regional meeting hosted by The Center, health advocacy group : 30 Oct 2009
The Center hosts statewide education technology conference to give educators and others tools they need to reach and teach tech-savvy students : 19 Oct 2009
Beattyville and Lee County fire departments will be featured in a national documentary focusing on rural preparedness and first responders across America : 09 Oct 2009
America’s beloved frontier family takes the stage at season-opening performance of The Center for Rural Development’s School Time Theatre series : 09 Oct 2009
Students from Kentucky/Tennessee colleges and universities converge at The Center for Rural Development to address region’s top student-retention issues : 25 Sep 2009
New members Grayson Smith and Sara Beth Gregory join The Center’s board of directors : 25 Sep 2009
American Legion Post 38 Honor Guard presents 9-11 memorial tribute followed by high-energy concert by 60s hit makers, The Tams, at The Center : 18 Sep 2009
Top small business owners and entrepreneurs in Southern and Eastern Kentucky are recognized at the 2009 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (EIEA) : 18 Sep 2009
Graduates of The Center for Rural Development’s annual youth programs honor Rogers, Lawson, others for ongoing support : 31 Aug 2009
Patriotic program, live broadcast of The Tams concert for U.S. troops in Iraq slated for Sept. 11 at The Center for Rural Development : 20 Aug 2009
The region’s business, entrepreneurial leaders to be recognized at 2009 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Sept. 14 at The Center for Rural Development : 17 Aug 2009
Somerset Community College faculty, staff attend ‘Professional Development Day’ at The Center for Rural Development : 14 Aug 2009
The Center and Tandberg Grant Services sponsor free workforce training distance learning grant workshop for 25 onsite and videoconference participants : 05 Aug 2009
Father-and-son racing team from Tyler, Texas, competes at 2009 Blue Grass Nationals Pinewood Derby held at The Center for Rural Development : 05 Aug 2009
The Center for Rural Development launches free iPhone application for news, event, video updates : 05 Aug 2009
Record-breaking 350 Somernites Cruise custom cars and trucks attend the latest Friday Night Block Party hosted by The Center and Walmart : 30 Jul 2009
Sixty rising high school juniors in Southern and Eastern Kentucky graduate from The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars summer youth program : 23 Jul 2009
Lake Cumberland Grand Prix powerboat race to return to region in 2010 with challenging 13-turn course, new race site in Somerset-Pulaski County : 20 Jul 2009
The Center for Rural Development to be featured in national ‘50 in 52 Journey’ blog and video documentary : 10 Jul 2009
Pulaski band students to perform with 202nd Army Band of the Kentucky National Guard at free concert July 9 at The Center for Rural Development : 03 Jul 2009
Tara Conner, Miss USA® visits home : 05 Jun 2006
Goose Creek Symphony add ‘rootsy’ touch to Somerset during inaugural ‘Summer Nights Alive!’ at The Center performance : 30 Jun 2009
Hundreds of show cars, people converge on The Center’s grounds for Friday Night Block Party on June 26 : 30 Jun 2009
More than 1,100 people attend 2009 Kentucky Appalachian Craft Fair at The Center : 30 Jun 2009
Students get motivational message from former UK basketball Wildcat J.P. Blevins during Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The Center : 30 Jun 2009
Five graduates of The Center’s 2009 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute offered Presidential Scholarships to EKU for top-ranked business concept : 30 Jun 2009
Rogers Explorers use math and science skills to explore space, follow the CSI evidence at camps at University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson College : 25 Jun 2009
‘Summer Nights Alive!’ at The Center, the area’s newest concert series, opens June 25 with performance by Goose Creek Symphony : 19 Jun 2009
