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Chance of Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service says there is the chance of heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms in the local area. Weather Service officials have placed Lake, Obion, Weakley and Henry County, along with all of Western Kentucky, in a Level 1 zone for excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms this evening. That...
Gov. Beshear addresses controversy around Pulaski County Schools’ position on school funding amendment
Attorney General Russell Coleman issued a statement Tuesday that said public resources can't be used against Amendment 2, but the governor said the district's speech on the issue is constitutionally protected.
Eastern Kentucky Braces for Weekend Thunderstorms and Cooler Temperatures
Jackson, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents should prepare for a shift in weather this weekend as thunderstorms and showers are set to move into the region. High temperatures in the 80s are expected today, marking the last day of warm, dry weather before an approaching cold front disrupts the area.
Harlan Council places medical cannabis sales on ballot
The Harlan City Council resolved to leave the question of should the sale of medical cannabis be allowed in the city up to the voters, agreeing to put the matter on the ballot for the upcoming election. Harlan Mayor Joe Meadors brought the topic up to the council during the panel’s regular meeting for August. […] The post Harlan Council places medical cannabis sales on ballot appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Free Pop-up Produce event underway in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The West End Food Alliance in Owensboro is hosting a free pop-up produce event. It starts at 10 a.m. and goes until noon at New Life Church on 400 Crabtree Avenue. Fresh produce will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will also be...
See photos from Meet the Rebels season kickoff
The Boyle County football team was the center of attention at its annual Meet the Rebels season kickoff event, but the football players weren’t the only ones in the spotlight Sunday at Rebel Stadium. Boyle County Middle School and Boyle County Youth Football players were also recognized at the event, as well as Boyle cheerleaders, […] The post See photos from Meet the Rebels season kickoff appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
KSP Arrests Corrections Officer For Drug Trafficking
A correctional officer at Northpoint Training Center near Burgin has been arrested and charged with bringing approximately 23.9 ounces of a liquid substance suspected to be methamphetamine into the medium-security prison. According to a KSP press release, KSP Post 7 in Richmond received a call from Northpoint on Friday, Aug....
Local health officials discuss global Mpox outbreak and how it could impact Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The last time we saw the World Health Organization declare an Mpox outbreak as a Global Health Emergency was in July of 2022, and it lasted for almost a year. Now, even though we are seeing cases rise outside of the United States, Woodford County Health Department’s...
Several Kentucky bills, including Kinship Bill, remain unfunded. Here's why.
KENTUCKY, USA — The fate of several Kentucky bills are still in limbo as lawmakers and Gov. Andy Beshear's administration continue to argue over funding. One of those laws is Senate Bill 151, also known as the Kinship Bill, which became law a month ago but isn't being implemented.
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