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More Students Enrolled In Dual-Credit Courses The number of Kentucky high school students enrolling in dual-credit courses has risen dramatically in recent years, according to a new report issued by higher education officials.For years, Kentucky education leaders have stressed the importance of dual-credit courses, which allow students to earn high school and college credits…
Proposed Urban Park A proposed urban park that would line the Ohio River along southern Indiana could become the first climate change-resilient riverside park designed in the Upper South and the Midwest, supporters say.The River Heritage Conservancy said its proposal for Origin Park is designed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 75-year flooding…
Kentucky Miner Back To Work A federal administrative court has reinstated a Kentucky miner who was fired from his job at a limestone mine after complaining about safety conditions and whether the mine was keeping workers safe from the coronavirus.The court temporarily reinstated Bill Whitmore to his job at the Riverside Stone mine last…
Go Kart Fun In Letcher County Eastern Kentucky has some options when it comes to the various form of Motorsports. Few are as unique as 510 Kartway in Letcher County.“The good thing about this track is it is run by all volunteers,” said Sherry Cornett. Source: MG News Return to News
KY Teacher Of The Year Nine educators have been named semifinalists for the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award.A winner will be chosen following an interview and a review of a classroom lesson, the Kentucky Department of Education and sponsor Valvoline Inc. said in a statement. Awards will be announced in October. …
More COVID Cases In KY Governor Andy Beshear announced 313 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky on Sunday. The state total now stands at 52,774 cases.“We’re seeing a dip in the number of new reported cases today, as we often do on weekends,” Governor Beshear said. “Let’s remember that while we believe we’ve managed to…
Dual Course Work On The Rise The number of Kentucky high school students, enrolling in dual-credit courses has risen dramatically in recent years. That’s according to a new report issued by higher education officials. For years, state education officials have stressed the importance of dual-credit courses, which allow students to earn high school and…
Hey Leadfoot…Heads Up Police are looking for aggressive drivers in Kentucky over the next three weeks. Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division announced the launch of the Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks Campaign. Officers will target drivers of passenger and commercial vehicles who drive dangerously. Source: MG News Return to…
New KY Tourism Campaign Launches b Kentucky officials are launching a new tourism campaign aimed at safe in-state travel. The “Stay Close, Go Far” marketing initiative reminds residents they don’t have to travel far to experience beauty, history and adventure. It encourages safe traveling during the coronavirus pandemic while emphasizing the importance of community…
Quarles To Work In National Ag Group b Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner, Ryan Quarles is elected president of a national association, representing the leaders of state agriculture departments across the country. Quarles was selected during the annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. In his role, Quarles says he’ll focus on…