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Mattresses For Breast Cancer Patients A peace of mind and a good nights’ rest were handed out in the form of Tempur-Pedic Mattresses in the St Matthews area of Louisville this weekend.The United Breast Cancer Foundation and Tempur-Sealy gave out 368 mattresses to people impacted by breast cancer.More than 300 cancer survivors and patients…
Bridge Dedications In Kentucky A series of bridge dedications are taking place in Magoffin County.It is all about honoring local heroes who gave their lives to our country.One Royalton bridge is now dedicated to brothers who never made it home.The bridge is now called “GM3C William Byron Whitt and PFC Forest Whitt Memorial Road.”…
Catholic Priest Resigns Amid Allegations A Catholic priest in Kentucky has resigned as pastor of a church following allegations of inappropriate contact made by two men. Bishop John Stowe accepted the resignation of the Rev. Alan Carter as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Danville this week. Catholic Diocese of Lexington communications…
Senate Republicans Call Any Gambling Expansion ‘Dead on Arrival’ Two top Republican lawmakers said Thursday that any effort to legalize casino gambling in Kentucky would be “dead on arrival” in the Senate. The statement reflected a policy reversal for Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer, who once sponsored a ballot proposal to legalize casino gambling.…
Floyd Co. Prison Reopening Under State Lease Kentucky officials announced plans Friday to lease a private prison in Floyd County that will house hundreds of inmates. The 650-bed facility in Wheelwright will be run by the state, providing needed space for medium-security inmates. The venture will help alleviate the backlog of inmates placed in…
Former Mammoth Cave National Park Employee Sentenced A former longtime employee at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for skimming money from the park’s recreational fees.A statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Louisville says former employee Leslie Lewis took nearly $170,000 of funds collected…
Corbin Firefighters Fighting Breast Cancer Corbin firefighters are wearing pink helmets this month to raise awareness for breast cancer.They sell sponsorships to local businesses for the helmets.The fire department is also selling t-shirts for $10.They have done this the past few years. In previous years, the proceeds have gone to the Tri-County Cancer Coalition,…
Identifying A Soldier From Pearl Harbor The remains of a sailor killed at Pearl Harbor have been identified as those of a Kentucky soldier. I’s being reported 20-year-old Seaman Second Class Hubert Hall was aboard the USS Oklahoma with 428 crewmen on Dec. 7, 1941, when it was struck by Japanese torpedoes and capsized.…
Beware Of The Danger Of Space Heaters Turning on the heat may not sound dangerous, but it could put your house in flames.Corbin Fire Department Captain Eric Philpot says they see a lot of fires start because of space heaters. Flammable objects must be at least three feet away from the heater.”We’ll find them…
KY School Administrators Plead Not Guilty Two Kentucky school administrators pleaded not guilty to charges they improperly handled sexual abuse allegations against a teacher.The State Journal reports Franklin County Superintendent Mark Kopp and Bondurant Middle School Principal Whitney Allison entered pleas Tuesday. Kopp is charged with trying to bribe a public servant. Allison is…