2009 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour rolls into Somerset and The Center for Rural Development for only Kentucky stop on 1,200-mile trip : 18 Jun 2009
Collection of hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind traditional art coming to The Center June 27-28 at third-annual Kentucky Appalachian Craft Fair : 15 Jun 2009
Barbourville man wins $3,500 Lake Cumberland houseboat vacation in fundraiser for The Center for Rural Development’s youth programs : 04 Jun 2009
150 middle and high school students will participate in The Center’s three youth programs this summer, representing 42 Southern and Eastern Ky. counties : 03 Jun 2009
New partnership with Somerset Walmart moving Friday Night Block Party to The Center starting May 22 : 20 May 2009
ARC mini-grant funding from The Center helps Mt. Vernon plan for unique ‘castle’ tourist center : 20 May 2009
The Center’s CenterNET2 network receives national award for innovative distance learning programming : 11 May 2009
The Center for Rural Development receives national award for use of innovative online media technology : 06 May 2009
Houseboat Holiday Fundraiser for The Center’s Youth Programs : 30 Apr 2009
The Center staff joins PRIDE volunteers in U.S. 27 Clean Sweep; Congressman Rogers commends workers for job well done in cleaning up roadside litter : 24 Apr 2009
CenterNET2 network providing distance learning courses to students throughout Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College system : 15 Apr 2009
2009 Arts Education Showcases filmed at The Center for Rural Development to be broadcast to schools across Kentucky : 27 Mar 2009
Educators, community and business leaders converge on The Center to discuss key issues at Educational Summit sponsored by Forward in the Fifth : 27 Mar 2009
RULETC hosts demonstration project on low-cost firearms training simulators with law-enforcement agencies from California, South Carolina, and Nebraska : 12 Mar 2009
Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear visits The Center for Rural Development to attend Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce meeting : 03 Mar 2009
Somerset students participate in global videoconference at The Center through CenterNET2 : 03 Mar 2009
Around 200 local students explore talents, pursue new interests at EGAT Day hosted by The Center for Rural Development : 03 Mar 2009
Sample the sights, sounds, and tastes of New Orleans in Somerset at Mardi Gras at The Center on Feb. 21 : 19 Feb 2009
Students across the region learn about Lincoln’s life, presidency in bicentennial celebration presented by The Center : 19 Feb 2009
The Center for Rural Development presents ‘The Center Insider’ monthly online virtual magazine : 19 Feb 2009
The Center using video, Web technology to bring Lincoln Bicentennial events to snowed-in students : 06 Feb 2009
Educators, others learn about federal distance learning grants thanks to The Center, TANDBERG Grant Services : 04 Feb 2009
The Center’s Executive Committee honors former Board Chairman Jerry Rickett for service, commitment to Southern and Eastern Kentucky : 23 Jan 2009
The Center for Rural Development to celebrate Lincoln Bicentennial with school programs in 42 Ky. counties, free public events in Somerset : 20 Jan 2009
Youth seeking leadership, scholarship opportunities have until Jan. 31 to apply for Rogers Scholars, Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute : 19 Jan 2009
Bands compete for top honors, $1,000 in prize money in third-annual Battle of the Bands held at The Center : 12 Jan 2009
Rogers Scholars Ambassadors collect children’s books and canned food items for community service project : 02 Jan 2009
The Center for Rural Development begins building army of health policy advocates for Southern and Eastern Kentucky : 24 Dec 2008
The Center for Rural Development, ARC present $104,000 in mini-grants to nine Ky. communities to advance strategic planning : 16 Dec 2008
CenterNET2 videoconference links Lincoln County history students with Holocaust survivors in New York : 16 Dec 2008
More than 400 guests kick off holiday season at tree-lighting ceremony at The Center for Rural Development : 05 Dec 2008
