Pumpkins Affected By the Recent Rain Pumpkin patch owners say it was a struggle to keep their pumpkins healthy with heavy rains at the beginning of their season.Hillview Stables, LLC. owner Rick Gregory says he used to not like dry seasons while growing his pumpkins, but has learned through experience that pumpkins are kept…
Pike Co. Jail Drug Smuggling Ring Leads to Four Arrests Thanks to surveillance video at the Pike County Jail, four people are facing charges after they allegedly tried to sneak drugs inside the facility. Video showed Randa Hamilton and Shayla Stevens trying to smuggle drugs into the jail from the outside. One inmate, Scotty…
Trump, Biden to Campaign in 6th District Race Next Week Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will campaign next week in Kentucky, with each seeking to sway the 6th Congressional District race that could help determine which party controls the House of Representatives next year. Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr is in…
Two Injured in School Bus Crash on Highway 30 Near East Bernstadt Two people were injured in a crash involving a school bus yesterday afternoon. According to East Bernstadt Fire and Rescue , the crash happened on Hwy 30 near the intersection with Hwy 3094 around 4 p.m. A small SUV rear-ended the bus…
Safety City Teaches Kids Street Basics About 8,000 kids die of accidental deaths every year in the U.S. Safety City is a small city inside Lexington meant to help lower the number of accidental deaths in the area.”It’s amazing how many kids don’t know how to cross the street safely,” said Safety City Director…
Revitalization Discussions In SE KY The Community and Economic Development Initiative for Kentucky (CEDIK) met at City Hall on Thursday to discuss revitalization opportunities.The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) gave $1.5 million to CEDIK hoping to give people a chance to fund small programs they wish to bring to their communities within the Promise Zone…
Time For The Annual Fall Sweep The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s annual fall sweep begins next week.Starting Monday, the cabinet is asking all the Adopt-a-Highway groups to clear road-side litter.About 700 Adopt-a-Highway groups clean litter from around 14,000 miles of roadway each year.Drivers are asked to use caution when going through areas where groups are…
Full Baskets Full Bellies Project With many families on fixed incomes, it is not always easy to supplement meals children normally get while in school. A winter feeding program in Johnson County is holding an indoor yard sale to get an early start on providing children with meals while on Christmas break.Nancy Price with…
Bring Your Bible To School EVERYday First Priority staff say that that hope students will bring their Bibles to school every day of the school year, not just on Bring Your Bible to School Day, which is today. Members say the day is used to remind students the importance of bringing their Bibles. They…
Actor And Director Ron Howard Visits Jackson KY Legendary actor and director Ron Howard stopped for a bite to eat at the White Flash #2 in Jackson Wednesday.One waitress got a selfie with him and posted it on Facebook.Howard did not say why he was in town. However, he is directing a movie based…