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Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender. Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of...
Jon Jones Reacts After ABC Officially Approves Removal Of Ban On 12-6 Elbows
Some big changes are coming to the Unified Rules of MMA later this year. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) is holding its annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky, this week. The latest rule vote took place on Tuesday, and it saw a couple of long-awaited changes approved.
Man accused of robbing Mt. Sterling Captain D’s with ‘AR-style gun’
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Montgomery County man has been arrested following a reported robbery on Saturday at Captain D’s. Officers were dispatched around 9:33 p.m. on July 20 to Captain D’s regarding a reported armed robbery, per court documents. The manager told police that he was leaving for the night with the “bank money bag” when he noticed a man wearing a facemask armed with an “AR-style gun.”
Kentucky basketball 'not expected' to land 2024 center
Kentucky basketball had its sights set on another potential member of its 2024 class -- a big man who actually reclassified from 2025. Julius Halaifonua -- a 7-foot center from New Zealand -- was getting interest from Kentucky in addition to North Carolina, Gonzaga, Xavier, Georgetown and others. After announcing...
Davis receives invite to Louisville camp
INEZ — Martin County guard Peyton Davis has received an invite to the Midwest Academy MadeHoops Showcase in Louisville to take place on July 27 and 28. “It’s awesome to be selected for the MADE event. The best in the country will be there,” Davis said. “I want to show the country what Martin County brings to the table.”
Conlee Lindsey Wins Marshall County Invitational (w/PHOTOS)
Conlee Lindsey and the rest of Tuesday’s golfers at the Calvert City Country Club had to endure the elements, brutal pin placements, and differing paces of play during the Marshall County Invitational. However, the University Heights Academy senior shot a 5-over-par 77 to win the event, starting her season...
Broadcast plans announced for Louisville's summer trip to the Bahamas
The University of Louisville has announced the complete broadcast schedule for the program's upcoming exhibition trip to the Bahamas for the Baha Mar Summer Hoops League. Both games will have a radio broadcast and live video stream. Games will be broadcasted on radio via 93.9 FM "The Ville" along with a free live video stream to the Floyd Street Media YouTube channel.
‘Schools Rock Backpack Giveaways’ to be held in the Heartland
(KFVS) - Several “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaways” will be held in the Heartland on Sunday, July 28. The backpack giveaways will start at 1 p.m. TCC and Wireless Zone store locations will include:. 618 N Commercial St, Harrisburg, IL - (Will have clear backpacks) 109 N Central St,...
Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.'s CenterWell health care services announced on Wednesday. The new centers will be located next to Walmart Supercenters in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart Health....
City of Lexington Faces Criticism Over Neglected Tree Maintenance on Versailles Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Paula Singer, a long-time resident of the Versailles Road corridor, recently sent a scathing email to city officials, decrying the state of 26 dead and dying trees along the roadway. Singer says the trees, planted in 2021 as part of the Cardinal Valley Small Area Plan and the Versailles Road Streetscape Project Phase I, have been left unmaintained, prompting her to demand their removal.
FCC lowers cost of calls for inmates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to end what it called exorbitant phone and video call rates that have hindered incarcerated people from communicating with their families for decades. The new rules cap the costs of phone calls and video calls in prisons, allowing easier access...
Lexington hospital receives high honor for 5th consecutive time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Baptist Health Lexington received magnet recognition once again. It’s part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program. The designation recognizes hospitals for their excellence in nursing. It is considered the highest honor an organization can receive for its nursing practice. “It does take...
Police: Man hides meth in pocket during arrest, gets charged with drug trafficking
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A 25-year-old man was charged with several crimes including meth trafficking in Madisonville after police say they caught him with drugs. Officers say they spotted Tyler Bivins at the One Stop on South Main Street Tuesday night, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest.
HPD charges Henderson woman with assault
The Hopkinsville Police Department has charged a Henderson woman with second-degree assault following an altercation at a store on West Seventh Street. According to the police report, officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a location in the 1200 block of West Seventh Street and investigation revealed that 56-year-old Robin Williamson of Henderson was in a verbal disagreement with an employee when other customers attempted to separate them.
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