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Eight graduate from local Drug Court program
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com A graduation ceremony was held Aug. 15 for eight people who have completed their treatment and rehabilitation program with the Boyle-Mercer County Drug Court. At the graduation, guest speaker Amy Anness, from the Boyle County Health Department Syringe Exchange program, spoke about how the drug court helped change her life a decade ago. “As […] The post Eight graduate from local Drug Court program appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
2 arrested after boat theft in McCracken County
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two men face charges after sheriff’s deputies investigated a report of a boat theft. Joshua Ottis Hedgepath, 43, of Paducah faces charges of theft by unlawful taking $1,000 – $10,000 (Class D felony) and trespassing 3rd degree (violation). Samuel Perkins, 33, of...
Mayfield juvenile accused of credit card fraud
A Mayfield juvenile is accused of credit card fraud according to an investigation conducted by the Graves County Sheriff's Office. The card number was used to rack up $1,200 in unauthorized purchases at three businesses in Mayfield. The credit card belongs to a Fancy Farm resident who called the Sheriff's Office when they noticed the fraudulent charges.
Two Deputies Injured During Calloway Co. Welfare Check
Murray, Ky.–A Murray man was arrested after injuring two deputies during a welfare check. On Aug 26, 2024, at approximately 8:45pm, Calloway County deputies responded to a residence on Seth Lane for a welfare check. While attempting to assist EMS to render needed medical aid, the subject became combative injuring two of the deputies.
Man charged with assault of an officer following disturbance
A man from Slaughters has been charged with assaulting a police officer after they responded to reports of a disturbance on West 13th Street. According to the Hopkinsville police report, officers responded to a residence in the 300 West 13th for reports of a couple having a fight. Upon arrival, contact was made with 27-year-old Jordan Craig of Slaughters, who allegedly began to act aggressively with officers while they were questioning him and refused to give an ID.
Crash with injuries reported on I-75 southbound in Erlanger
ERLANGER, Ky. — A crash with injuries has been reported on Interstate 75 southbound near mile marker 183.7 in Erlanger. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed at this time. Kenton County police and fire-rescue responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click...
Kentucky author transforms students’ lives one page at a time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - During the day, Shawn Pryor is known for fixing computers for faculty members, doctors, and researchers with the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center, but that’s not all he does!. Shawn Pryor has been an author for 17 years. During that time, he’s written...
Mammoth Cave goes viral after making list of 'most disappointing' tourist attractions
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park is proving any press is good press. The attraction heralded as the world's longest known cave system landed on a list of the most disappointing tourist attractions in the country. And now the park is going viral – not for being on the list, but for its...
Veteran's Club CEO found guilty of receiving thousands in unemployment benefits illegally
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal grand jury has found the CEO and founder of Veterans Club, Inc. guilty of receiving thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits illegally. Jeremy Harrell’s guilty verdict came down late Friday. Harrell is accused of receiving more than $100,000 worth of unemployment benefits from...
Reed Sheppard among favorites for NBA Rookie of Year. See odds for other ex-Wildcats
The 2024-25 NBA season is still a few months away, but sportsbooks already have released odds for NBA awards. In 2024, the only former Kentucky player to win an NBA award was Tyrese Maxey, who received the Most Improved Player of the Year award. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Davis and Devin Booker were...
No foul play suspected after two bodies found at Ellis Park
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Henderson County Coroner’s office is investigating after two bodies were found within the property of Ellis Park stables early Tuesday morning. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office confirm that the deceased are both males and were found in their apartments on the backside of Ellis Park. Following a preliminary investigation, the sheriff’s […]
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