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KY Schools Prepare For “In God We Trust” Schools across Kentucky are working to fulfill a new state law requiring the national motto “In God We Trust” be displayed in a prominent place before classes begin.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports some school districts, including Jessamine and Franklin, have put up plaques while some, including Jefferson…
Traumatic Brain Injuries Increase In Kids Traumatic brain injuries among children and teens in the United States are most often associated with everyday consumer products and activities, such as home furnishings and fixtures or sports, according to a new study.About 72% of traumatic brain injury-related emergency department visits among children are attributable to consumer…
KY Politicians Will Attend Summer Picnic Event Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has become one of the many politicians to RSVP to a picnic next Saturday.McConnell will join other politicians at the 139th St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic.Governor Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear will also attending the outing.Beshear is challenging Bevin in…
Veteran’s Remains Discovered Decades Later Zelma Givens McDowell was only eight-years-old when her father Jacob Givens left for World War II and soon after he left she never heard from him again.”He went overseas and in October he was missing,” explained McDowell.Just a few weeks ago though, her daughter got a phone call from…
Bidding On Blackjewel A federal judge approved a bidding process for mines owned by bankrupt coal operator Blackjewel LLC.U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk in Charleston on Friday approved a motion by Blackjewel on a proposal made by Bristol, Tennessee-based Contura Energy.Contura has offered $20.6 million as the main bidder for three mines owned by…
Interstate 75 Lanes Reopen The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near North Corbin are back open after being temporarily closed in response to a semi crash in Laurel County.Police say that the crash happened near mile marker 33 around 11 p.m.Police had the interstate blocked at exit 29, this was lifted shortly after 5…
Fate of Blackjewel Mines Rest on Bidding Process A federal judge on Friday approved a bidding process for mines owned by bankrupt coal operator Blackjewel LLC. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk in Charleston agreed with a motion by Blackjewel on a proposal made by Bristol, Tennessee-based Contura Energy. Contura has offered $20.6 million as…
Magoffin County Once Again Tops State Jobless Rate at 12.4 Percent Kentucky officials say unemployment rates fell in 55 of the state’s counties and rose in 51 others between June 2018 and June 2019. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says rates stayed the same in 14 counties. Officials say Woodford County had the state’s…
KY Baptist Convention Selects New Leader The Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board has chosen Todd Gray to lead the organization.Kentucky Today reports Gray was confirmed as executive director-treasurer during a special meeting Thursday in Louisville. Kentucky Today is a publication of the Kentucky Baptist Convention.The 54-year-old Gray is a Kentucky native and grew up…
Kentucky Wildlife Education Center Hosting Hunting And Fishing Day Kentucky’s Salato Wildlife Education Center is hosting a hunting and fishing day.A statement from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says admission to the Salato center in Frankfort is free on Aug. 10. It says there will be several hands-on demonstrations and presentations…