University OF Kentucky President Takes Pay Cut After nearly a decade on the job, the University of Kentucky’s president wants to extend his tenure.But he’s volunteered for a pay cut as the school deals with financial fallout from the coronavirus.The school’s board chairman said Thursday he hopes to have a deal in place soon…
KY Unemployment Claims Down The number of laid-off Kentucky workers seeking assistance continued to decline last week, when about 47,000 people applied for jobless benefits as the economy shifts into more activity.The latest round of filings for jobless aid was the lowest in two months, when the surge in Kentucky’s unemployment claims was in…
Repaving Mammoth Cave Roads A project to repave Mammoth Cave National Park’s roads and parking areas has launched in Kentucky.The pavement preservation project will begin Thursday and continue until November, news outlets reported. During this time, visitors may experience temporary closures and short delays on roads and parking areas throughout the national park. …
Memorial Day Travel Woes The coronavirus pandemic is gutting Memorial Day. Holiday travel is expected to be at a near-record low this weekend. Things are bad enough that AAA didn’t release its holiday weekend travel forecast this year.“With social distance guidelines still in process, we expect to see this year have a near-record low…
Former Pike County Sheriff Dies Former Pike County Sheriff and Judge Executive Bill Deskins has died.Several officials and friends posted the news on Facebook.Deskins was county judge from 2003 to 2007 and was elected again in 2014, defeating Wayne T. Rutherford by around 600 votes.Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Source: MG…
State Courts Reopening State courts in Kentucky will reopen for hearings on civil and criminal cases starting next month, according to a new order.The proceedings will resume June 1, Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton Jr.has announced, more than two months after state courts closed due to the virus outbreak.Grand jury proceedings will…
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Virtual Celebration The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace will help host a virtual Memorial Day service saluting America’s fallen soldiers.The national historical park in central Kentucky said in a statement that it will join 29 others to put on a social media event Monday that will start at 8 a.m. and last more…
BBQ For EMS Workers Appalachian Regional Healthcare provided lunch for Prestonsburg’s emergency response crews Tuesday, sending Pond Creek Que to offer the workers free barbecue.According to Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton, the hospital’s offering shows a partnership in the county that is always fueling the community.Pond Creek Que Owner Bryan Ferrell said he is happy…
Malls Reopen Today As retail stores look to reopen today, many of you might head up to Lexington’s Fayette Mall and you can expect plenty of changes.Early on, the mall’s hours will be limited with only a handful of stores actually opting to reopen.Meanwhile, several restaurants outside and inside the mall are planning on…
Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Arson A volunteer firefighter in Kentucky has been accused of deliberately setting fire to two houses.Jeffrey “Tyler” Knouse, 19, was arrested after investigators connected him to the fires that were deliberately set in April and May in Lincoln County, Kentucky State Police said in a statement on Monday. Both of…