Area students show off technology skills at regional competition at The Center for Rural Development : 05 Dec 2008
Nearly 1,500 area students attend regional health career expo at The Center for Rural Development : 05 Dec 2008
Pulaski County Schools hosts EGAT Day at The Center for Rural Development : 03 Dec 2008
Leaders, communities recognized for local tourism efforts at annual SEKTDA conference : 01 Dec 2008
Higher-quality, faster internet service unveiled to Ky. educators at statewide technology conference at The Center : 19 Nov 2008
EKU president, digital media innovator call upon Ky. educators to embrace technology to combat budgetary constraints : 19 Nov 2008
Pulaski County Schools partner with The Center to launch literacy program : 03 Nov 2008
Miss Petunia gives cancer survivors a dose of humor : 29 Oct 2008
Students view an interactive drama on Anne Frank’s life : 28 Oct 2008
County group Shady Moon performs at pre-show event : 28 Oct 2008
Three Kentucky groups present ‘An Evening of Kentucky Music’ : 09 Oct 2008
Pulaski County’s own Shady Moon will perform at pre-show event : 09 Oct 2008
Pulaski County High School Marching Band performs at EGAT Day : 03 Oct 2008
Children enjoy games at pre-show event prior to Junie B. Jones performance : 30 Sep 2008
Exile rocks the house with reunion concert at The Center : 30 Sep 2008
Ronald McDonald introduces students to the performing arts : 25 Sep 2008
Scouts receive cinematography training at The Center : 25 Sep 2008
LCPA/The Center present Theatreworks USA production of Junie B. Jones : 18 Sep 2008
Wayne County middle students meet magician Kevin Spencer : 15 Sep 2008
2008 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award recipients are announced : 11 Sep 2008
Exile members reunite for reunion concert in Somerset : 11 Sep 2008
Ready, Set, Go! : 04 Sep 2008
LCPA/The Center present ‘Spirit of Nature’ exhibit : 04 Sep 2008
Children’s Prime Time Theatre will offer four performances this season : 04 Sep 2008
LCPA and The Center present School Time Theatre : 21 Aug 2008
Center Stage opens season with The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion : 15 Aug 2008
Kentucky Highlands celebrates 40th anniversary at The Center : 11 Aug 2008
The Center is accepting applications for ARC mini-grants : 08 Aug 2008
The Center partners with VSA arts of Kentucky on visual arts exhibit : 04 Aug 2008
PowerCruise makes pit stop at The Center en route to Somernites : 29 Jul 2008
2008 Kentucky Lineman’s Rodeo kicks off with Expo at The Center : 29 Jul 2008
Gov. Beshear awards $2 million in local housing grants at The Center : 22 Jul 2008
The Center is host site for first Energy Boot Camp Symposium : 22 Jul 2008
Pike County student receives Doug Reece Memorial Scholarship Award : 18 Jul 2008
Graduates select three Rogers Scholars to serve as Ambassadors : 18 Jul 2008
The Center graduates first class of 2008 Rogers Scholars : 02 Jul 2008
Baker receives Rogers Scholars’ Doug Reece Memorial Scholarship : 02 Jul 2008
ELI team members work on business concept presentation : 19 Jun 2008
"From Our Hands to Yours" Kentucky Appalachian Craft Fair : 19 Jun 2008
Taking it to the Web : 22 May 2008
Leslie students receive history lesson on Black Patch tobacco wars : 15 May 2008
The Center hosts 30th annual Aqueous visual arts exhibit : 15 May 2008
Pulaski’s gifted and talented students exhibit projects at Engineering Expo : 12 May 2008
Tinseltown guests support youth in evening of dinner and dancing : 30 Apr 2008
The Center awards $66,000 in ARC mini-grants : 25 Apr 2008
Area residents can partner with The Center to support youth at ‘Tinseltown’ gala April 25 : 09 Apr 2008
Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ closes out Center Stage season : 04 Apr 2008
Local students learn about performing arts at ‘Arts Education Day’ : 17 Mar 2008
Shopville students learn about body puppets used in ‘Cinderella’ : 17 Mar 2008
Pulaski’s gifted and talented students explore their gifts : 13 Mar 2008
Agricultural and forest officials meet for first time : 29 Feb 2008
