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Youth Leadership Logan 24-25 holds first session
Sophomores from Logan County and Russellville high schools will spend the next nine months learning about all things Logan County and how they can be leaders in their school and community. T. Thursday, students completed Orientation and heard from Logan County Superintendent Dan Costellow and LEAD President Brooke Waldrup about...
Five Reasons the Kentucky Wildcats Will Beat the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 3
College football season is officially upon us. This weekend kicks off the first of many football Saturdays over the next four months, and the 2024 season is going to be one to remember. In the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, the University of Georgia Bulldogs start the year ranked first for the second consecutive season. It won’t take too long for them to lose that ranking, because in week 3 they’ll be traveling to Lexington, where the University of Kentucky Wildcats are primed to win for the first time in 14 matchups. Sure, Kirby Smart has built Georgia into a juggernaut who has historically owned Kentucky. But I’ve got five convincing reasons the tides are going to turn on September 14.
Jamestown Council holds off on medical cannabis decision
The Jamestown City Council is waiting a little bit longer to decide whether it will approve medical cannabis operations within the city limits. The council held a second reading of an ordinance last week that would allow medical cannabis operations within the city. The council also heard from Thomas Wright with Kentucky Total Health Centers, a company seeking to receive one or more medical cannabis licenses from the state.
Ohio Valley to Savour Sunny Skies and Rising Heat Through Early Next Week
Residents across Columbus, Cincinnati, Wilmington, and their adjacent communities can bask in continued warmth as a high-pressure system firmly asserts its stance over the region. According to the National Weather Service, it looks like a dry spell, with the high pressure slated to reign at least into the early part of next week. Temperatures are leaning towards the hotter side of the gauge.
Third suspect in custody for death of Ayanna Morgan
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A third person has been arrested for the death of Ayanna Morgan, a WKU student who was killed in a Bowling Green shooting last year. The U.S. Marshall’s Service has Malcolm Jones in custody in Atlanta, the Bowling Green Police Department announced Saturday morning.
Glasgow native is high bidder on $10.5million ham
Wednesday morning Kentuckians gathered for the 60th Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast at the state fair, where Glasgow native Kelly Craft and her husband, Joe, were winning bidders for an 18.2 lb. ham. The hefty ham was produced by Broadbent B&B in Kuttawa, and made history as the highest...
Lexington Woman Encourages Community to Join Blood Drive in Honor of Late Husband Battling Leukemia
Lexington Woman Inspires Blood Donation to Honor Late Husband. In Lexington, Kentucky, a heartfelt mission is spreading among community members as a local woman encourages others to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. April Huff is leading this charge, driven by the memory of her husband, Steven, who bravely battled leukemia before passing away in 2020. Her story is not just about loss; it’s about hope, connection, and the power of community.
Marshall traffic stops lead to four drug arrests
Two traffic stops in Marshall County Thursday resulted in four drug arrests. A stop was made in Calvert City, and Marshall County K-9 Drax alerted to possible narcotics in the vehicle. Marshall County Detectives, along with assistance from Calvert City Police, allegedly found 290 grams of methamphetamine. The two occupants...
Officer, suspect injured in Murray officer-involved shooting
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Murray that resulted in both an officer and the suspect being sustaining gunshot wounds. According to a news release, the shooting happened around 5:45 a.m. on Friday at a residence on Johnson Boulevard in Murray when...
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