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Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you
By Billy Holland Columnist It’s reassuring to know that as a child of God, you are not alone in this world. Our gracious heavenly Father has promised that He is aware and interested in even the tiniest occurrences in your life and has promised to be with you always. Does this mean you will never […] The post Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
17-year-old girl missing from Wilmore, says Sheriff’s Office
WILMORE, KY — A 17-year-old girl from Wilmore has been reported missing, according to the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office. Morgan Lairson was last seen on July 8th and is described as five foot six inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. Authorities believe she...
Jessamine County Fair returns second week of July
Palmer McNeal Staff Intern Referred to as “a Jessamine County tradition since 1961,” the Jessamine County Fair will be held from Monday, July 8 to Saturday, July 13. The Jessamine County Fair Association, a non-profit organization, plans the Jessamine County Fair. The fair will feature nightly contests, shows, concerts, and rides. The […] The post Jessamine County Fair returns second week of July appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
YMCA of Central Kentucky hosting back-to-school rallies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The YMCA of Central Kentucky will host back-to-school rallies at 15 sites across Fayette, Franklin and Jessamine Counties. The event will take place on July 27 and aims to provide 4,000 children with free backpacks and school supplies. Families can register between 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Camp Nelson National Monument to observe 160th anniversary this weekend
160 years ago, some of the first African Americans to fight in the Civil War were trained at what is now a national park: Camp Nelson National Monument. This weekend, the park in Jessamine County will host a variety of free activities to celebrate that history.
Upcoming Jessamine County Public Library events
Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Monday, July 8 Summer Storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 Summer Learning Family Program: Dancing Dogs, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 Palette Art Painting Night for Teens, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, […] The post Upcoming Jessamine County Public Library events appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
At Planning Commission Meeting Fire Chief speaks on Possible Safety Issue
The Nicholasville Planning Commission met on Monday, June 24, for a regular meeting to discuss various development plan approval requests. One request took up most of the commission’s time as it may cause a public safety issue, according to Jessamine County Fire District Chief Danny Eads. The item in question concerns two lots at 1310 […] The post At Planning Commission Meeting Fire Chief speaks on Possible Safety Issue appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Summer heat is here to stay
Summer days are getting hotter worldwide, and Jessamine County is, too. According to Riskfactor.com, a site that offers climate data from peer-reviewed research, hot days with health caution are about 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The site considers dangerous days to be those above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Thirty years ago, Jessamine County (including […] The post Summer heat is here to stay appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Nicholasville Police Department Chief provides Updates to Rotary Club
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... At this week’s Rotary Club Lunch, Jessamine County Rotarians had Nicholasville Police Department Chief Michael Fleming as their guest speaker. Fleming returned after visiting the Rotary Club to speak last year, when he had just been promoted. He talked about his plans for...
Fourth of July Celebrations upcoming in Wilmore, Jessamine County
Wilmore will host the 35th annual “Festival of the 4th” and parade on the upcoming holiday, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Jessamine County will start its celebration of the signing of the country’s Declaration of Independence with the annual parade on its Main Street in Downtown Wilmore. The city’s parade will start at 10 a.m. and […] The post Fourth of July Celebrations upcoming in Wilmore, Jessamine County appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Paint the Town returns to beautify downtowns
The county’s premiere community summer art event packed the Big Blue Building at City County Park with families, groups of young people, government officials and employees, and so many others looking to help beautify Jessamine County. According to Judy Woolums, this is Wilmore’s third year joining Magistrate Justin Ray’s effort to beautify the county. […] The post Paint the Town returns to beautify downtowns appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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