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Wawa set to break ground on Kentucky locations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Wawa is set to break ground on their Kentucky locations next month. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that the convenience store chain plans to break ground on its first two locations on June 5 in Nicholasville at 3013 Lexington Road and in Louisville. Wawa plans to open...
Call for nominations for Best of Jessamine County
Our Best of Jessamine County promotion is now underway with the launch of the nomination round. Now through the end of May, we ask that you visit www.jessaminejournal.com/contests to nominate your regional favorites. You can submit your selections in Food and Drink, Out and About, Professionals, Services and Shops categories. There are over 100 subcategories […] The post Call for nominations for Best of Jessamine County appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky officers honored during National Peace Officers Memorial Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - National Police Week is a time when law enforcement from all over the country head to Washington, D.C., to commemorate and honor their fellow officers who have died in the line of duty. “It’s a great environment, you know, a lot of law enforcement officers are...
District 45: Killian Timoney faces challenger Thomas Jefferson
Right outside of Lexington, Republicans Killian Timoney and Thomas Jefferson are preparing for a competitive primary. Jefferson and Timoney, who has been in office since 2021, are competing to represent the 45th district, which covers parts of Fayette and Jessamine counties. Jefferson is retired after over three decades in the...
Seminar dedicated to mental health awareness upcoming
Many people are aware of the priorities associated with maintaining positive physical health. Thankfully, Winchester will not overlook Mental Health this May. On Monday, May 20, a seminar titled “Ready…Set…Start!” promotes wellness through three CEUs, or Continuing Education Units, will occur at the Clark County Farm Bureau at 115 S. Highland Street. “Since COVID, we […] The post Seminar dedicated to mental health awareness upcoming appeared first on Winchester Sun.
East Jessamine High School increasing police presence in response to ‘potential threat’
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Nicholasville Police Department (NPD) is investigating a potential threat that East Jessamine High School (EJHS) received over the weekend. Police said an investigation is underway in response to what they called a “potential threat” to East Jessamine High School on Saturday.
BCTC hosts job fair
The inside of Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Winchester campus on Rolling Hills Lane was filled to capacity on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 7. However, it would not be students that made up the gathering. The 2024 Winchester Job Fair, which ran from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., welcomed several industries with high hopes […] The post BCTC hosts job fair appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Four local athletes win at CKC track and field meet
Two defending state track and field champions won their events Friday at the Central Kentucky Conference Championships track and field meet. Germani Crosby of Lincoln County and Jordan Piazza of Mercer County were among four individual winners from area schools in the CKC meet at West Jessamine Middle School that included most local teams and […] The post Four local athletes win at CKC track and field meet appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Lady Rebels beat Garrard, Southwestern
The Casey County Rebels softball team improved to a 15-14 record after defeating Garrard County at Garrard 9-5, before suffering a setback versus North Laurel 6-12, and then recovered with a win against Southwestern 9-6. The girls had four games left in the regular season at press time. They played...
Richmond mom gives birth to healthy baby at Baptist Health Lexington entrance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Richmond mother will get to celebrate Mother’s Day with her newborn baby, who made a grand entrance on Wednesday. According to Baptist Health, Brooke Canady wasn’t feeling well on Wednesday and decided to call into work. Little did she know, she and her husband were in for a Mother’s Day week surprise.
McWhorter accepts challenge as Garrard girls coach
Cassandra McWhorter loves a challenge, and she knows she has found one at Garrard County. McWhorter has been named the new girls basketball coach at Garrard County, where she will try to revive a program that hasn’t won much meaningful hardware since the turn of the century. The former Lincoln County and Somerset coach takes […] The post McWhorter accepts challenge as Garrard girls coach appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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