Thirty-two southern and eastern counties eligible for Center/ARC mini-grants : 11 Feb 2008
Ag leaders and forest, woodland owners meet for first time at state conference : 14 Jan 2008
Southeast first to offer Homeland Security Training Certificate Program as course : 11 Jan 2008
Santa’s helpers deliver bicycles and toys to Pulaski County children : 31 Dec 2007
Rogers Scholars Ambassadors wrap up “Spirit of Giving” food, coat drive : 31 Dec 2007
Kentucky student’s passion for learning transcends challenge of leukemia : 14 Dec 2007
Kentucky National Guard troops are back from Iraq and home for holidays : 14 Dec 2007
Viewers are invited to attend taping of Kentucky Afield’s Christmas special : 11 Dec 2007
Center kicks off holidays with Christmas tree lighting, holiday magic show : 29 Nov 2007
Pulaski County’s gifted and talented students learn about engineering and robotics : 29 Nov 2007
Students from Somerset, Hong Kong connect via CenterNET2 : 13 Nov 2007
Center and RULETC bring pilot Raptor projects to region : 13 Nov 2007
AT&T Foundation announces $25,000 grant to The Center to support youth leadership programs : 09 Nov 2007
Educators are challenged ‘to think outside the box’ : 09 Nov 2007
'Choral Music from the Mountains’ showcases regional talent : 01 Nov 2007
700-plus students experience Lexington Philharmonic : 31 Oct 2007
1,400-plus elementary students experience Jack and the Beanstalk : 19 Oct 2007
World-renowned agriculture leader presents program at The Center : 16 Oct 2007
Center for Rural Development is co-sponsor of 2007 Southeast Homeland Security Directors’ Conference : 25 Sep 2007
Center names Leadership Award honorees : 18 Sep 2007
Leadership Summit goal is to motivate leaders in the region : 18 Sep 2007
Governor addresses Kentucky aviators : 13 Sep 2007
Live connection from Hong Kong : 13 Sep 2007
2007 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS : 12 Sep 2007
Somerset Food Service Show draws a hungry crowd : 06 Sep 2007
Congressman Rogers announces The Center, RULETC to partner on national law enforcement programs : 28 Aug 2007
Gold Wing Road Riders Rally at The Center : 24 Aug 2007
Corps of Engineers conducts Emergency Exercise for Wolf Creek Dam : 16 Aug 2007
National Institute for Hometown Security hosts Conference at The Center : 14 Aug 2007
The August 7 Small Business Day Conference : 14 Aug 2007
Center hosts record-breaking Somernites “Power Cruise” crowd : 31 Jul 2007
Rogers Scholars Reunion “live” at Master Musicians Festival : 24 Jul 2007
Rogers Scholars Graduation Night : 19 Jul 2007
Rogers Scholars 2007 : 06 Jul 2007
Fifth District Congressman Hal Rogers prepares to go live via satellite from the studio of The Center for Rural Development : 06 Jul 2007
13,500 elementary students touched by Center’s regional arts effort : 21 May 2007
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) : 21 May 2007
Oak Ridge National Labs Town Hall Forum to be hosted at The Center on May 11 for regional business community : 02 May 2007
Rogers Scholars grads now have scholarships for eleven area colleges, universities to select from : 23 Apr 2007
Inspiring tomorrow’s engineers : 28 Feb 2007
Rogers Scholars and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute application deadlines extended : 01 Feb 2007
Terrorism Prevention Certificate Course Earns National Recognition : 28 Nov 2006
‘Technology Awareness Day’ offers insight on new educational opportunities educators across the state : 28 Nov 2006
The Nutcracker comes to The Center : 14 Nov 2006
Seminars for community strategic planning to be presented in Somerset and Jackson : 14 Nov 2006
‘One Night in Vegas’ to support youth leadership and arts and culture programs across Southern and Eastern Kentucky : 31 Oct 2006
The Center co-sponsors second annual University Center of the Mountains Summit : 26 Oct 2006
Rogers Scholars graduates receive scholarship opportunity from Big Sandy Community and Technical College : 25 Oct 2006
Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center hosts community development forum : 23 Oct 2006
