Shoot Hoops coming to Martin County

INEZ – A free regional UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp will be held Monday, June 18, in Inez. The camp, conducted by former University of Kentucky basketball standout Jeff Sheppard, begins at 4 p.m. at Sheldon Clark High School, 1825 Blacklog Road, in...

Anthem promotes health lifestyle as SHND sponsor

Staying fit and avoiding unhealthy lifestyle choices – such as using alcohol and other drugs – is part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky’s wellness philosophy. To help promote healthy behaviors, Anthem has signed on as a major sponsor for Operation...
Free basketball camps return

Free basketball camps return

Five free regional basketball camps conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE this summer. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs programs at the following dates and...
Stars shine at Shoot Hoops camp

Stars shine at Shoot Hoops camp

MT VERNON – Finding good role models who walk “the straight line” can be difficult, but participants in Operation UNITE’s Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp July 14 had several stars guiding their way. The camp, held at Rockcastle County Middle School in Mt....
Avoid temptation, First Lady says

Avoid temptation, First Lady says

BOONS CAMP – A sign in the cafeteria at Meade Memorial Elementary reminds visitors: “A winning tradition … whatever it takes.” That philosophy, as it applies to the region’s fight against substance abuse, was echoed by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear during a visit...