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A Kentucky taskforce exploring breaking up JCPS is taking applications from community
In an unusual move, a controversial task force that will make recommendations on the future of JCPS — including whether it should be broken up — is accepting applications from community members interested in joining.
Despite staffing shortages, Academy @ Shawnee will open in the fall
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools District leadership emphasized Friday that one of its schools will resume classes in the fall. A district spokesperson says during a community meeting Thursday evening rumors started that the Academy @ Shawnee might not open because of the number of teacher vacancies.
JCPS breaks ground on early childhood center in Buechel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) broke ground on a new early childhood center. The stand-alone facility is being built adjacent to Watterson Elementary School, which is located at 3900 Breckenridge Lane in Buechel. It will have 23 classrooms for up to 460 students aged 3 and 4 years old, according to the announcement.
Baptist Health opens new Behavioral Health unit in La Grange
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Baptist Health La Grange celebrated the grand opening of its new Behavioral Health services inpatient unit in Oldham County. A ribbon cutting was held Thursday morning for the brand new unit at the Baptist Health La Grange Hospital on New Moody Lane. The $10 million project...
Interchange from I-71 to La Grange expected to open within weeks
LA GRANGE, Ky. — Some good news for drivers who take I-71 to La Grange. Exit 20, the $16 million project that will create a new interchange for drivers exiting the city, will be open within weeks, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Construction has been underway since the...
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