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PHOTOS – Lyon County Soccer Team Camp
The Lyon County Lyons are holding team camp this week at Lee S. Jones Park in Eddyville. The camp is under the direction of Kentucky Wesleyan College soccer coach John Fusco. Your Sports Edge dropped by camp on Monday and has photos!. Lyon Team Camp.
Lexington insurance agent on why companies are dropping coverage on some vehicle models
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington insurance agent says certain Kia and Hyundai owners are seeing higher insurance rates. In Minnesota, one woman’s insurer, State Farm, recently dropped her, citing high theft rates associated with her Hyundai model. Despite frustrations for consumers, insurance agents emphasize that companies are protecting...
The Badgett family makes significant commitment to MSU and the College of Education and Human Services
MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University is delighted to announce that the Badgett family and the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation of Madisonville, Kentucky, have made a significant multi-year commitment to the College of Education and Human Services through the Murray State University Foundation. The Badgett family has a rich history of supporting education throughout western Kentucky and began their support of Murray State more than 15 years ago. The family honors the legacy of Mr. Rogers Badgett, who established the Badgett Construction Company and Badgett Mine Stripping Corporation (1943-1976). Mr. Badgett was known as a "Working Man’s Man"; however, he understood the need for formal education and support. Throughout his life, he found many ways to encourage and promote the importance of higher education.
Hopkinsville Salvation Army opens cooling station
The Salvation Army of Hopkinsville has opened its main office, 313 E. Seventh St., to serve as a cooling station in response to the extreme heat this week. Anyone wanting a cool place can go to the office between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through Friday, July 19. Also in...
Afternoon Storms Helping Temps Cool Down
Scattered storms popping up across central Kentucky this afternoon have really helped bring some relief from the heat. Temperatures in Lexington fell nearly 10 degrees in just under two hours this afternoon as the rain pushed through the area. Some cities, like Mt. Sterling, are nearly 15 degrees cooler than yesterday at this time due to the rain.
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
RR crossing in Slaughters closed for maintenance
WEBSTER CO., Ky. (WFIE) - CSX is closing the railroad crossing in Slaughters for maintenance work. The closure is the crossing on Kentucky 138 right next to Highway 41. Officials say this closure is expected to last a couple days. A detour has been set up.
Report: Kentucky could lose $1.2 billion yearly by giving private schools tax dollars
“If Kentucky implements a Florida-style voucher program and takes money from public schools to support it, (Fayette County Public Schools) could see a loss of $52 million budget reduction,” said one expert.
Humana drives $13.6B in Ky GDP annually, UofL study finds
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville’s College of Business recently released the results of a study that evaluated Humana’s economic and community impact on Kentucky. The study, which examined gross contributions and multiplier effects from 2017-2023, demonstrated the company’s value both as an employer and through...
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