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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 Advocate-Messenger.
Four Danville Independent alums served as superintendents during 2023-24 school year
Last school year, Kentucky had four public school superintendents who also happen to be Danville High School graduates. These individuals are: Danville Independent Schools Superintendent Ron Ballard; Fairview Independent Schools Superintendent Jackie Risden Hawley; Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Sheri Satterly; and Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Turner, who retired at the end of the 2023-2024 […] The post Four Danville Independent alums served as superintendents during 2023-24 school year appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Gov. addresses GSP at Centre
Centre College welcomed Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear back to campus to address the high school students from around the state taking part in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program. “You are in one of the best programs offered anywhere in the country,” he said. “Just a life-changing experience that I still look back on today as […] The post Gov. addresses GSP at Centre appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Trinity Hampton of Boyle County recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL). A total of 90 high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference. Two identical IFAL conferences were held this summer at Murray State University (MSU) from June 9-13 and at University […] The post Boyle County student attends Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Weekender July 18—26: Mercer County Fair And More
One of the biggest weeks in the year is here with the 197th Family Wealth Group Mercer County Fair and Horse Show kicking off on Saturday, July 20, with the Dairy Show scheduled to start at 10 a.m. in the livestock arena and the Demolition Derby sponsored by the Family Wealth Group scheduled for 7 p.m.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court approves aid for High Bridge, John Preece and industrial park
House Bill 1 has appropriated funds from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account to various state agencies for miscellaneous projects and programs. Magistrates approved resolutions authorizing Judge-Executive David West to sign to receive these funds at the Fiscal Court’s first meeting of the month. The Fiscal Court submitted requests to the state for three projects […] The post Jessamine County Fiscal Court approves aid for High Bridge, John Preece and industrial park appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Bailey Wood: GRC cadet takes flight
Every kid is taught the same lesson growing up: Work hard in life and you’ll be rewarded. A theme embedded into their subconscious that they’ll never get out. However, most kids would rather play with Nerf guns and orbeez than listen to their parents’ propaganda. But there’s...
Mercantile Coffee Owner Suggests Downtown Events, Road Aid Program Breakdown presented at Nicholasville City Commission Meeting.
The July 8 Nicholasville City Commission Meeting was short, including only one ordinance reading, a few personnel changes, a public hearing, and a presentation from the owner of Mercantile Coffee on Main. The Commission first held a public hearing on the local government Municipal Road Aid Program. According to City Clerk Kathy Walker, the city […] The post Mercantile Coffee Owner Suggests Downtown Events, Road Aid Program Breakdown presented at Nicholasville City Commission Meeting. appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
School Board Hears West Jessamine Construction Update at New Superintendent’s First Meeting
Jessamine County Schools Superintendent Sara Crum attended her first superintendent meeting at the Monday Board of Education meeting. The first part of the meeting is always the Superintendent’s Report. The meeting began with a design update for the West Jessamine Middle School renovation by Tate Hill Jacobs Architects in Lexington. Katrina from Tate […] The post School Board Hears West Jessamine Construction Update at New Superintendent’s First Meeting appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
The Jessamine County Schools Summer Camp is in full swing.
By Palmer McNeal Staff Intern The After School Program hosts the Summer Camp through Jessamine County Schools. It provides students in the county with child care from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. According to the After School Program (ASP) website, the program aims to “support working families by offering reliable and high-quality care […] The post The Jessamine County Schools Summer Camp is in full swing. appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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