Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Monday, September 16th –  Mother Goose Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.  – * Silver Sneakers, 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.  –  Gaming Tournament for Teens, 5:30-6:15 p.m.   Tuesday, September 17th –  Mother Goose Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 […] The post Upcoming Jessamine County Public Library events appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Compiled by Gillian Stawiszynski. The following arrests were reported by the Nicholasville Police Department between September 1 – September 8. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence.       September 1 Matthew F. Williams – Alcohol intoxication in a public place (1st and 2nd offense).   September 3  Anthony Brashears – […] The post Nicholasville Police Reports appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

A Louisville man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison on charges related to child pornography, it was announced by Michael A. Bennett, U.S Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. According to court documents, William Joseph Popp, 56, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison at U.S. District Court […] The post Louisville man gets 11 years on federal child porn charges appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Kentucky has only beaten a No. 1 ranked opponent three times in school history. The Wildcats came close to accomplishing the feat for the first time since 2007 before No. 1 Georgia scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to hold off Kentucky 13-12 Saturday at Kroger Field. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops couldn’t have […] The post Cats take UGA to the limit in 13-12 loss appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

By Myoung-Gi Chon Auburn University This piece was originally published on the conversation.org. Imagine it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly, your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if you choose not to […] The post Responding to work emails after hours contributes to burnout, hostility appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

On November 27, 2023, then-Asbury University student Isabella Willingham was found in her dorm room, unconscious, with bruises and gashes on her body and limbs.  She spent weeks recovering in the hospital, but healing from her physical injuries is only part of the battle, considering the trauma she no doubt lives with after the incident.  […] The post Student safety activist group holds Protest for Isabella Willingham. appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

By Mimi Becker Columnist Somehow, it always works out. Just not always as it has before. More accurately, not always the way we expect it to.  The problem is, we don’t know how to manage what happens along the way which is often out of our control I’m talking about tomatoes. When we purchased this […] The post Becker: A tomato story appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

When former UK stars formed La Familia to play in The Basketball Tournament earlier this summer, UK guard Lamont Butler admitted he had patterned his game a bit after Eric Bledsoe, a player on John Calipari’s first Kentucky team. “I know he’s a very explosive guard and it was pretty awesome to meet him. It […] The post Butler glad to have met UK legend  appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Kentucky law enforcement, along with several other agencies, is still searching for Saturday’s alleged I-75 shooter, 32-year-old Joseph Couch. Gov. Andy Beshear spoke with law enforcement in Laurel County on Thursday morning about the search effort that enters its sixth day. He said four of the five victims wounded in the attack are now out […] The post Beshear gives update on manhunt; 4 of 5 victims released from hospital appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

In the spring, the Nicholasville City Commission voted to approve an ordinance restricting cannabis businesses from functioning in the city. At this time, Nicholasville Mayor Alex Carter told the journal that he and the city commission needed more information on state regulations before saying yes.  Senate Bill 47, signed by Gov. Andy Beshear on March […] The post City of Nicholasville Approves First Reading of Ordinance Allowing Medical Cannabis appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

It seems that nothing surprises me anymore. Sometimes, I feel like Charlie Brown with the black cloud following him around. However, for me, it seems that black clouds are a blob of stupidity that seems to pop its head out anywhere I go. For example, I remember when I was a kid, I would barely […] The post Godbey: Some things just seem stupid appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart hasn’t changed his approach going into the top-ranked Bulldogs’ Southeastern Conference opener at Kentucky on Saturday. The Georgia coach said the Wildcats’ disappointing 31-6 loss to South Carolina last weekend isn’t indicative of Kentucky’s full potential and is anticipating a hard-fought encounter. “It’s all about perception and how you perceive things,” […] The post Smart: Wildcats still ‘dangerous’ despite performance in SEC opener appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

The Office of State Budget Director has reported both General Fund and Road Fund receipts declined in August compared to last year, while remaining higher overall in the fiscal year The declines were highly affected by tax rate reductions. Total General Fund collections in August equaled $1,028.2 million, a decline of 4.5 percent. Through the […] The post State receipts show decline compared to August 2023 appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Compiled by Gillian Stawiszynski. The following arrests were reported by the Nicholasville Police Department between August 26 – September 2. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence.       August 26 Aaron L Bryan – Theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting.    August 27 Daniel C Griffett – Theft by unlawful […] The post Nicholasville Police Reports appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops knows his team has little time to regroup going into Saturday’s showdown against top-ranked Georgia. Two days removed from his team’s 31-6 disappointing setback to South Carolina, Stoops was still fuming over UK’s performance. “Much of what I said after the game holds true — with one exception,” Stoops said. “After […] The post Stoops says Cats have to ‘turn the page quickly’ appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Kentucky’s voter rolls continue to increase heading toward the November General Election, according to Secretary of State Michael Adams, who announced that 15,239 Kentuckians registered to vote in August.   At the same time, 3,793 voters were removed from the rolls in August. 2,792 of them were deceased voters, 480 who registered to vote in another […] The post Voter rolls increasing as November election nears appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist   Dear Dave, We’ve been following your plan for a while. We’re debt-free, except for our home, and we have six months of expenses set aside in our emergency fund. Recently, I lost my job. I’m luckier than some, because received a generous severance package from my previous employer, plus […] The post Dave Says: You’ve already paid for it appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

At its regular meeting on August 26, 2024, the Jessamine County Board of Education discussed and set the real estate tax rate for the 2025 fiscal year at 67.8 cents per $100 of assessed property value, lowering it from the 2024 rate of 68.6 cents per $100 of assessed property value.  “This decision balances our […] The post Jessamine County Board of Education Sets Tax Rate appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

By Michael Long and Lara Goncalves Oklahoma State University   This piece was originally published on theconversation.org. The official U.S. food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 from 12.8% in 2022, according to data the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Sept. 4, 2024. That means more than 1 in 8 Americans – about […] The post US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared appeared first on Jessamine Journal.

Reports of increased yellow jacket activity, including visitors getting stung at the Jesse Stewart Nature Preserve in Greenup County, has prompted state officials to say it’s crucial to remain vigilant this time of year, especially for those with allergies. According to the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP), yellow jackets are often considered the most […] The post What to do about increased yellow jacket activity appeared first on Jessamine Journal.