Veterans’ Day Concert comes to The Center : 19 Oct 2006
The Center hosts ‘One Night in Vegas’ to support youth leadership and arts and culture programs : 17 Oct 2006
Man of Constant Sorrow comes to The Center : 11 Oct 2006
THE KENTUCKY CENTER BRINGS ARTISTS/EDUCATORS TOGETHER : 11 Oct 2006
Fletcher announces funding for three regional projects : 06 Oct 2006
Union College hosts community development forum presented by The Center : 05 Oct 2006
Jason Petty brings “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes” to The Center for Rural Development : 02 Oct 2006
City of Hazard has ‘something to talk about’ : 02 Oct 2006
The Center for Rural Development receives national Innovation Award : 02 Oct 2006
Rogers Scholars Ambassadors to help PRIDE with upcoming electronics recycling event : 28 Sep 2006
Rogers Scholars Ambassadors to help PRIDE with upcoming electronics recycling event : 27 Sep 2006
The Center celebrates 10th Anniversary by recognizing those who help to fulfill The Center’s mission : 20 Sep 2006
Two professional development workshops planned in the region : 20 Sep 2006
‘The premier vocal group in Christian music’ comes to The Center : 20 Sep 2006
George Davidson and Eugenio Leon set to open the Center Stage season : 20 Sep 2006
2006 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award luncheon held in Somerset : 20 Sep 2006
CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY : 08 Sep 2006
2006 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS : 07 Sep 2006
Rogers Scholars Ambassadors from around the region come together for backpack drive benefiting local elementary students : 05 Sep 2006
South Kentucky RECC Charity Golf Scramble Earns $18,000 for Rogers Scholars : 24 Aug 2006
Adair County teen selected for Doug Reece Memorial Scholarship Award : 21 Aug 2006
Garrard County teen selected for Doug Reece Memorial Scholarship Award : 09 Aug 2006
South Kentucky RECC Charity Golf Scramble Earns $18,000 for Rogers Scholars : 31 Jul 2006
Pikeville Community Technology Center and The Center for Rural Development host forum to help identify community challenges faced by Pike County and the region : 31 Jul 2006
‘How to’ course offers secrets to successful eBay sales : 31 Jul 2006
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation’s Jerry Rickett elected to serve as Chairman for The Center’s Executive Committee : 31 Jul 2006
Midway College and Center partner to provide Homeland Security bachelor degree program : 26 Jul 2006
Somerset High School student has winning business concept team during the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute : 26 Jul 2006
THE KENTUCKY CENTER BRINGS ARTISTS/EDUCATORS TOGETHER : 26 Jul 2006
Sharpe selected as Executive Committee member for The Center for Rural Development : 26 Jul 2006
Campton Elementary School hosts community development forum presented by The Center : 28 Jun 2006
Leadership Institute held at The Center : 26 Jun 2006
Pulaski County teens selected to participate in ELI at The Center : 19 Jun 2006
First Rogers Explorers group to meet June 7-9 : 18 May 2006
Sixty talented sophomores across Southern and Eastern Kentucky have been selected to participate in The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars program. : 03 May 2006
First Lady Glenna Fletcher speaks at underage drinking forum : 03 May 2006
Piano 4 comes to The Center : 10 Apr 2006
New opportunity for high school students, Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute now accepting applications for first class : 04 Apr 2006
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes comes to The Center : 04 Apr 2006
Wall selected as Executive Committee member, the governing board for The Center for Rural Development : 04 Apr 2006
Nancy Elementary students learn in non-traditional ways : 04 Apr 2006
Local teens hold second Rogers Scholars Ambassador meeting benefiting Bethany House : 17 Mar 2006
Laurel County students hear the story of Grandpa Jones : 09 Mar 2006
The Trip to Bountiful comes to The Center : 07 Mar 2006
