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What You Need to Know About Kentucky’s New Truancy Law
Last legislative session, the Kentucky Attendance Law was updated. In an effort to combat habitual unexcused absences, state leaders say they are wanting to make sure children are getting the education they need. Some friends of mine who work in a local school district were talking last year about how...
Listeria Alert: Produce Sold at Kentucky Aldi Locations Recalled
A recall for produce sold at Aldi store locations in Kentucky have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle...
Sports equipment drive to help eastern Kentucky schools rebuild phys ed programs
The drive is helping support physical education programs at eastern Kentucky schools as they continue to rebuild. It’s being organized by the ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities. ““The foundation is still working with our long-term recovery teams daily to provide the things families need as they are just now...
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CONNECTION TO THE SHOOTING OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER
PRINCETON, KY — Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that KSP Post 2 Troopers arrested Braze Rucker early Sunday morning July 21st at a residence in Princeton, KY. The arrest was in reference to the July 19, 2024, shooting of Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Adam Cothron, in Putnam County, TN. Trooper Cothron (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40, at mile marker 285, near the Burgess Falls exit, occupied by two males.
American Red Cross says blood donors are needed
Kentucky Today With August quickly approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. Donors remain critically needed […] The post American Red Cross says blood donors are needed appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Update to KY law will effect unexcused school absences
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new update to school attendance law in Kentucky is set to effect repeated absences in the state. The update to Kentucky’s School Attendance Law can be seen here. In a message to families regarding the update, Henderson County Schools say the Director of Pupil Personnel will have to notify the […]
Authorities finding skimmers in Kentucky retail, grocery stores
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky authorities are warning the community about credit card skimmers appearing in retail and grocery stores. In a post on social media, Elizabethtown Police said over the past few months, they've had three cases of skimmers being set up in retail stores at both self checkout and staffed checkout counters.
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