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Eight graduate from local Drug Court program
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com A graduation ceremony was held Aug. 15 for eight people who have completed their treatment and rehabilitation program with the Boyle-Mercer County Drug Court. At the graduation, guest speaker Amy Anness, from the Boyle County Health Department Syringe Exchange program, spoke about how the drug court helped change her life a decade ago. “As […] The post Eight graduate from local Drug Court program appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
$43K for abandoned Louisville cemeteries found in deceased supervisor’s bank account
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than $40,000 earmarked for three abandoned Louisville cemeteries has languished unspent in a bank account, coming to light only last month in a court filing. In fact, a review of court records shows no spending reports for the cemeteries since February 2018. Those are among...
His second career: Kurt Anderson thrives as director of a Hopkinsville nonprofit
As I contemplate my own departure from the practice of law, I think about attorneys who have been my colleagues in Christian County and have retired or made a change to another career. Frankly, I do not know of many local lawyers who gave up their practices before they were...
More steps taken toward Park in Downtown Hawesville
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, August 13th, and a Park Development Project Resolution was approved by the Council. Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick signed the paperwork for a new grant available, in the amount of $161,438 – the Kentucky GRANT (Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation) Program of 2024, which has been expanded and is administered by the Cabinet for Economic Development. That leaves around $4,200 for the City to cover yet for this project, which they may be able to get a donation toward in future months.
Changes coming to Kroger Field ahead of 2024 UK football season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Changes are coming for UK fans planning to see the Wildcats at Kroger Field for the 2024 season. These updates include new additions as well as traffic and parking changes. New improvements. In a news release, UK Athletics announced new additions and changes at...
Former Norton Healthcare nurse manager appears in court on theft charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A former Norton Healthcare nurse accused of stealing pain medicine from a hospital in St. Matthews appeared in a Louisville courtroom Monday. Megan Olmstead faces more than 90 counts of theft and unlawful access to a controlled substance. Monday, her attorney entered a not guilty plea.
Fort Campbell to Conduct Full-Scale Exercise on Wednesday
Fort Campbell officials will conduct a post-wide full-scale exercise on Wednesday, Aug. 28 designed to test the installation’s emergency preparedness in response to realistic scenarios. Brian Sipp, a spokesman for Fort Campbell, said the exercise is essential in identifying strengths and areas for improvement. He said people will likely...
Lake Malone in Muhlenberg County KY Gearing Up for Dock Trot ’24
What little I know about meteorology suggests that mid-September in these parts could still be very warm but also has the great potential of blessing us with low humidity. As long as the latter part comes to pass, I'm fine. I bring up the weather because on September 14th, untold...
OPD arrests parents after home found in bad condition, child playing in road alone
Officers reportedly found the home the child was living in on Danberry Street to be in complete disarray and uninhabitable. OPD believed it was clear to the officers that the child was abused and neglected.
Teenager arrested in fatal shooting in Edmonson County
Police arrested a teenager early Sunday on suspicion of shooting and killing an elderly Edmonson County man in his home. Damien Worrell, 18, address unknown, was arrested by Kentucky State Police on charges of murder and first-degree robbery in connection with the death of 83-year-old Ernest Cline, who was found dead in a bed in his residence on The Bridge Road in Edmonson County, KSP said.
Louisville nonprofit OneWest expanding into new office in Shawnee neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville nonprofit focused on revitalizing the city's west end is moving its headquarters. OneWest was formed in 2014 to economically revitalize the city's west end. The nonprofit that helps small businesses is expanding into an 8,000 square-foot location in the Shawnee neighborhood. The office will...
Hopkinsville AT&T workers protest on North Drive as union strike enters second week
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A large scale strike from members of the Communications Workers of America continues as 17,000 AT&T workers in the southeast protest unfair labor practices. A group of workers in Hopkinsville have been set up on North Drive at the intersection of Richard Street since Aug. 16 while battling the heat and getting supportive honks from cars passing by.
YMCA Safe Place launches 24/7 crisis text line for Louisville youth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The YMCA Safe Place Services has a new way to help young people in crisis. YMCA Safe Place Service has a new texting option that connects youth in crisis with locally trained volunteers to provide support. The texting line is available at any time. According to...
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