Turn Clutter into cash during this one-day seminar teaching the basics of selling on eBay : 07 Mar 2006
Distinguished Bell County teen selected as Presidential Scholar candidate : 03 Mar 2006
Hunt selected as Executive Committee member, the governing board for The Center for Rural Development : 02 Mar 2006
Distinguished Laurel County teen selected as Presidential Scholar candidate : 02 Mar 2006
Approximately 1,000 elementary and middle school students in Pulaski County see, “How Can I Keep From Singing?” : 02 Mar 2006
Morehead State and The Center for Rural Development partner to create new educational opportunity in Southern and Eastern Kentucky : 24 Feb 2006
Live Shark Encounter at the 2006 South KY Sport Boat and Fishing Show : 24 Feb 2006
Theatre performances and workshops to be held at Pulaski County schools : 21 Feb 2006
2006 Kentucky Sport, Boat and Fishing Show comes to Somerset : 21 Feb 2006
Irish folk tale comes to The Center : 17 Feb 2006
The Center welcomes Marsh as newest community liaison : 10 Feb 2006
Cory Gearlds Selected as PRIDE Volunteer of the Month for February : 02 Feb 2006
Turn clutter into cash during this one-day seminar teaching the basics of selling on eBay : 02 Feb 2006
Musical variety show comes to Somerset : 02 Feb 2006
Annual Valentine’s Dine and Dance returns to The Center : 31 Jan 2006
Popular singer, songwriter and comedian, Mark Lowery, comes to The Center : 25 Jan 2006
10 former scholars serve on Ambassador Board : 16 Jan 2006
Free ‘Business Side of Music’ workshop to be held at Leslie County Extension Office : 03 Jan 2006
Preneta gives to community through community service projects : 27 Dec 2005
Sloan selected as Full Board member, dedicated to enhancing the lives of citizens in Rowan County : 27 Dec 2005
Brashear selected as Full Board member, dedicated to enhancing the lives of citizens in Leslie County : 15 Dec 2005
Hunt selected as Full Board member, dedicated to enhancing the lives of citizens in Rockcastle County : 15 Dec 2005
Noland selected as Full Board member, dedicated to enhancing the lives of citizens in Estill County : 06 Dec 2005
Boy Scout Troop 79 of Pulaski County, leads efforts in collecting toys at Annual “Spirit of Giving” Holiday Celebration : 02 Dec 2005
Bell Tones entertain at The Center’s Annual “Spirit of Giving” : 01 Dec 2005
Center Stage presents the Louisville Orchestra Holiday Show : 01 Dec 2005
Beatrix Potter’s The Tailor of Gloucester comes to The Center : 29 Nov 2005
The Nutcracker comes to The Center : 21 Nov 2005
Family, students and Congressman Rogers participate in first-ever public live videoconference with military personnel serving overseas : 21 Nov 2005
Todd gives to community through community service projects : 18 Nov 2005
BellSouth contributes $5,000 to The Center’s fundraising efforts : 17 Nov 2005
15 students from Adair County represent schools in Student Technology Leadership Program : 10 Nov 2005
A Christmas Story, tree-lighting and Toys for Tots come to The Center on November 22 : 03 Nov 2005
Center Stage presents LUMA: Theatre of Light : 28 Oct 2005
The Center presents concerts to benefit God’s Food Pantry and hurricane victims : 27 Oct 2005
The Center awards October C-TRAIN grants : 27 Oct 2005
10-County regional forum held in West Liberty : 25 Oct 2005
Free artists & craftsmen workshops available : 24 Oct 2005

Center kicks off fundraising efforts with ‘One Night in Vegas’
: 20 Oct 2005
Students from three European countries visit with hopes of taking ideas home : 19 Oct 2005
UNITED WAY BASS TOURNAMENT : 17 Oct 2005
Annual Keystone Conference enhances educational opportunities for Southern and Eastern Kentucky : 17 Oct 2005
International roundtable discussion held at The Center : 13 Oct 2005
The Grand Illusion comes to The Center : 12 Oct 2005
HEAD OF KENTUCKY HIGHLANDS WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORK : 11 Oct 2005
The True Story of Pocahontas comes to The Center : 11 Oct 2005
‘Young at Heart’ comes to The Center : 10 Oct 2005
Jenny Wiley Theatre presents A Christmas Story at The Center : 03 Oct 2005
Center Stage presents Mame : 30 Sep 2005
