Help For Teens Quitting Smoking Kentucky health officials are offering help for teenagers who want to quit using tobacco products, including smoking and vaping.The service is free and can be reached by calling or texting (855) 891-9989. The program, called “My Life, My Quit,” connects the teen to a “quit coach” who will provide…
KY High School Senior Chosen For Parade A Kentucky high school senior has been chosen to play tuba with the Great American Marching Band in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer reports Trent Woolard had to go through a strenuous audition process that began in March.The 18 year old lives in Owensboro and…
KY Counties Chosen For Election Audit The Kentucky attorney general’s office says six counties have been chosen for post-general election audits.Assistant Deputy Attorney General Michael Wright says the counties selected at random were Boyle, Gallatin, Henderson, Kenton, Oldham and Powell. Kentucky’s general election was Nov. 5.The attorney general’s office says the counties’ selection doesn’t…
New Wildlife Refuge In KY U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials along with political leaders have announced the establishment of a new national wildlife refuge in western Kentucky.The Green River National Wildlife Refuge was established with the acquisition of a 10-acre (4-hectare) parcel donated by the Southern Conservation Corp. The tract in Henderson is the…
Harlan Boys Choir Singing At Governor’s Inauguration The Harlan Boy’s Choir has been invited to sing at Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s inauguration in Frankfort.The inauguration is December 8th in Frankfort.The director of the choir said the boys will have eight rehearsals before the big day.The Harlan Boys Choir is also known for singing at President…
Kentucky Wildcats Bowl Eligible The Kentucky Wildcats handled their business at home, defeating UT-Martin 50-7 to become bowl eligible for the fourth straight season. Lynn Bowden, Jr. led Kentucky at quarterback again, rushing for 129 yards and two scores in the victory. The Cats rushed for a school-record 465 yards.Lynn Bowden Jr. was named…
Lawrence County Schools Closed Now Through Thanksgiving All Lawrence County Schools are closed through Thanksgiving.School officials said there was a fire in the storm drainage system.Schools are closed Monday and Tuesday, and classes will resume December 2. Source: MG News Return to News
Legal Fight Between Gov. Bevin, Lt. Gov Hampton Continues An ongoing legal fight within Kentucky government rolls on, as Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton is appealing a ruling that found Gov. Matt Bevin’s office acted within its authority when firing her top two assistants. Hampton’s attorney, Joshua Harp, filed a notice that the lieutenant governor…
KSP Identifies Victim Killed in Friday I-75 Crash An update on a story we first told you about on Friday morning…. The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down in Madison County for several hours Friday morning. A crash happened near mile marker 86 involving three vehicles. Police say 58-year old Robert Hepler…
Police Identify Man Killed in Friday Morning I-75 Cras An update on a story we first told you about on Friday morning…. The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down in Madison County for several hours Friday morning. A crash happened near mile marker 86 involving three vehicles. Police say 58-year old Robert…