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Gov. Beshear reappoints Owensboro woman to the SCAAC
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Beshear has reappointed an Owensboro woman to a council. Jana Francis of Owensboro was reappointed as a member of the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) to serve for a term expiring October 4, 2025. Francis is the director of assessment for Daviess County Public Schools and represents assessment […]
Mayfield student serves on Kentucky Department of Education’s Student Advisory Council
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Mayfield High School senior Aniji Fox served on the Student Advisory Council on Monday and Tuesday at the Kentucky Department of Education in Frankfort. Pulling from grades 10 to 12 throughout the state, the council gives Kentucky teenagers a platform to advise education commissioner Robbie Fletcher on topics relevant to high school students.
Community coming together to help family with medical expenses
MANCHESTER, Ky. (WYMT) - Members of the Manchester community are coming together to help a young boy who was involved in a serious ATV crash earlier this week. According to the City of Manchester Fire Department, Braxton Downey, and another juvenile were flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital to be treated for severe injuries.
Clay County improves to 2-0 with 42-6 win over Harlan
MANCHESTER — The Clay County Tigers are off and running, improving to 2-0 on the season with a 42-6 win over Harlan. The Tigers are now 4-0 all-time against the Green Dragons, who fell to 0-1 on the season. Clay County has now outscored its opponents 98-20 this season.
Kentucky is getting another Publix. Here's where it'll be
Publix Super Markets has announced a lease was signed for a new store to open in Owensboro, Ky., continuing the chain's surge across the state after opening Kentucky's first Publix in Louisville earlier this year. The Florida-based grocery store chain announced the new store in a press release on Tuesday. ...
Whooping cough reported at Christian County High School, medical checks advised
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On Aug. 28 the Christian County Health Department informed parents of Christian County High School students that a case of whooping cough was reported at the school, and other students may have been exposed. The health department advises that if students have a...
Bardstown Road brewery closes five years after opening. Here's what we know
A Bardstown Road brewery staple has closed its doors. Against the Grain Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road, opened in 2019 — just before the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered restaurants and bars nationwide. In a Facebook post, the brewery said of the closing: "The timing of our lease renewal, coupled with the changing landscape of the...
Officials Seeking Trigg County Chamber Director
An important part-time job has now been posted for Cadiz and Trigg County. The Trigg County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is seeking a president and chamber director, following Beth Sumner’s move to executive director for Cadiz-Trigg County Tourism. A contract position requiring 90 hours a month, or...
Paducah to hold Labor Day Parade
PADUCAH — Labor day is almost here, and Paducah is getting ready to celebrate!. At 9:30 a.m. on September 2, the Western Kentucky Labor Day Committee's Labor Day Parade will commence. The theme of this year’s parade is The Struggles of Our Past Create Our Future. According to...
Facing 'extended closure,' owners of Louisville fried chicken restaurant launch GoFundMe campaign
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The owners of a popular Louisville fried chicken restaurant said this week they need to raise tens of thousands of dollars "in one of the most challenging moments we've ever faced." Jason McCollum and Aenith Sananikone McCollum, owners of Chik'n & Mi at Mellwood Avenue and...
Barbeque Shack Too Possibly Reopening In September
Barbeque Shack Too owner Mindy Hargrove says the popular restaurant in Herndon could reopen for business as early as September 12th. Hargove says the roof of the pit area collapsed as the result of the fire Wednesday, with the dining area sustaining major smoke and water damage. She adds the fire apparently began as they were cooking meat on the pits to sell on Thursday. Hargrove owns the business, with the building owned by Knockum Hill Barbeque founder Will Hargrove. Hargrove says they are currently waiting on the insurance adjusters to finish their work and turn the building back over to them before they can begin working on a temporary plan to reopen.
LMPD looking for ‘Porch Pooper’ after man seen defecating on same porch multiple times
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Right now, Louisville Metro Police are looking for a man that has defecated on the same porch multiple times over the past week for no apparent reason. Police confirmed with WAVE News that they have received three police reports about the alleged “porch pooper,” who’s since...
Wreck claims life of 19-year-old Madisonville woman
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — A 19-year-old Madisonville woman is dead after a wreck that happened late Thursday night. The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the scene of a single-vehicle crash in the area of Ilsley Road and St. Charles Road (KY HWY 112/KY HWY 454) around 11:40 p.m. on Thursday.
A look inside the St. Jude Dream Home in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Open house tours for the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home are underway and the giveaway special is two weeks away. The house value is estimated at $395,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 2,100 sqft. Sweets Design Build, Inc. has donated time and...
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