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Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot
By Jack Godbey Columnist When I think about my childhood, it’s hard not to think about my time in school. I have no idea how I survived it. Somehow, I managed to survive the speeding dodge balls that were whirled at my head as well as the countless social interactions that I tried to […] The post Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state parks at Old State Capitol
The front steps of the Old State Capitol, on West Broadway in downtown Frankfort, was the site of an event to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kentucky State Parks System. The Old State Capitol, which now serves as a museum, played a significant role as a backdrop in establishing the Kentucky State Parks […] The post Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state parks at Old State Capitol appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Dillingham excited to join Timberwolves
By Larry Vaught Contributing Writer Often a top 10 draft pick will be on a rebuilding team that could be years away from contending for a championship. Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham went eighth in the recent NBA draft but he went to Minnesota — the team that lost to Dallas in the Western […] The post Dillingham excited to join Timberwolves appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Shooting death at gun store in Carroll County appears accidental
A Kentucky man was shot and killed Saturday night at a gun store in Carroll County. The shooting appears to be accidental, according to the Kentucky State Police. KSP Post 5 supervisors said they were contacted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday night at 8:30, reporting that a shooting had taken place at […] The post Shooting death at gun store in Carroll County appears accidental appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
City of Wilmore signs contract with Republic Services to replace current trash collection
By Palmer McNeal Staff Intern The city of Wilmore has established a new trash collection system. Currently, the city has its trash collection system. The logistics and efficiency of this service have become a concern for many city officials and residents alike. According to a previous article written by the Journal, three main problems are […] The post City of Wilmore signs contract with Republic Services to replace current trash collection appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven
By Steve Roark Columnist If you watch much national news, you may have seen a flag flown at political rallies with a pine tree on it and the inscription: “An Appeal to Heaven”. I don’t know what message was meant by the flag at these rallies, but its origin goes back to the Revolutionary […] The post Some Fourth of July history: An Appeal to Heaven appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedule
Kentucky coach Mark Pope has his first roster intact and is busy finalizing a schedule for next season and beyond. Pope said earlier this week that he’s “really close” to completing his first schedule at Kentucky. “I think we’re just waiting on some contracts,” he said. “Scheduling is complicated. It is like, it never ceases […] The post UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedule appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d
A US Navy sailor from Kentucky, who died during the Pearl Harbor attack and whose remains went unidentified for decades, will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, next month. According to the Navy, Seaman 2nd Class Joseph Morris Robertson, who was born in Paragould, Arkansas, and native to Covington, Ky., died […] The post Navy sailor from Ky. who died at Pearl Harbor has remains ID’d appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis business license, and medical providers can apply to Kentucky’s Board of Medical Licensure and Board of Nursing for permission to write cannabis prescriptions. This is thanks to a bipartisan House Bill 829 that became law during this year’s legislative session and moved […] The post Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Fiscal Court approves personnel changes, budget items and additional monies for local projects
The Jessamine County Fiscal Court held a regular meeting to approve budget amendments, bids, and several personnel changes. In old business, Judge Executive David West and magistrates approved the second readings for two budget amendments. These include $117,000 for the jail fund and $348,000 for the ambulance. In new business, the Fiscal Court […] The post Fiscal Court approves personnel changes, budget items and additional monies for local projects appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Fourth of July Celebrations upcoming in Wilmore, Jessamine County
Wilmore will host the 35th annual “Festival of the 4th” and parade on the upcoming holiday, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Jessamine County will start its celebration of the signing of the country’s Declaration of Independence with the annual parade on its Main Street in Downtown Wilmore. The city’s parade will start at 10 a.m. and […] The post Fourth of July Celebrations upcoming in Wilmore, Jessamine County appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Recall on Norwegian Salmon Slices sold in 15 states, including Kentucky
Foppen Seafood is recalling lot 412 of Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz, sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets in 15 states including Kentucky, due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Routine testing has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified lot 412. Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can […] The post Recall on Norwegian Salmon Slices sold in 15 states, including Kentucky appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten
Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten It was a night of celebration for Reed Sheppard and the rest of his family. The former Kentucky guard and Kentucky Mr. Basketball was selected as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn on his mom’s birthday. “No more nerves,” Sheppard said on […] The post Sheppard, Dillingham taken in top ten appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry
The hot and mostly dry weather of the past several weeks led a quarter of Kentucky to be classified as abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday. While 74.41 percent of the state is considered to have no drought condition, 25.58 percent of Kentucky is abnormally dry, or D0 on […] The post Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Grome has some Tyler Ullis in her
Kentucky coach Craig Skinner readily admits he was very concerned with how Emma Grome of Loveland, Ohio, would handle following national player of the year Madison Lilley as UK’s setter. “She is a super confident kid. She is undersized for her position but she has a large chip on her shoulder. She does not fear […] The post Grome has some Tyler Ullis in her appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Sun, water, federal dollars power new energy projects in Kentucky
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Jonathan Moore sees potential for reliable, durable electric power in Kentucky’s hundreds of miles of waterways, more navigable water than many states can boast. The Kentucky River is a prime example, says Moore, a partner in the company Appalachian Hydro Associates. Taking advantage of a system of locks and […] The post Sun, water, federal dollars power new energy projects in Kentucky appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky to open applications for the state’s medical marijuana business
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. “This administration has been working hard to expedite the timeline for making medical cannabis available to Kentuckians with serious medical conditions,” Beshear said. “I am pleased […] The post Kentucky to open applications for the state’s medical marijuana business appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
No wine left behind at Kentucky’s Wine and Vine Festival
Kentucky’s official wine festival was a hit, according to the Executive Director of the Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce and Wine and Vine Festival organizer, Ronda May. This year was the 21st annual festival, and it was also bigger than it has ever been, with 20 wineries in attendance this year, including the three […] The post No wine left behind at Kentucky’s Wine and Vine Festival appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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