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Health 1 outlet · WKYT

Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K raises money for cancer screenings

More than 200 runners took part Saturday in the 11th annual Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K in Nicholasville, organized by the CommonSpirit-Saint Joseph Foundation. The race raises money for breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services for under-insured and uninsured patients. This year’s event also included a cancer survivorship celebration. Angel Brooks, diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, urged women to know their bodies and schedule screenings.

General 1 outlet · WKYT

FIRST ALERT

Remnants of Isaias, now a weakening post-tropical cyclone, are bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Kentucky this weekend. Some areas could receive more than an inch of rain, and a wind advisory runs through 5 a.m. Sunday for Bell, Harlan and Letcher counties, where gusts may reach 35–50 mph. Rain is expected to clear west to east by Sunday evening; mostly clear, comfortable weather is forecast early next week.

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