The Center awards September C-TRAIN grants : 30 Sep 2005
The Center hosts third regional forum : 30 Sep 2005
2005 Excellence In Entrepreneurship Awards to honor four businesses in region : 22 Sep 2005
Meece students videoconference with Katrina victims : 20 Sep 2005
Regional Public Safety program presents case study at national conference : 19 Sep 2005
Hyden receives 2005 Excellence In Entrepreneurship Award : 15 Sep 2005
Eli Lilly hosts Medicare forum at The Center : 09 Sep 2005
The ‘Funniest Man in America’ coming to The Center : 07 Sep 2005
Center Stage season opens with Pop Go The Classics, with Mac Frampton : 07 Sep 2005
The Center to host benefit for God’s Food Pantry : 06 Sep 2005
The Center announces August C-TRAIN grant recipients : 29 Aug 2005
Arts grants opportunities available to Southern and Eastern Kentucky : 18 Aug 2005
2005 Excellence In Entrepreneurship Award luncheon to be held in Somerset September 12 : 16 Aug 2005
Regional Law Enforcement Technology program reaches ‘major milestone’ : 16 Aug 2005
Rogers Announces Homeland Security Funding for Kentucky Colleges and Universities : 11 Aug 2005
Congressman Rogers, keynote speaker at Rogers Scholars Reunion held at The Center : 09 Aug 2005
Lake Cumberland Children’s Theatre presents The Adventures of Charlie Bucket at The Center : 09 Aug 2005
It was ‘One Joyful Night’ : 04 Aug 2005
Fletcher speaks at Chamber luncheon held at The Center : 04 Aug 2005
Center volunteers attended ‘county fair’ : 02 Aug 2005
Todd participates in leadership training : 22 Jul 2005
It will be ‘One Joyful Night’ : 20 Jul 2005
‘Battle of the Scholars’ to be held at The Center : 19 Jul 2005
Bradley joins The Center as arts and culture outreach coordinator : 12 Jul 2005
The Center holds regional forum : 12 Jul 2005
Avalon comes to The Center : 08 Jul 2005
Busher returns to The Center as video production manager : 08 Jul 2005
CenterNET2 offers economic development telecast : 07 Jul 2005
Local school children get a lesson in theatre : 06 Jul 2005
Williams follows path to success : 30 Jun 2005
School employees receive training : 29 Jun 2005
Edwards receives offer of scholarship to attend Lindsey Wilson College : 29 Jun 2005
Puerto hears the story of Kenny Davis, Captain-1972 U.S. Olympic Team : 23 Jun 2005
Hager participates in entrepreneurship luncheon : 23 Jun 2005
Lane participates in leadership training : 21 Jun 2005
‘Future entrepreneurs’ visit The Center : 17 Jun 2005
Local artist George Gow on showcase at The Center : 16 Jun 2005
Dunn accepted for a summer internship with Sen. Bunning : 15 Jun 2005
Keck joins The Center as new community liaison : 08 Jun 2005
Phillips appointed first district chair of Kentucky Young Republican Federation : 07 Jun 2005
The Center along with LCPA receive three grants for upcoming CenterStage season : 06 Jun 2005
Ray is recipient of Lindsey Wilson College scholarship : 01 Jun 2005
EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD : 27 May 2005
Hines credits the Rogers Scholars program : 27 May 2005
Brashear credits the Rogers Scholars program : 24 May 2005
The Center announces May C-TRAIN grant recipients : 19 May 2005
Egnew goes from Rogers Scholar to Begley Scholar : 18 May 2005
Reggie Hanson to speak at The Center to benefit God’s Food Pantry : 17 May 2005
CenterNET2 brings UK Law Day 2005 to area high school students : 17 May 2005
Local middle school students participate in ‘Wave Watch’ : 13 May 2005
Tim Ball named customer service manager of Public Safety at The : 12 May 2005
Kentucky Watercolor Society presents ‘Aqueous 2004/2005’ at The Center : 10 May 2005
Lindsey Wilson College offers four-year scholarships to Rogers Scholars graduates : 06 May 2005
May 27 is ‘Camp Invention’ registration deadline for area second through sixth graders : 05 May 2005
Center Executive Committee Member inducted into Hall of Distinction : 04 May 2005
Stuart Arnold named director of marketing and public relations at The : 03 May 2005
The Center awards over $116,000 in April C-TRAIN grants : 27 Apr 2005
Center staff members selected for Leadership East Kentucky : 19 Apr 2005
