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Last update: an hour agoPublic Health Alarm: Kentucky health officials are investigating a possible cluster of DIPG, a rare and nearly always fatal childhood brain cancer, in Southeastern Kentucky’s tri-county Whitley–Knox–Laurel area after at least two children have died or been diagnosed in recent months; residents have signed petitions demanding transparency while the state works with the Kentucky Cancer Registry to determine whether the cases are statistically unusual. State Oversight: The state Inspector General says Kentucky’s medical cannabis licensing program was “transparent and fair,” citing public comment, committee review, and a lottery-run random drawing for qualifying applicants. Addiction Trends: Kentucky overdose deaths fell again in 2025, down 22.9% from 2024, marking the fourth straight year of declines. Education & Community: UK seniors highlight the Rural Health Scholars program’s real-world data-driven impact; and the George West Education Foundation awarded $148,935 in classroom grants.
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