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School bus struck by vehicle
KINGS MOUNTAIN – A Lincoln County School bus was involved in a two-vehicle accident last week. According to Communications Director Brad Smith, School bus no. 181 was involved in an accident on Greenbriar Road in south Lincoln County. The accident occurred on April 26 during the afternoon dismissal route for the bus. “The bus was […] The post School bus struck by vehicle appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln sophomore selected for The Gatton Academy
Lincoln County High School sophomore Kendall Smith was selected for The Gatton Academy Class of 2026. The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 95 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2026, marking the Gatton Academy’s 19th incoming class. Applicants were evaluated based on ACT/SAT scores, high school grades, awards and accomplishments, […] The post Lincoln sophomore selected for The Gatton Academy appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln student selected as Center for Rural Development Rogers Scholar
The Center for Rural Development has selected Lincoln County student Jackson Smith to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program. Jackson, a sophomore at Lincoln County High School, will join 100 high school students from 45 Kentucky counties this summer for the 27th annual Rogers Scholars Program. This is a record number of students […] The post Lincoln student selected as Center for Rural Development Rogers Scholar appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Special Commissioner’s report on Lincoln Circuit Clerk hearing made public
Following a two-day evidentiary hearing held in February, the Administrative Office of the Courts has made the Special Commissioner’s findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations public. According to the AOC, the Commissioner’s findings are now part of public record, but the Court had yet to officially adopt them as of Monday this week. […] The post Special Commissioner’s report on Lincoln Circuit Clerk hearing made public appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Nicholasville Fire Department employee arrested for hit-and-run in Florida
VOLUSIA CO., Fl (WKYT) - A Nicholasville Fire Department employee and Lincoln County native was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in Florida in mid-April. James Eric Lane, 37, of Hustonville, was booked on April 14 in Volusia County Florida, and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.
Man arrested in child predator sting indicted by grand jury
The man who was arrested in a child predator sting by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in February has been indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury. Ronald R. Sparks, 52, of 150 Collins Spur Road in Eubank, was intercepted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) on Feb. 24 while he was allegedly on […] The post Man arrested in child predator sting indicted by grand jury appeared first on The Interior Journal.
School board declares vacancy following death of member
The Lincoln County Board of Education opened their regular monthly meeting by reading a poem and holding a moment of silence to remember District 1 member Marvin Wilson, who passed away on April 6. Wilson was a bus driver for Lincoln County for more than 20 years and was serving his second year of his […] The post School board declares vacancy following death of member appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Highland Elementary School principal retiring
Highland Elementary School Principal Suzanne Montgomery has formally announced her retirement from the district, effective June 30. She will remain principal at Highland for the remainder of the school year. “After much prayer, consideration and soul searching I have decided it is time for me to retire,” said Montgomery. “It has been an honor to […] The post Highland Elementary School principal retiring appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln County High School announces new principal
Lincoln County High School has announced Chase Padgett as its new head principal. Padgett has been serving as the interim principal since March and was also the assistant principal at the high school since 2021. Before that, he was a teacher at Lincoln County High School and Boyle County Middle School. Padgett is a 2008 […] The post Lincoln County High School announces new principal appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Griffith pages for 2024 Regular Session
Lincoln County resident Aidan Griffith served as a legislative page in the Kentucky House of Representatives during this year’s Regular Session. Griffith is an eighth grader at Boyle County Middle School and participates in FFA and 4-H. He was sponsored by Representative David Meade, House Speaker Pro Tem. The post Griffith pages for 2024 Regular Session appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Man who fled from police found asleep on KSP trooper’s porch
CRAB ORCHARD – A man who managed to escape a police pursuit decided to stop and rest overnight on a stranger’s porch. Little did he know, that porch belonged to Kentucky State Police Trooper Matt Hutti. The officer’s wife, Melanie Hutti, said her husband discovered the intruder on their back porch Friday morning. “The dogs […] The post Man who fled from police found asleep on KSP trooper’s porch appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Lincoln CASA volunteers earn Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Six volunteers with Lincoln County’s CASA program have been honored for earning the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. “These six volunteers represent several firsts for Lincoln County and CASA in the region,” said Executive Director Melynda Jamison. “These are the first six Lincoln County CASA volunteers to ever earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, which requires […] The post Lincoln CASA volunteers earn Presidential Volunteer Service Awards appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Lincoln County Public Records
Property transfers recently recorded in the office of Lincoln County Clerk Nancy Jackson. Jane and Steven Sneed, Chad and Neely Traylor, and Glenda and Edwin Allen to Mack and Kristy Johnson, 2.5 acres on Moccasin-Duncan Road, $45,000. Deborah W. Cooley to SHUBH SONU Inc., .46 acres on U.S. 27, $290,000. Jeffery and Cynthia Black to […] The post Lincoln County Public Records appeared first on The Interior Journal.
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