Center Executive Committee Member receives National Leadership Award : 19 Apr 2005
Center joins forces with Lake Cumberland Children’s Theatre : 28 Mar 2005
The Center’s Rogers Scholars program gets new Homepage : 18 Mar 2005
Susan Garrett named Director of Business and Finance at The Center : 18 Mar 2005
The Center hosts South Kentucky Sport Boat and Fishing Show : 11 Feb 2005
Larry R. Combs named director of business services at The Center : 11 Feb 2005
CenterNET . A group effort : User Group meeting allows site facilitators to share ideas and information : 10 Feb 2005
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers comes to The Center : 10 Feb 2005
The Center staff helps God's Food Pantry feed the hungry : 27 Jan 2005
Computer aided Dispatch system awarded to Monroe County 911 : 24 Jan 2005
Fletcher uses CenterNET videoconferencing to deliver public forums : 20 Jan 2005
Rodney Murphy named public safety program director at The Center : 13 Jan 2005
CenterStage presents jazz singer Mari Anne Jayme : 05 Jan 2005
The Center for Rural Development launches arts and culture outreach : 20 Dec 2004
The Center announces December C-TRAIN grant recipients : 20 Dec 2004
The Center opens Prestonsburg field office : 17 Dec 2004
Rogers Scholars program seeks high school sophomores who want to experience "the best week of their life" : 16 Dec 2004
Bell Tones entertain at The Center's annual "Spirit of Giving" : 15 Dec 2004
The Center provides a one-stop shop for new cars and trucks : 15 Dec 2004
Computer aided Dispatch system awarded to Estill County 911 : 13 Dec 2004
Charley Simpson returns to The Center as vice president of program development : 10 Dec 2004
The Center announces November C-TRAIN grant recipients : 23 Nov 2004
The Center hosts annual holiday event: "The Spirit of Giving" : 22 Nov 2004
Technology training grants available to local businesses : 16 Nov 2004
The Center selects VisionTEK, Inc. as a mobile data solution provider for its Law Enforcement Technology program : 11 Nov 2004
The Center's Network Operations Support Center to open at Valley Oak Technology Complex : 01 Nov 2004
CenterStage presents Williams & Ree and Etta May : 28 Oct 2004
CenterStage and Kentucky Ballet Theatre present The Nutcracker : 26 Oct 2004
The Center announces October C-TRAIN grant recipients : 22 Oct 2004
Homeland Security Secretary Ridge, Governor Ernie Fletcher to Address Somerset Conference; Congressman Rogers Will Announce New Initiatives : 22 Oct 2004
CenterStage presents The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra : 11 Oct 2004
CenterStage presents Stoll Vaughan- Americana Music : 05 Oct 2004
Terry Burkhart named Chief Operating Officer at The Center : 05 Oct 2004
CenterStage presents "Keep on the Sunny Side"-Songs and Story of the Carter Family : 22 Sep 2004
The Center announces September C-TRAIN grant recipients : 17 Sep 2004
CenterStage presents The Best of Broadway Music with songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber : 08 Sep 2004
The Center announces August C-TRAIN grant recipients : 19 Aug 2004
Computer Aided Dispatch system awarded to Prestonsburg P.D. : 18 Aug 2004
Computer Aided Dispatch system awarded to Prestonsburg P.D. : 18 Aug 2004
Pianist George Davidson's enchanting music opens CenterStage season : 16 Aug 2004
Children's Prime Time Theatre offers family-friendly entertainment : 13 Aug 2004
New CenterStage season opens August 26 : 13 Aug 2004
The Center graduates 7 th class of Rogers Scholars : 30 Jul 2004
The Center announces July C-TRAIN grant recipients : 29 Jul 2004
Kentucky 's own Patty Loveless to perform at The Center : 21 Jul 2004
Reece becomes Chairman of The Center's Executive Committee : 08 Jul 2004
2004 Rogers Scholars announced : 26 May 2004
The Center announces April C-TRAIN grant recipients : 27 Apr 2004
The Center announces addition of Dr. Jo Marshall to Executive Committee : 02 Apr 2004
Computer Aided Dispatch system awarded to Lincoln County Emergency Communications Center : 17 Feb 2004

 

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