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Cheaper gas coming soon with winter blend
Along with much cooler weather and leaves changing color, there is another sure sign that fall is coming to Kentucky — cheaper gas prices due to a seasonal blend change. According to GasBuddy.com, a crowd-sourced mobile app that tracks gas prices in the United States and Canada, on Sept. 15, gasoline refineries switch from making […] The post Cheaper gas coming soon with winter blend appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Upcoming Jessamine County Public Library events
Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Saturday, August 31 Revolutionary Threads Reception, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 • Refit, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. * Needle Felted Fantasy Owls for Teens, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 5 Pound, […] The post Upcoming Jessamine County Public Library events appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Holland: Investing our abilities into God’s kingdom
By Billy Holland Columnist As a freelance faith columnist and Christian author, I’m honored to have the opportunity to provide thoughts and ideas to relay to others. I’m sure all Bible teachers and pastors feel they are God’s messengers. What I do is nothing more special than how millions of other Christians serve Him, and […] The post Holland: Investing our abilities into God’s kingdom appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Migratory bird hunting season begins this weekend
No matter whether taking aim involves drawing a bow, lining up iron sights or peering through a scope, hunting seasons for more than a dozen game species open in Kentucky each fall. Before you take to the field, familiarize yourself with the rules. The 2024-25 Kentucky Hunting Guide for Migratory Birds and Waterfowl, from the […] The post Migratory bird hunting season begins this weekend appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Vandagriff has ‘smooth’ chemistry with Cats’ offense
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops thinks starting quarterback Brook Vandagriff has what it takes to be successful this season. Stoops said the Georgia transfer enjoys a “very smooth” chemistry with the team’s offensive unit going into the team’s season opener against Southern Mississippi. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. “Anybody who talks to you about Brock […] The post Vandagriff has ‘smooth’ chemistry with Cats’ offense appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
U of L study finds trees help health
The University of Louisville’s Green Heart Louisville Project has found that people living in neighborhoods where the number of trees and shrubs was more than doubled showed lower levels of a blood marker of inflammation than those living outside the planted areas. General inflammation is an important risk indicator for heart disease and other chronic […] The post U of L study finds trees help health appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
American Revolution textiles and lifestyle history exhibit in town
July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. To honor the anniversary, the Transylvania Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Lexington, Kentucky, will travel to museums, libraries, and historical societies throughout the state through December 2026. In Jessamine County, from August 1 through September 25, 2024, […] The post American Revolution textiles and lifestyle history exhibit in town appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky could be in violation of federal law without more community-based mental health care
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The U.S. Department of Justice says it has “reasonable cause” to believe Kentucky is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act in Jefferson County. This finding comes after a two-year federal investigation “focused on whether Kentucky subjects adults with serious mental illness to unnecessary segregation in psychiatric hospitals in Louisville.” […] The post Kentucky could be in violation of federal law without more community-based mental health care appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Godbey: Things that I just don’t understand
By Jack Godbey Columnist I am a student of human behavior. I enjoy sitting in a busy environment and watching people pass and observing their behavior. An afternoon at WalMart is fascinating for this. So many times, I’ve thought to myself, no way that person went out like that. Do they even own a full-length […] The post Godbey: Things that I just don’t understand appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
UK wide receiver Key wants to make ‘diamonds’ this season
Dane Key has played for three offensive coordinators in his collegiate career and the junior wide receiver isn’t worried about the offensive coordinator turnover that has been a consistent theme in Mark Stoops’ tenure as Kentucky’s coach. It didn’t take Key long to create a positive dialogue with Bush Hamdan, Kentucky’s third offensive coordinator in […] The post UK wide receiver Key wants to make ‘diamonds’ this season appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Overdose 2 Action Day is next Friday
September is National Recovery Month, and the Jessamine County Health Department (JCHD) is starting it off by honoring those lost to overdose and springing the community into action. On Friday, August 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. will be the JCHD’s fourth annual Overdose 2 Action day. This year, the event will be hosted on […] The post Overdose 2 Action Day is next Friday appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Nicholasville Police Reports
Compiled by Gillian Stawiszynski. The following arrests were reported by the Nicholasville Police Department between July 31 – August 19. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. July 31 Kayla M. Barnett – Disorderly conduct, 2nd-degree. August 1 Steven Ashley Dieterich – Impersonating a peace officer. Darrell Glen […] The post Nicholasville Police Reports appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Teachers Retirement System sees double-digit growth
Kentucky teachers’ retirement investments posted double-digit gains for the recently concluded fiscal year, 12.27 percent for the Retirement Annuity Trust and 12.73 percent for the Health Insurance Trust. This marked the second consecutive year of double-digit growth, and both returns exceeded the prior year’s figures of 10.61% and 11.94% respectively. Returns for the Teachers’ Retirement […] The post Teachers Retirement System sees double-digit growth appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Married life suits UK’s Cox
This might be Eli Cox’s sixth year of college football but it is different in one special way — it is his first season as a married player. The Kentucky offensive lineman married Lauryn Willis in January and says life has been “pretty good” on and off the field going into Saturday’s season opening game […] The post Married life suits UK’s Cox appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Roark: Speaking mountain
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer If you read my stuff much, you know that I am unabashedly proud to be mountain bred. I love our southern Appalachian mountains. The terrain, the climate, the plants and animals, the culture and history, all blend together to form a unique place to live. Part of that uniqueness […] The post Roark: Speaking mountain appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Former Anderson Co. band director gets prison for child porn production
A former Anderson County High School Band Director and teacher was sentenced to 25 years in prison at U.S. District Court in Lexington after he pleaded guilty to production of child pornography. According to his plea agreement, Patrick Howard Brady, 38, used text messaging, FaceTime and a social media app (VSCO) to engage a minor […] The post Former Anderson Co. band director gets prison for child porn production appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
“Love, Broadway: Bringing Broadway to the Bluegrass”
By Palmer McNeal Staff Intern Jessamine County Arts Plus will be hosting its second annual “Love, Broadway” Benefit Concert at the end of August, to “bring Broadway to the Bluegrass” for one night. The concert features students and adult performers from the community. The main focus of the concert is three performers from Broadway. The […] The post “Love, Broadway: Bringing Broadway to the Bluegrass” appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Louisville bat found with rabies
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The Louisville health department says a bat found in the East End was positive for rabies, a rare but deadly viral disease. This is the first rabies case in Jefferson County this year, Ciara Warren, environmental health manager at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), […] The post Louisville bat found with rabies appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Wilcox draws comparison to UK greats
Georgia four-star running back Jamarion Wilcox was one of the stars in Kentucky’s 2023 recruiting class and many thought he would see significant playing time last season. Instead the 5-10, 197-pound Wilcox was redshirted and did not play. Kentucky running backs coach Jay Boulware indicated several weeks ago that going into preseason practice, Wilcox was […] The post Wilcox draws comparison to UK greats appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines to address latest strain
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and granted emergency use authorizations (EUA) for updated COVID-19 vaccines which include a component that corresponds to the latest strain. The vaccines have been updated with a formula to more closely target currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization […] The post Updated COVID-19 vaccines to address latest strain appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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