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Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Rape trial of former Kentucky cabinet secretary opens in Lexington with disputed statements
Prosecutors and defense attorneys shared two different accounts of a sexual encounter between former Kentucky lawmaker John Tilley and a 21-year old woman during the first day of a potentially weeklong jury trial in Lexington. Tilley, who led the Justice and Public Safety cabinet under former Gov. Matt Bevin after serving as a Democratic state representative from Hopkinsville, faces a charge of first-degree rape in connection with the April 2022 incident. He pleaded not guilty to the...
Jeffersonville Police looking for new officers after raising pay, benefits
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Jeffersonville Police Department is building on the basics of its department and rolling out some changes. Jeffersonville Police Chief Kenny Kavanaugh visited WDRB Mornings on Tuesday to talk about what changes are being made. The biggest change will be seen in the base pay of...
Darius Miller is a fan of Reed Sheppard and Mark Pope
Darius Miller won a state championship at Mason County and was also named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 2008. Once he got to Kentucky, he won a national title in 2012 to give him three honors no other Kentucky player has been able to do. Miller played in a school-record...
Community asking for prayers for father and daughter seriously injured in hiking accident
WOODFORD CO., Ky. (WKYT) - For nine months, Captain Logan Forrest was deployed in the Middle East. He was welcomed home by his family and community at the end of May. It was just a little over a month later, when a family vacation turned tragic. “It’s unimaginable. I can’t...
Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Perryville’s Turtle Derby leads host of events this Saturday
Perryville’s annual Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby is happening in downtown Perryville on Saturday, July 27. The festivities start at 11:00 a.m. with a host of activities throughout the day. The turtle derby starts at 7:00 p.m. The Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby has been an annual fundraising event since 2017. People can ‘adopt’ a turtle for […] The post Perryville’s Turtle Derby leads host of events this Saturday appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
FIRST PERSON: Reed Sheppard's showing in Summer League no surprise
Reed Sheppard had a message for his doubters after he was selected as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft. “May my haters live long to see my success,” Sheppard posted on his “X” account less than a week after the former University of Kentucky guard and Mr. Basketball was drafted by the Houston Rockets.
Sheriff: Man found with drug paraphernalia, gave officers false information
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Somerset man is facing charges after reportedly giving police a false name and social security number. Officials said the information actually belonged to someone from Louisville. Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a Breezy Hills address at approximately 8:52 p.m....
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