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Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Alberta Jones statue may be state's first of a Black woman. Here are other Kentucky statues
Supporters of a trailblazing Louisville attorney are looking to cement her place in history. Alberta Odell Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar, first female city attorney, first female prosecutor for the Domestic Relations Court, first attorney for a young Black boxer the world would come to know as Muhammad Ali. ...
Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Perryville’s Turtle Derby leads host of events this Saturday
Perryville’s annual Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby is happening in downtown Perryville on Saturday, July 27. The festivities start at 11:00 a.m. with a host of activities throughout the day. The turtle derby starts at 7:00 p.m. The Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby has been an annual fundraising event since 2017. People can ‘adopt’ a turtle for […] The post Perryville’s Turtle Derby leads host of events this Saturday appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
DQ Miracle Day supports local children’s hospital
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day is happening July 25 to support local children’s hospitals. On Miracle Treat Day, DQ’s donate $1, or more, for every Blizzard sold to their local children’s hospital, which for Central and Eastern Kentucky is Kentucky Children’s Hospital. At KCH we treat children from Boyle County up to 1,100 times per […] The post DQ Miracle Day supports local children’s hospital appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle student attended Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch
The Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch opened for their 49th camping season on June 10. Camp is running throughout June and July, serving both boys and girls alternating weeks, throughout the camp season. Isabella Joseph from Boyle County attended the camp the week of June 17-20. The Boys & Girls Ranch is a non-profit […] The post Boyle student attended Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Rape trial of former Kentucky cabinet secretary opens in Lexington with disputed statements
Prosecutors and defense attorneys shared two different accounts of a sexual encounter between former Kentucky lawmaker John Tilley and a 21-year old woman during the first day of a potentially weeklong jury trial in Lexington. Tilley, who led the Justice and Public Safety cabinet under former Gov. Matt Bevin after serving as a Democratic state representative from Hopkinsville, faces a charge of first-degree rape in connection with the April 2022 incident. He pleaded not guilty to the...
Hillvue Heights baptizes more than 700 people in 2024, so far
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) — At Hillvue Heights Church, sharing the gospel “is a way of life,” says Lead Pastor Steve Ayers. That has resulted in the church baptizing 703 people this year — the highest yearly total in the church’s history. “There’s no magic...
Kentucky Judge Chastises 2 Teenagers For Fighting In Jail: ‘I’m Not Your Mama. Don’t Play With Me’
Jefferson County Judge Tracy Davis warns Demaurion Moore and Mekhi Cable about their behavior. Two Kentucky teenagers who are on trial for allegedly killing another teenager were admonished by Jefferson County Judge Tracy Davis, who found out that the two suspects were fighting in jail. She expressly told the two teens, “I’m not your mama. Don’t play with me.”
Neil MacDonald — A Legacy Continues As A Leader Passes
Neil MacDonald—Founder and CEO of Independent Container and Independent II—accomplished his vision of building and selling his company successfully to Hood Container earlier this month. He entered the boxmaking world in 1969. On July 16th, 2024—MacDonald fought his way out of life—passing in peace with family at his...
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