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Counterfeit Money Circulating in Letcher County
Police in Letcher County are investigating counterfeit money that is being used in the city of Jenkins. Everyone in Jenkins and the surrounding area is being advised to carefully examine any cash they take, especially $20 bills. In a social media post, the Jenkins Police Department reports that the fake...
Man arrested on drug charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - While conducting a traffic stop on Camargo Road, deputies said they found a large quantity of cocaine as well as psilocybin mushrooms in the possession of Michael Hickey, 45, of Morehead. After a full search deputies found 27 grams of cocaine, 40 grams of psilocybin...
Indiana man facing rape charges in Christian County
An Indiana man is facing rape charges in Christian County, after he was served with a complaint warrant by the Christian County Sheriff’s Department on Monday. According to the arrest citation, a warrant for two counts of first-degree rape against a victim under 12 years of age through use of a force or with the victim incapable of giving consent is 42-year-old Joel Stoltzfus of Holton, Indiana.
Police investigation underway in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A police investigation is underway in Lexington. Crews were called to W Seventh and N Upper Street at 6:32 a.m. in response to an incident. Our crew on the scene learned that one person was transported for injuries. Police have blocked off the scene while they...
Kentucky could be in violation of federal law without more community-based mental health care
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The U.S. Department of Justice says it has “reasonable cause” to believe Kentucky is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act in Jefferson County. This finding comes after a two-year federal investigation “focused on whether Kentucky subjects adults with serious mental illness to unnecessary segregation in psychiatric hospitals in Louisville.” In […] The post Kentucky could be in violation of federal law without more community-based mental health care appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Hunger is real in our community and surrounding areas… Realtor Association of Southern Kentucky wants to help
The REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky (RASK) is excited to announce the 1st Annual REALTORS® Hope for Hunger Bubble Run. Join us Saturday, October 19, from 7am-11am at Kereiakes Park for a thrilling charity run with music, bubbles, and more! Runners from all age groups will race to raise funds for REALTORS® Hope for Hunger. REALTORS® Hope for Hunger helps restock food pantries and feed food insecure students and their families.
Calling out the called: Morris obedient to Holy Spirit’s urging
GREENSBURG, Ky. (KT) – A call to surrender to pastoral ministry does not always come as a thunderclap. Sometimes it is much more subtle. The Holy Spirit was working on Steve Morris when he was cutting the lawn. “I was mowing one day, and the Holy Spirit put in...
Logan County sweeps HMS in football opener
Hopkinsville Middle School’s football team opened its 2024 season Tuesday night against Logan County. The Cougars won the seventh-grade game 30-0 and the eighth-grade game 34-8. Hopkinsville’s lone touchdown came from Nehemiah Bailey. Bentley Wood had the conversion. The Tigers are back in action Thursday at Todd County...
Hardin County Fiscal Court approves tax levies
The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The fiscal court approved a resolution to set the county’s property tax levies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. “The recommendation is to adopt the real property tax rate at the 4 percent increase, and this...
Salvation Army of Hopkinsville asks community to support heat relief efforts
HOPKINSVILLE, KY – With temperatures expected to soar to near 100 degrees all week, The Salvation Army of Hopkinsville is stepping up its heat relief efforts to protect the community from the dangerous effects of extreme heat. Effective immediately, The Salvation Army shelter, located at 304 East Seventh Street,...
Wednesday Headlines: Kentucky predicted to land big-time football prospects
Good Wednesday morning! We are one more day closer to the Kentucky Wildcats kicking off their season against Southern Miss at Kroger Field. In the meantime, the recruiting for the football program is about to heat back up, according to a couple of big-time predictions from Steve Wiltfong. Wiltfong logged an RPM prediction for Kentucky to flip Mikkel Skinner, a 4-star tight end currently committed to Cincinnati.
Heather Teague's mother filled with hope 29 years after her daughter's disappearance
In the almost three decades since her daughter vanished, Sarah Teague has never been filled with more hope. Just last year, she unearthed previously unreleased audio in case files that cast serious doubt on the Kentucky State Police’s main suspect. It helped spark her decision to file a $29 million federal lawsuit against KSP and the FBI, accusing them of civil rights violations, wrongful death and negligence, among other charges. ...
Good News Parents – Kentucky is One of the Best States for Teen Drivers
Driving is a major milestone for teenagers, and choosing where to hit the road can make a significant difference in safety and skill-building. WalletHub recently conducted a study to rank the Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers, and Kentucky parents should be glad to know that the Bluegrass State was near the top of the list.
Governor Andy Beshear Makes Dolly Parton an Official Kentucky Colonel
One of the highest honors bestowed in the Bluegrass state is the distinction as a Kentucky Colonel. To receive the title, a person must be nominated via application which lists accomplishments including community involvement and service Governor Beshear. The Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels is a non-profit organization that...
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