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26th Annual National Prescription Drugs Take Back Day– Saturday, April 27

Posted April 24, 2024

This Saturday, April 27, 2024 marks the 26th Annual National Prescription Drugs Take Back Day. The Morehead Police Department will be participating by allowing community members to deposit their unused prescription drugs in the Drug Take Back Box located in the lobby of the Morehead Police Station at 309 West Main Street. This box is available throughout the year Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Read More

Opening Day Little League Parade- April 19,2024

Posted April 16, 2024

Join us this Friday, April 19 on Main St. at 6 p.m. for our Opening Day Little League Parade! Sponsored by: The City of Morehead, State Farm- Charlotte Mullins, Rite-Way Auto Glass, and Servpro of Morehead. Parade Lineup- 4:30 p.m. Please note: No candy to be thrown from floats. Trucks/Floats not permitted in City Park. Make arrangements for pickup at the Family Dollar Parking Lot. Let’s officially kick-off the Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues by supporting the players and coaches!… Read More

Annual Spring Cleanup Week- April 15-19

Posted April 16, 2024

The week of April 15-19 is our Annual Spring Cleanup. City Residents may place large and small sized items curbside to be picked up by Public Works at NO ADDITIONAL COST. There is an additional cost for brush removal. Items Excluded: Tires, Paint, Oil and any other hazardous materials. Any City Resident wishing to have items picked up, please contact Greg at 606.784.4503. Read More

Morehead Police Department is Hiring

Posted April 11, 2024

Join our team as an Officer on the Morehead Police Department. Applications are available for those who are interested in applying. Officers will receive the following benefits: Paid Academy Training 4 Day Work Weeks Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Health, Dental & Vision Coverage Life & AD&D Insurance Take Home Fleet New Facility and Fitness Center Lateral Pay- $45,000- 50,000 Plus $4,300 KLEFPF More information please contact Sergeant Alex Hamilton at [email protected] Click Here to Apply… Read More

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program

Posted January 31, 2024

GADD’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program is still accepting participants for Fiscal Year 2024. Eligible grandparents can receive up to $500 for the purchase of clothing, educational supplies, and other authorized expenses for the grandchild(ren). For more information on eligibility requirements, please direct individuals to check out GADD’s website at https://gwadd.org/grandparents/ or contact GADD’s Aging and Disability Resource Center at 855.882.5307. Read More

City of Morehead offers new online payment service

Posted September 3, 2021

The City of Morehead has launched a new service to citizens by creating an online payment portal for ordinance and parking violations. The City has been working on this launch and is excited to see the program up and running. Mayor White-Brown said, “the online system provides convenience and an additional layer of safety during the pandemic. We hope that citizens will utilize the new system which is part of additional resources the City is putting in place.” The program can be accessed at www.morehead-ky.gov. A demonstration of the program will be presented at the October City Council meeting… Read More

Kentucky League Of Cities Employee of the Year

Posted August 18, 2021

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) Awards were announced this week revealing the City Employee of the Year. Since 1999, the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) has been recognizing cities, city officials and city employees for their contributions to the commonwealth. The City Employee of the Year Award brings recognition to an exceptional city employee who performs at a distinguished level to improve his or her local government and community. The 2021 City Employee of the Year is Chief Derrick Blevins of the Morehead Police Department. The Commonwealth has over 20,000 city employees eligible for this recognition. Chief Blevins was… Read More

Women’s Task Force for Gender Equality in Appalachia Established

Posted March 31, 2021

Mayor Laura White-Brown of the City of Morehead held a press conference Monday, March 29, on the grounds of the Morehead Moonlight School to announce the establishment of a Women’s Task Force on gender equality in Appalachia.  Mayor White-Brown noted the significance of the historic site for the announcement, saying “This is a special place for what it represents to our community, state, and nation. Cora Wilson Stewart was not only the first woman elected superintendent of Rowan County Schools and the first female president of the Kentucky Education Association, but she also founded Moonlight Schools here in 1911 to… Read More

Mayor White-Brown to hold press conference on Monday

Posted March 24, 2021

Mayor Laura White-Brown of the City of Morehead will be holding a live press conference on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 2 p.m. The press conference will take place at the Moonlight Stage located at East First Street in downtown Morehead, Ky. An announcement of a major initiative for the City of Morehead and Appalachia will be presented. The press conference will be streamed on the City of Morehead Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofmoreheadky. We hope that you can join us for this community update either in person or on social media. Read More

City Garbage Collection Holiday Schedule: 2021

Posted January 12, 2021

Monday, Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday – Garbage collection for Monday and Tuesday will both be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 19.Friday, April 2 – Good Friday – All garbage will be picked up before Noon.Monday, May 31 – Memorial Day – Garbage collection for Monday and Tuesday will both be picked up on Tuesday, June 1.Monday, July 5 – Independence Day – Garbage collection for Monday and Tuesday will both be picked up on Tuesday, July 6.Monday, Sept. 6 – Labor Day – Garbage collection for Monday and Tuesday will both be picked up on Tuesday,… Read More

St. Claire HealthCare asks you to be a hero in the fight against COVID-19

Posted November 23, 2020

“I want everyone in our region to understand COVID-19 is real, and it’s dangerous,” said Will Melahn, M.D., St. Claire HealthCare’s Chief Medical Officer. “Now more than ever, it’s critical for everyone in our community to take action. If you haven’t already changed your behavior to protect yourself, your family, and frontline workers from this virus, do it now.” Read More