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UK on Pace for Highest Ranked Recruiting Class
Kentucky’s football recruiting seems on pace to potentially have its highest ranked recruiting class ever and certainly had more verbal commitments in mid-July than even coach Mark Stoops and recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow have been able to gather before. Not only does Kentucky have 17 commitments, but it has...
SUBJECT LOCATED STUMBLING IN ROADWAY ARRESTED AT SCENE OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed arrested Christopher Collins, age 43 of London on Friday evening July 19, 2024 at approximately 6:12 PM. The arrest occurred on Guy Green Road, approximately 5 miles southwest of London after Deputy Reed was...
Jacqueline Coleman says she’s ‘ready’ to become governor should Beshear get vice president nod
LOUISVILLE — Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman told reporters Monday that her job is to be ready to lead Kentucky should Gov. Andy Beshear ascend to a higher office. Beshear is being floated as a possible running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now seeking the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden ended his candidacy. Speaking in Louisville after a childcare center ground breaking, Coleman likened the possibility of her becoming governor to Harris moving up the ticket.
Badgett family creates three MSU scholarships for College of Education and Human Services
MURRAY, Ky. – The Badgett family and the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation of Madisonville, Ky., have made a significant multiyear commitment to the College of Education and Human Services through the Murray State University Foundation. The Badgett family has a rich history of supporting education throughout Western Kentucky and began their support of Murray State more than 15 years ago.
Tigers ready to prowl in 2024 grid season
First year Hopkinsville High School Football Coach Dustin Lopez was among several area coaches who discussed their upcoming seasons Saturday at the Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Sportsplex. Lopez, a former Tiger standout who also served as Defensive Coordinator for the last few seasons at HHS, said he likes how his team...
Ohio Republican calls for a "civil war" to save the country if Trump and Vance "lose this one"
Speaking at a Trump rally on Monday, Ohio state Sen. George Lang said the country might need a "civil war" if Republicans lose in November, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Lang, speaking alongside Vance at the latter's first solo rally since securing the Republican nomination, said the GOP ticket is are the "the last chance to save our country politically”.”
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Kirk family purchases Mingo County drag strip
LENORE, W.Va. — The transfer of the ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) to a longtime drag racer and businessman Doug Kirk and a couple of close family members is now complete. Kirk’s son Justin Kirk and Justin’s uncle Ronnie...
Gas prices tumble in western Kentucky
Gas prices in west central Kentucky this week fell eight cents during the past week. The average price across the region is $3.19 per gallon according to AAA. Prices ranged in the region from a low of $2.96 in Owensboro, to a high of $3.60 in Louisville. The average price...
Beshear had 'good conversation' with Harris, campaign manager confirms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ended speculations Monday about his interest in becoming the Democratic presidential nominee after endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. But he remains a viable option as Harris' running mate. Eric Hyers, Beshear’s campaign manager, confirmed Monday that the governor and the vice president spoke on Sunday, but...
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