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Walker to be nominated for KBC president
Brad Walker, pastor of Briensburg Baptist Church in Benton will be nominated for president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention at the Nov. 12 Annual Meeting in Paducah. Charles Frazier, former pastor of Zion’s Cause Baptist Church in Benton and now associational mission strategist for the Northern Kentucky Baptist Association, will nominate Walker.
Boyle County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Trinity Hampton of Boyle County recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). A total of 90 high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference. Two identical IFAL conferences were held this summer at Murray State University (MSU) from June 9-13 and at University […] The post Boyle County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Clark County youth enjoy boys’ & girls’ ranch opening
The Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch can be found in Marshall County, located in the far western portion of the Commonwealth. However, that didn’t stop some Winchester youth from heading out for a good time. To coincide with the opening of the ranch’s 49th camping season earlier this summer, a group from Clark County […] The post Clark County youth enjoy boys’ & girls’ ranch opening appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court approves aid for High Bridge, John Preece and industrial park
House Bill 1 has appropriated funds from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account to various state agencies for miscellaneous projects and programs. Magistrates approved resolutions authorizing Judge-Executive David West to sign to receive these funds at the Fiscal Court’s first meeting of the month. The Fiscal Court submitted requests to the state for three projects […] The post Jessamine County Fiscal Court approves aid for High Bridge, John Preece and industrial park appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (EMFLH) is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient care. Paulette Henriksen, a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Unit at EMFLH, was one of many nurses nominated for the DAISY Award. A resident of Mercer County, Paulette has been caring for patients at EMFLH for […] The post Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms
Reports of repeated gunshots on Lancaster Street and other areas of town have prompted the city of Stanford to pass a new ordinance restricting the unlawful discharge of firearms within city limits. The issue was brought to the Stanford City Council’s attention by citizen Jane Vanhook during the council’s June meeting. “I really didn’t want […] The post Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Four Danville Independent alums served as superintendents during 2023-24 school year
Last school year, Kentucky had four public school superintendents who also happen to be Danville High School graduates. These individuals are: Danville Independent Schools Superintendent Ron Ballard; Fairview Independent Schools Superintendent Jackie Risden Hawley; Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Sheri Satterly; and Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Turner, who retired at the end of the 2023-2024 […] The post Four Danville Independent alums served as superintendents during 2023-24 school year appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
WANTED SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR DUI ON KENTUCKY 30 IN LAUREL COUNTY
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Roberts arrested Benjamin Pedigo age 41 of East Bernstadt on Friday night July 12, 2024 at approximately 9:59 PM. The arrest occurred on KY 30 approximately 6 miles north of London following a traffic stop...
UK is again the top Ky. hospital in U.S. News rankings, followed by St. Elizabeth in Northern Ky. and Baptist Health Louisville
Three Kentucky hospitals, in the state’s three largest metripolitan areas, have been named among the nation’s “Best Regional Hospitals” in the annual ranking by the U.S. News & World Report magazine. The No. 1 hospital in Kentucky is again the University of Kentucky hospital, followed by...
Kentucky man dies in motorcycle crash on turnpike
STONY RIDGE, Ohio — A Kentucky motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash on the Ohio Turnpike in Lake Township and a passenger was seriously injured, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, Kenny L. Robinson, 58, of Mount Sterling, Ky., was westbound near the I-280 interchange when a tire on his motorcycle blew out, causing him to lose control, troopers from the patrol’s Swanton post said. Mr. Robinson died at the scene. Passenger Barbara J. Rowland 58, of Winchester, Ky., suffered serious injuries and was flown to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, troopers said. The incident, including helmet usage, remained under investigation Wednesday.
Crave Food and Music Festival returns for 11th year at new Lexington location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Get your appetite ready, Lexington! The Crave Food and Music Festival returns in July at a new location for its 11th year. The Crave Food and Music Festival is Lexington’s biggest celebration of “locally crafted fare,” featuring over 30 food vendors, from fine dining to food trucks, from July 27–28.
Laurel Co. deputies asking for help finding missing man
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office are looking for Phoenix Grubb, 40. Grubb was last seen off Pine Top Road, four miles west of London, on July 13. Grubb is described as 6′1″, 300 lbs., a white male, hair above ear, with a...
Credit card skimmer found in Lexington store
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Two men are facing charges after police say a credit card skimmer was found in a Lexington store. “It can happen in the smallest of retailers or in the large chain stores,” said Heather Clary with the BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South-Central Indiana. Police...
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