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Asbury Athletics at a glance
Submitted Article Asbury Athletics and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee brought back Eagle Awards in fashion on Wednesday night, hosting a fun night with all student-athletes, families, and coaches. Meanwhile the Asbury softball team finished up their season with a sweep over Kentucky State, 5-3 and 11-1 on Thursday. Softball Asbury softball (13-20) traveled to […] The post Asbury Athletics at a glance appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Jessamine County brings on cardiac emergency technology
Submitted Article The Jessamine County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with Jessamine County E911, Jessamine County EMS, Jessamine County, Nicholasville, and Wilmore Fire Department, and partnering Law Enforcement Agencies, recently announced the adoption of PulsePoint in Jessamine County to further the community’s commitment to creating a healthy and civically engaged community. Since 2019, steps have been […] The post Jessamine County brings on cardiac emergency technology appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Pope: Kriisa brings boldness to UK roster
Kentucky coach Mark Pope added another veteran guard to his roster on Thursday with the addition of West Virginia transfer Kerr Kriisa. Kriista played for three years at Arizona before transferring to West Virginia last season. He averaged 11 points, 4.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Mountaineers last season. During his four-year […] The post Pope: Kriisa brings boldness to UK roster appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky attorney general leading GOP effort against new Title IX rules over gender
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman is leading a new multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over recent rules aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in K-12 schools. The department released the regulations last week, which include updates to Title IX protections for discrimination “based on sex […] The post Kentucky attorney general leading GOP effort against new Title IX rules over gender appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Counties can apply for $4K waste tire removal grant
Kentucky counties can now apply for $4,000 in waste tire recycling and removal grants, which are made available through the Kentucky Division of Waste Management (DWM) Waste Tire Trust Fund. Eligible expenses include the actual costs that the county incurs during the grant period for recycling or disposal of waste tires. Other expenses, such as […] The post Counties can apply for $4K waste tire removal grant appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Upcoming JCPL events
Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Saturday, May 4 – Board Game Afternoon, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday, May 6 – Kentucky Career Center, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. – *Chess for Teens, 5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 – *Silver Sneakers, 2:15-3:00 p.m. […] The post Upcoming JCPL events appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Vaping, substance use spikes in Ky. schools
The number of drug, alcohol and tobacco events recorded by schools have increased in schools at all levels across Kentucky, according to data collected by Infinite Campus, an online student information tracking system. A look at the data from 2017-28 through 2022-23 found that Kentucky’s elementary schools saw a 475% increase in drug, alcohol and […] The post Vaping, substance use spikes in Ky. schools appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month
Whether you ride, pedal or drive, Kentuckians are reminded that May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month, and to watch out for each other as spring weather draws more highway users across the state. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […] The post May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Former players will help Mark Pope all they can
It was easy for Kentucky’s 1996 national championship team to select Mark Pope as team captain. “He was the guy who sacrificed it all and did whatever was asked of him. He started and then Walter (McCarty) did in that spot but he did not care because he wanted to win. He was selfless,” said […] The post Former players will help Mark Pope all they can appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Wilmore Farmers Market starts Saturday
Submitted Article Shades of green are popping up all over Jessamine County. With the foray into spring, Wilmore is ready to celebrate with several events that Jessamine Countians of all ages can enjoy. Saturday, May 4, is a big day for Wilmore. It’s Derby Day in Kentucky, and Wilmore is launching its annual Farmers Market […] The post Wilmore Farmers Market starts Saturday appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
29 school districts participating in Summer Boost program
Twenty-nine school districts will be participating in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Summer Food Service Program and the Children’s Reading Foundation. The Summer Boost program will promote family participation in reading and math by giving away free books and fun items like […] The post 29 school districts participating in Summer Boost program appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Virtual reality could help treat eating disorders, Louisville researchers say
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky researchers are developing and expanding a virtual reality treatment for eating disorders using a $125,000 grant from the National Eating Disorders Association, the University of Louisville announced Tuesday. Eating disorders are widespread and can be deadly. The COVID-19 pandemic increased their prevalence in Kentucky. About 9% of Americans live […] The post Virtual reality could help treat eating disorders, Louisville researchers say appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Jessamine County student to compete in 4-H speech state competition
Wilmore 5th-grader Stella Cochran is required, like every fifth-grader, to participate in a speech contest at the school level. To the shock of Stella’s parents, her speech won at both Wilmore Elementary School and the county and regional competitions. She’ll compete as the only Jessamine County student at the state level this summer. Last year, […] The post Jessamine County student to compete in 4-H speech state competition appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Godbey: Everything is a matter of perspective
By Jack Godbey Columnist I have always been a guy who loves a rainy day. I woke up this morning as happy as a dog with two tails as I heard those raindrops hitting the roof. However, I wasn’t at work five minutes before I heard someone complain about the depressing rain. They walked around […] The post Godbey: Everything is a matter of perspective appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Pope adds veteran guards from San Diego State, Oklahoma
Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s first roster is starting to come together with the addition of two more guards from the transfer portal on Saturday. Former San Diego State star Lamont Butler and former Oklahoma guard Otega Oweh are on board as Wildcats. That puts UK’s roster at five including incoming freshmen Travis Perry (Kentucky Mr. […] The post Pope adds veteran guards from San Diego State, Oklahoma appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Judge dismisses ethics violations against former Secretary of State Grimes
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes was cleared Monday by Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd of charges by the state Executive Branch Ethics Commission that she improperly ordered the downloading and distribution of voter registration data from her public office while she was Kentucky’s secretary of state. “The […] The post Judge dismisses ethics violations against former Secretary of State Grimes appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Those violating home incarceration can be charged with escape, AG says
An Attorney General’s Opinion released on Monday addresses whether people on home incarceration may be arrested and charged with escape for violating a condition of their home incarceration. The Opinion was issued in response to a request by Jimmy Cantrell, the Executive Director of the Ohio County ARCH Program, which stands for “Assisting Returning Citizens […] The post Those violating home incarceration can be charged with escape, AG says appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Vince Road getting two-lane bridge
The Vince Road Bridge is a one lane bridge in east Jessamine County. For almost 100 years, this bridge has served the county. Now, the one-lane bridge is ready for an update including more support and an added lane. “When there’s a wreck or something near the north exchange, a lot of traffic is diverted […] The post Vince Road getting two-lane bridge appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Roark: Poke salad, a mountain tradition
By Steve Roark Columnist A family tradition my mom kept was to seek out young poke sprouts in the spring and make poke salad, a king of cooked greens. Back before grocery store chains and refrigeration, country folk came out of winter craving a fresh green to eat, and poke was one of the newly […] The post Roark: Poke salad, a mountain tradition appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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