Kentucky is set to receive millions to clean up mining hazards.

And a federal program could keep thousands of children in the state from going hungry this summer.

More in today's look at headlines around Kentucky.

Kentucky will receive more than $74 million through a federal program to continue cleaning up hazards left by mining.

The Central Kentucky News Journal reports this is the third round from an award through the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement.

The funding will help rebuild water infrastructure and address water supply issues.

The state has used these funds for more than 40 projects in 15 counties.

Kentucky will participate in a federal summer food program that will impact about 450,000 students that advocate.

Messenger reports.

The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program will give a one time benefit of $250 for each student.

Students ages 6 to 18 who currently receive benefits through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services programs, will be enrolled About 80% of the 450,000 students will automatically be enrolled and can expect $120 to be issued by June 30th.

Bronze statues of three music legends with Western Kentucky Roots were dedicated last week.

Hop Town Chronicle reports the life sized statues of John Prine and Don and Phil Everly now sit in Central City's Festival Square downtown.

The Everly Brothers were early rock and roll legends.

Some of their most successful singles were Bye Bye Love and Cathy's Clown.

Prine's parents were born in Muhlenberg County, which he sang about in his song Paradise.

Duke hired former Kentucky women's basketball coach Kyra Elzey for the upcoming season.

According to the school's announcement, Elzey will be an assistant coach to women's basketball team.

Head coach Kara Lawson Elzey coached for four seasons at Uke and led the team to back to back appearances in the NCAA tournament.

She also led Kentucky to the Southeastern Conference tournament title in 2022.

That Kit Messenger reports Elzey as saying, quote, I am elated beyond belief to join the Duke family and the incredible staff that Coach Lawson has assembled.

Duke has a standard of excellence and competes at the highest level, and I look forward to being part of this rich tradition.

It is also a tremendous privilege to work with my sister and former teammates.

Kara is a servant leader who embodies loyalty, family and greatness, and I am grateful for this opportunity to assist her and to inspire, impact and influence Young women.

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For headlines around Kentucky, I'm June Leffler.