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University of Kentucky to acquire eastern Kentucky hospital
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees voted Friday unanimously in favor of acquiring St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead. UK hopes to finalize the deal on July 1, President Eli Capilouto said during a Friday board meeting on campus in Lexington. St. Claire employs 1,300 people, UK said, and has […] The post University of Kentucky to acquire eastern Kentucky hospital appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
CPE studying what keeps adults from completing degrees
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has announced a collaboration with Ithaka S+R, a non-profit educational research and consulting organization, to identify and reduce barriers that prevent adults from completing a postsecondary education. Many Kentucky students have stopped out of college at some point and cannot return due to administrative policies and practices. […] The post CPE studying what keeps adults from completing degrees appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
All God’s Children celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
A foster care organization celebrated its 25th anniversary this recently and honored the woman who started it all. All God’s Children (AGC) in south Jessamine County was opened by the late Pamela L Smith in 1999 with the help of her husband, Karl Smith, and the support of her family, children, and friends. To celebrate […] The post All God’s Children celebrates 25 Year Anniversary appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Vandagriff continues to impress
Quarterback Brock Vandagriff has impressed Kentucky teammates and coaches since transferring from Georgia. However, that’s no surprise to long-time Georgia fan Mary Alice Gilbert who watched him play in high school in Georgia. “He is a phenomenal guy,” she said. “I saw him play for several years in high school and he has quite an […] The post Vandagriff continues to impress appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Marilyn Smith
Marilynn Lee (Teater) Smith passed away in her home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born at Ft. Knox, Kentucky May 2, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Elliott Teater and Virginia Ann (Covington) Teater. Please join her family at the church as they celebrate her life, […] The post Marilyn Smith appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Christine Cruz, 44
Christine Marie Cruz, 44, wife of Luis and mother of Sophia and Logan, died Thursday. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Maple Grove Cemetery. Betts & West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The post Christine Cruz, 44 appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Nicholasville Police Reports
Compiled by Gillian Stawiszynski. The following arrests were reported by the Nicholasville Police Department between April 16 – April 21. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. April 16 Anthony S .Massingill, 40 – Operating motor vehicle under the influence, failure of owner/operator to maintain required insurance, and failure to […] The post Nicholasville Police Reports appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Coaster Car Derby to be hosted in Wilmore
Wilmore is finally preparing for its first significant spring event: the Jim Edd Sheerer Coaster Car Derby. This year’s derby will be the town’s ninth year of holding the event. On Saturday, April 27, Main Street will be closed to real cars so city volunteers can create the derby race track in downtown. “Although these […] The post Coaster Car Derby to be hosted in Wilmore appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Asbury Athletics at a glance
Submitted Article Baseball finished up their regular season this week by honoring the biggest senior class in ten years. Softball competed six times this week, while track and field went to the University of Kentucky to compete against some of the top schools in the country. Baseball Graduate student Jackson Cole came […] The post Asbury Athletics at a glance appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
BCTC to offer prison programs
Officials at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College system (KCTCS), announced it has been approved to offer the U.S. Department of Education’s Prison Education Program (PEP) effective fall 2024. Enrollment in postsecondary education programs has been proven to reduce incarcerated individuals’ risk of returning to prison by […] The post BCTC to offer prison programs appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Downtown Nicholasville emergency shelter in danger of closing
Jessamine County’s only emergency homeless shelter is at risk of closing without recurring community support. The Jessamine County Homeless Coalition (JCHC) has provided shelter, food, hot showers, and job assistance for eight years. The JCHC also provides Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners free of charge to the community and has historically run the fall festival. The […] The post Downtown Nicholasville emergency shelter in danger of closing appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Ky. receives $25 million to reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells
The Department of the Interior announced Wednesday the awarding of $36.9 million in the first phase of formula grant funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Kentucky, Mississippi and Missouri to clean up legacy pollution. Kentucky is receiving a $25 million award to plug and reclaim approximately 550 orphaned oil and gas wells. […] The post Ky. receives $25 million to reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky Wildlife auction surplus sale scheduled for May 6
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host its semi-annual live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment on May 6. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. (ET), and the auction of surplus property and confiscated items will begin at 10 a.m. (ET). The auction will be held outdoors, rain […] The post Kentucky Wildlife auction surplus sale scheduled for May 6 appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Chefs and foodies: Come one, come all for Taste of Jessamine
Jessamine County food lovers and makers are invited to the 26th annual Taste of Jessamine event. Twenty-seven years ago, Sam Lee, community president of the event’s sponsor, First Southern National Bank, wanted to develop a new way to invest money into the community. With John Swaim, Lee came up with the idea for the Taste […] The post Chefs and foodies: Come one, come all for Taste of Jessamine appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Analyst projects Sheppard to go north in NBA Draft
YahooSports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek has Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard going No. 6 in the NBA draft to Toronto and teammate Rob Dillingham going No. 7 to Memphis. Many Kentucky fans were hoping Sheppard might return for a sophomore season but Peek knew better. “Anybody who thought he would come back because of NIL money needs to […] The post Analyst projects Sheppard to go north in NBA Draft appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg
Kentucky Lantern Appalshop has announced the lineup for Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg. The free annual festival will feature live music, jam sessions, food and art, including a quilt exhibit hosted by the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. Performers for the 2024 festival include Sunrise Ridge, John Haywood, Jay […] The post Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
KYTC: Illegal signage can be taken down
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reminds political candidates, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes that no signage is allowed on the right of way other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process. Any campaign signs must be placed beyond right of way limits, according to state […] The post KYTC: Illegal signage can be taken down appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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