Swath of Southern, Eastern KY counties will see broadband expansion under federal grant

Multiple Southern and Southeastern Kentucky counties will share $25 million in federal funds to expand broadband access.

The grant was presented earlier this month by Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers to the Center for Rural Development in Somerset.

Lonnie Lawson, the center’s director, said the counties include Knox, Laurel, Lincoln, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Clay, Cumberland, Metcalfe and Monroe…