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911 Governing Board shifts funds as fee collection dwindles; makes progress in years long agreement revisions
With a combined population of over 50,000 residents, Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications is bustling with activity night and day. Through the deluge of calls, coordinating and crises it’s understandable that a cornerstone to the center is often forgotten about, as it comes in the form of ledgers and bureaucracy. The...
Identity of Glasgow House Fire Victim Confirmed
The Barren County Coroner has confirmed the identity of the woman who perished in a house fire over the weekend in Glasgow. Tim Gibson, the coroner, announced that dental records identified the victim as Heather Michelle Ferguson Berube, 41. Both the autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending. The tragic...
Could Beshear flip Kentucky blue as a VP candidate?
If Gov. Andy Beshear appears on the November ballot as the vice presidential candidate, do Democrats have a shot at flipping Kentucky from red to blue? Not likely, said Stephen Voss, a political science professor at the University of Kentucky. ...
Weather Impact Alert Day issued for Sunday and Monday for storm chances
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The WHAS11 Impact Weather Team has issued an alert day for Sunday and Monday as showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact for several spots across Kentuckiana. There is no highlighted risk for severe weather at this time, but that forecast may change as we guide...
Big Lots website shows which stores will close. Are any in Kentucky?
Big Lots recently announced a plan to close as many as 40 stores this year. But there's good news for discount shoppers: None of the stores in Kentucky are scheduled to close. According to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the retailer plans to close 35-40 stores this year and open...
Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now)
In March 2023, Kentucky Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 (SB 47) into law, legalizing medical cannabis for Kentuckians with chronic illnesses beginning January 1, 2025. Although patients who qualify cannot apply for medical cannabis cards until January 1, as of July 1, Kentuckians can now start applying for a medical cannabis business license, and […] The post Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now) appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky weather today: More clouds with a few spotty storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Today will be another day with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies and the chance for a few spotty storms. Most of the area will be dry today; however, as a weak cold front moves through the area, it will increase the risk of a few showers and storms.
Area native named State Commander of DAV Auxiliary
Aundra Lett Jackson, a native of Evergreen, was recently honored by being named as the State Commander of the Kentucky Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. The honor was bestowed on Jackson last month and she will serve her term in the position from June 2024 to June 2025. Mrs. Lett Jackson has served with the Disabled […] The post Area native named State Commander of DAV Auxiliary appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Kentucky Weather: Cold Front Brings Rain and Cooler Temperatures
Jackson, KY – A cold front will drop into Kentucky from the north today and tonight, bringing significant weather changes to the region. The front is expected to stall near the Tennessee border on Friday, resulting in drier and slightly cooler air filtering into northern and eastern portions of the area by Friday night.
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