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Barren County Fiscal Court Denies Support for Refugee Relocation Effort amid unanswered questions
In a recent decision at its July 16th meeting, the Barren County Fiscal Court revealed that it has refused to draft a letter of support for Refuge Bowling Green, a nonprofit organization aiming to relocate 30 refugees to the Glasgow area. This decision, announced by Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley-Byrd, marks a...
Helping Hand of Hope launches Thrift Store to give neighbors positive shopping experience
Helping Hand of Hope rolled out a new way of helping neighbors in need this week as they launched their new Thrift Store. “The Thrift Store is actually an addition to Helping Hand of Hope that we have created in one of the extra areas that we have here,” said Helping Hand of Hope Executive Director Hope Burke. “We really wanted something for when our neighbors come in that really need an extra hand when it comes to clothing or accessories for their home that they were able to come in and actually afford the things that they were coming to get.”
Crackdown law comes into effect with $500 fines & jail time for drivers who fail to make crucial move on the road
KENTUCKY lawmakers are expanding a popular traffic law to help drivers. States across the US have laws that require drivers to pull over and make way for emergency responders on the road. Kentucky passed a state law in 2003 that required drivers to slow down or move over for highway...
Kentucky receives high grade for special education for 15th consecutive year
For the 15th consecutive year, Kentucky’s public school system has received the highest rating for special education. The report card from the U.S. Department of Education rates states on meeting the requirements and purposes of IDEA – the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Home prices still on the rise in Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Home prices are still trending up in the greater Louisville area, according to data released by the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. Despite higher list prices, the number of homes sold in greater Louisville in the second quarter of 2024 also rose compared to the same quarter a year ago. 2,676 homes sold this year compared to 2,623 in 2023.
'Don't miss': Kentucky college professor on unpaid leave after Trump shooting post
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (TND) — Bellarmine University in Kentucky on Monday announced it has placed a professor on unpaid leave after learning of his comments about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Professor John James reacted to the shooting by posting “if you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss”...
Community Action Kentucky opens enrollment for summer cooling subsidy
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Enrollment for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is now open. The program opened enrollment Tuesday and will continue until September 13, or until funds are depleted. The benefit ranges from $50 to $250 based on income and housing. Enrollment is open to...
Combs resigns as Grayson Tourism Treasurer
Grayson tourism board will need to find a new treasurer in the near future. The current board treasurer, Don Combs, made the board aware during their last regular meeting (July 10) that he would be stepping down as treasurer to avoid a conflict of interest as he steps into a new role for the county.
Kentucky middle school star football player accidentally shot and killed
Jett Ballard had a bright future. The middle school football star was an All-Star for the past two seasons and played on the Region 3 Battle of the Region football team while on the Middle School football roster in Berea, Kentucky. According to reports, Ballard was visiting friends in Estill...
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