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SFD responds to 80 incidents in June
The Stanford Fire Department (SFD) responded to 80 incidents during the month of June, according to a monthly report provided to the Stanford City Council. From June 1 to June 30, SFD responded to the following incidents: Building fire – 1 Medical assist, assist EMS crew – 6 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury […] The post SFD responds to 80 incidents in June appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Crab Orchard Elementary student wins grandparent essay award
Jodi Middleton is the Lincoln County winner in the “2023-2024 Grandparent of the Year” essay contest. This contest is an annual event for Kentucky 5th grade students in which they submit essays answering why “My Grandparent should be the AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year.” Jodi is a student in Amy Shackleford’s 5th grade class […] The post Crab Orchard Elementary student wins grandparent essay award appeared first on The Interior Journal.
EMRMC among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. EMRMC is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes EMRMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients […] The post EMRMC among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Debunking myths and misinformation about sunscreen
By Gina Van Thomme and Kellie Bramlet Blackburn MD Anderson Cancer Center Sunscreen is a hot topic – and not just because it’s a summertime staple! There are also many myths and misconceptions surrounding sunscreen’s safety, effectiveness and usefulness. So, if you’ve ever been confused about when – or if! – to use sunscreen, […] The post Debunking myths and misinformation about sunscreen appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Miller impressed with Sheppard
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 152 games at Kentucky and then […] The post Miller impressed with Sheppard appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Science Hill man dies in motorcycle crash
KINGS MOUNTAIN – A collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck claimed the life of one man Saturday, according to Lincoln County Coroner Farris Marcum. Dakota Bowling, 29, of Science Hill was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:20 p.m. on July 20 after a collision in the 500 block of Ky. Hwy. 501. […] The post Science Hill man dies in motorcycle crash appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Riverboat theater docks at Shaker Village
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill will host consecutive weekend performances of an original production in partnership with Adventure Theatre along the banks of the Kentucky River on July 26-27 and August 2-3. The play, “River Adventures,” explores the romanticism of the river through the eyes of the iconic fictional characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. […] The post Riverboat theater docks at Shaker Village appeared first on The Interior Journal.
DQ Miracle Day Thursday supports local children’s hospital
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day is happening July 25 to support local children’s hospitals. On Miracle Treat Day, DQ’s donate $1, or more, for every Blizzard sold to their local children’s hospital, which for Central and Eastern Kentucky is Kentucky Children’s Hospital. At KCH we treat children from Boyle County up to 1,100 times per […] The post DQ Miracle Day Thursday supports local children’s hospital appeared first on The Interior Journal.
La Familia’s second-half surge secures victory
By Casey Roberts, Contributing Writer In the fast-paced world of competitive basketball, pre-game strategies often set the stage for success or failure. Tyler Ulis, a former standout at Kentucky and current coach of the alumni team La Familia, understands this all too well. “We knew before the game what type of team they were,” Ulis […] The post La Familia’s second-half surge secures victory appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Letter to the Editor: A goal without a plan is just a wish
Dear Editor, “A goal without a plan is just a wish” is attributed to Antoine de Saint-Exupery in his 1940’s book ‘The Little Prince.’ Until the elected officials put forth a creditable plan to replace President Joe Biden with a new candidate, it appears that the campaign is headed into a chaotic situation. This strategy […] The post Letter to the Editor: A goal without a plan is just a wish appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Unoccupied sheriff’s car rolls into Tina’s Hair Design
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle that was parked and unoccupied rolled away from the Sheriff’s Office parking lot on July 15. The vehicle traveled over the hill, across Main Street, and struck the building of Tina’s Hair Design. No one was injured, but the building sustained significant structural damage. The Stanford Police Department is […] The post Unoccupied sheriff’s car rolls into Tina’s Hair Design appeared first on The Interior Journal.
School board approves more employee incentives
In an ongoing effort to attract and retain quality staff across the school district, school board members approved new incentives during last week’s meeting. For the last four years, the Lincoln County School District has given raises to both certified and qualified staff to help make wages more competitive and comparable to surrounding areas. Last […] The post School board approves more employee incentives appeared first on The Interior Journal.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month
Chances are you’ve heard of breast, lung, or skin cancer. For the more than 17,000 Americans who develop sarcoma every year, the first time they hear of this rare cancer will be when they are diagnosed. This understudied, underfunded cancer can develop anywhere in the body. While just one percent of adult cancers are sarcoma, […] The post July is Sarcoma Awareness Month appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Cats’ Waldschmidt taken by Diamondbacks in first round of MLB Draft
Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt was chosen as the 31st overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday night. Waldschmidt became the seventh first-round selection in school history and the third player drafted in the first round under Nck Mingione. Zack Thompson (2019) and Evan White (2017) were previous first-round […] The post Cats’ Waldschmidt taken by Diamondbacks in first round of MLB Draft appeared first on The Interior Journal.
‘Cram the cruiser’ initiative aims to feed Lincoln County students
Some Lincoln County students don’t have enough food at home when they leave school for the weekend and that’s where the Family Resource Youth Services Center (FRYSC) tries to fill the gap. Typically the food is gathered from some local churches and through grant funding but this year FRYSC is partnering with the Stanford Police […] The post ‘Cram the cruiser’ initiative aims to feed Lincoln County students appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln residents invited to participate in heart study
Heart disease and type 2 diabetes are often preventable, but Kentucky has the nation’s ninth-highest rate of heart disease and the fifth-highest rate of diabetes. Plus, many Kentuckians have pre-diabetes but don’t know it. A team at the University of Kentucky (UK) is leading a health study called “Heart of the Family” to help people […] The post Lincoln residents invited to participate in heart study appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln County Sheriff seeking information about camper fire July 24
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a camper fire that occurred on July 24 in Stanford on Pettus court. The Sheriff is asking that if people have any information to contact Det. Sgt Michael J Mullins at 606-365-2696 or crimetips@lincolnky.com. The post Lincoln County Sheriff seeking information about camper fire July 24 appeared first on The Interior Journal.
EMRMC Medical/Surgical Unit nurses recognized for service
Nurses at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center’s 3T Medical/Surgical Unit were recently honored with The DAISY Team Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses has been adopted by healthcare facilities around the world to […] The post EMRMC Medical/Surgical Unit nurses recognized for service appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Whooping cough on rise in Kentucky, health officials say
State public health officials issued an alert to Kentuckians on Wednesday, saying that pertussis, also known as “whooping cough,” is increasing across the state, with 130 cases reported, so far this year. According to current case numbers from the state Department for Public Health, Kentucky is seeing an elevated rate of infection not seen here […] The post Whooping cough on rise in Kentucky, health officials say appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK
Dennious Jackson might be a 6-5, 335-pound junior college defensive lineman now headed to the University of Kentucky to play but he didn’t grow up dreaming of being a college football player. He admits he was more about academics in large part because his mother always put a book in his hands. “I was reading […] The post Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK appeared first on The Interior Journal.
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