Archive: Jun 2025

City Hall Offices will be closed July 4 in observance of the holiday

Posted June 30, 2025

The City of Morehead Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the national holiday. Trash Pick-Up scheduled for Friday, will be picked up on Thursday, July 3, 2025. If you have an emergency, please contact 911. The Annual Freedom Fest festivities will be on Saturday, July 5 beginning at 3 p.m. Read More

Morehead-Rowan County 911 Dispatch Now Accepts Text-to-911 Messages

Posted June 25, 2025

The Morehead-Rowan County 911 Center is proud to announce it has joined the growing number of agencies in Kentucky to implement Text-to-911 services, enabling residents to send emergency text messages directly to 9‑1‑1 dispatchers. What Text-to-911 Means for You Text-to-911 provides a vital lifeline if you’re: Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired In a threatening situation where speaking could increase risk Unable to make a voice call In an area with poor cellular reception where text may go through when voice cannot This service is an alternative, not a replacement, to calling 911. Voice calls remain the fastest and… Read More

Mayor Laura White-Brown Appointed to Governor’s “Pre-K for All” Advisory Committee

Posted June 6, 2025

Morehead Mayor Laura White-Brown has been appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to serve on the newly established Team Kentucky Pre-K for All Advisory Committee, a 28-member board tasked with helping guide the Commonwealth’s push toward universal pre-kindergarten access for every 4-year-old in the state. The “Pre-K for All” initiative aims to expand early childhood education access, improve long-term academic outcomes, and strengthen Kentucky’s workforce. “I’m honored to represent Morehead and Eastern Kentucky on this important advisory committee,” said Mayor White-Brown. “High-quality Pre-K is not just an education issue — it’s an economic one. Access to early learning gives every child… Read More