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Area native named State Commander of DAV Auxiliary
Aundra Lett Jackson, a native of Evergreen, was recently honored by being named as the State Commander of the Kentucky Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. The honor was bestowed on Jackson last month and she will serve her term in the position from June 2024 to June 2025. Mrs. Lett Jackson has served with the Disabled […] The post Area native named State Commander of DAV Auxiliary appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
'It's just a miracle': Man found alive after 14 days in the Kentucky wilderness
A man was found alive after 14 days in the Kentucky wilderness in what rescuers are calling a miracle for the 48-year-old. The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team had been actively searching for Scott Hern since July 16, about 10 days after he was last was seen on Tower Rock Trail in...
Metal parts start-up PEAK Precision creating 24 jobs in Bowling Green
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the continuing momentum within the state’s manufacturing industry as PEAK Precision Manufacturing, a start-up mass production and manufacturing business, will establish a new facility in Bowling Green with a $3 million investment creating 24 new, full-time, Kentucky jobs. “The commonwealth’s...
Louisville Metro Animal Services facing overcapacity, could euthanize 600 dogs in 2024
When a pet owner in Louisville fails to contain their dog, either by losing or abandoning them, the consequences can be grim — not only for the stray dog but also for dogs occupying kennels at the Louisville Metro Animal Services. Once a dog is taken to the animal shelter, that dog could very likely put other dogs at immediate risk of euthanasia. ...
School board candidate says Fayette shouldn’t spend $26,500 on celebrity educator’s speech
Fayette County Public Schools is paying $26,500 for an appearance of nationally known educator Ron Clark. That’s “just wrong,” said retired Fayette principal Betsy Nantz Rutherford who is running for the 5th District Seat on the school board in November.
Savannah Bananas' Louisville visit brings Lexington native back to Kentucky
Bryson Bloomer’s last two years at Murray State weren’t as enjoyable as he’d hoped. Injuries plagued him, and his final days as a baseball player were looming as the 2022 season wrapped up — or so he thought. While at Murray State, the Lexington native began playing with the Savannah Bananas in the...
Owensboro pair busted with drugs in Marshall County church parking lot
An Owensboro pair were arrested on drug charges in a Marshall County church parking lot early Sunday morning. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said deputies observed a vehicle pull into a church parking lot so deputies stopped to see why they were in the parking lot at that time of morning.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell of providing false and...
Local officials hope latest truancy bill increases attendance in Kentucky schools
PADUCAH — Kentucky’s latest truancy law requires that schools alert the county attorney’s office when a student has 15 or more unexcused absences. House Bill 611, which took effect this month, is meant to combat a rise in truancy throughout the state — where close to 30% of students were absent for 10% or more of the 2022-2023 school year.
UK HealthCare building boom: What does a $4.3 billion expansion mean for Kentuckians?
UK HealthCare is in the midst of an expansion project that will cost over $4.3 billion, add nine new buildings to its arsenal and bring more healthcare access to Kentuckians. Here’s a breakdown of the new offerings.
Daily Briefing: Hundreds of dogs at risk of euthanasia at LMAS
Good morning and happy Thursday. (You can read today's eNewspaper here.) According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville, we should expect patchy fog for the morning commute, along with a fair chance of showers or a thunderstorm during the early afternoon hours. We're expected to be partly sunny otherwise with a high around 86. ...
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