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Godbey: Addiction more common than you may think
By Jack Godbey Columnist I was flipping through the television channels looking for episodes of “Mama’s Family” when I stopped on the news and heard that drug addictions are at an all-time high. Even prescription drugs are being abused. It’s not like we are being bombarded with commercials for the next new drug that show […] The post Godbey: Addiction more common than you may think appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Cats’ Waldschmidt taken by Diamondbacks in first round of MLB Draft
Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt was chosen as the 31st overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday night. Waldschmidt became the seventh first-round selection in school history and the third player drafted in the first round under Nck Mingione. Zack Thompson (2019) and Evan White (2017) were previous first-round […] The post Cats’ Waldschmidt taken by Diamondbacks in first round of MLB Draft appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Roark: The health Issues of ticks
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Used to early to mid-summer was considered tick season, but since here of late I have pulled them off me all 12 months, I no longer think there is a season. But warm weather gets more people outdoors, which ups the chance of contact with the little pests. I’ve also […] The post Roark: The health Issues of ticks appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
More laws took effect Monday
New laws took effect in Kentucky on Monday, July 15, which is 90 days after the 2024 General Assembly adjourned. Firearms: House Bill 357 forbids government agencies from creating a list of privately owned firearms – or their owners – unless the information relates to a criminal investigation. The bill also prevents credit card companies […] The post More laws took effect Monday appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Three tornadoes hit Kentucky on July 9
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three small tornadoes touched down in Kentucky as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spun through the Ohio Valley earlier this week. The Paducah weather office says two twisters touched down in Union County on Tuesday afternoon. One began around 3:30 p.m. (CT) near the intersection of Kentucky-270 […] The post Three tornadoes hit Kentucky on July 9 appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Camp Nelson Commemorates 160 Years This Weekend
The National Park Service will be celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Camp Nelson with educational tours, historians, the Kentucky Poet Laureate, and even fun for the kids. The anniversary weekend will be held at Camp Nelson National Monument from the evening of Friday, July 12, through the evening of Sunday, July 14. In 1864, the […] The post Camp Nelson Commemorates 160 Years This Weekend appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
KSP arrests 206 statewide during Operation Summer Heat
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings. All 16 KSP posts participated in Operation Summer Heat, and preliminary results indicate: 206 arrests and 490 charges issued; and combined […] The post KSP arrests 206 statewide during Operation Summer Heat appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Dillingham knows what he brings to T-Wolves
Guard Rob Dillingham has yet to play his first NBA game but he already has one former NBA star sold on what he can add for the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. Golden State forward Draymond Green has won championships with the Warriors thanks in large part to the play of dynamic scoring guard Stephen […] The post Dillingham knows what he brings to T-Wolves appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Geri-Antics: Garden antics
By Anne Carmichael Columnist I never liked gardening when I was young enough to do it without fear of ending up in traction. My standard response when encouraged to assist in landscaping our home was “I don’t do dirt.” I certainly appreciated our well-manicured lawn and boasted about the plethora of beautiful trees and […] The post Geri-Antics: Garden antics appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
ISCO Tournament Back in The Bluegrass, complimentary tickets available
The ISCO Championship, formerly the Barbasol Championship, is a Professional Golfing Association of America (PGA) tour hosted at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville since 2018. This year is no exception. The ISCO Championship debuted on the PGA Tour in 2015 and is one of the four major golf tournaments in America. This year’s tournament […] The post ISCO Tournament Back in The Bluegrass, complimentary tickets available appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential
The Kentucky Community and Technical System (KCTCS) says an estimated 290,000 Kentucky adults in the working-age population, or nearly 11% of people ages 18-64, do not have a high school diploma or GED credential. The lack of a diploma or GED can limit people’s job prospects and opportunities to enjoy a higher quality of life, […] The post KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities
The move to allow medical cannabis facilities is progressing in three Kentucky communities. This week, Elizabethtown’s city council unanimously agreed to an ordinance to allow the facilities. That action came after the council considered an ordinance to deny medical marijuana businesses in the city limits, according to a report in the Elizabethtown News-Enterprise. In nearby […] The post Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) encourages anyone who observes wild turkeys in Kentucky during July or August to enter some basic information about their sightings into an online survey portal. According to KDFWR, data collected through this survey period will help the department to better understand turkey population trends over time. […] The post Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you
By Billy Holland Columnist It’s reassuring to know that as a child of God, you are not alone in this world. Our gracious heavenly Father has promised that He is aware and interested in even the tiniest occurrences in your life and has promised to be with you always. Does this mean you will never […] The post Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future
Kentucky coach Mark Pope appreciates what John Calipari did during his tenure at UK. “Cal is one of the great coaches who ever coached,” Pope said. “He went to four Final Fours in five years, coached a billion draft picks and represented Kentucky really, really well and gave his heart and soul to this place.” […] The post Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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