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Leitchfield water main washed out in recent Kentucky storms
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Today After Gov. Andy Beshear initially reported a Leitchfield hospital needed to relocate its patients after recent Kentucky storms caused a water main to wash out in a flash flood, the administration says that wasn’t necessary. Around 7,000 people use the same water main in Leitchfield, Beshear said, including two assisted […] The post Leitchfield water main washed out in recent Kentucky storms appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Frankfort man, woman charged with bank fraud, identity theft
A federal grand jury in Louisville has returned an indictment charging a Frankfort man and woman with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, three counts of bank fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft. According to the indictment, from May 2021 to December 2022, Kendrick C. Brown, 33, and Brooke R. Williams, […] The post Frankfort man, woman charged with bank fraud, identity theft appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Marrow knows new running back pledge is special
His college offers included national champion Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee, Penn State, Notre Dame, USC and many, many more but four-star running back Marquise Davis surprised many when he verbally committed to the University of Kentucky. The 6-2, 206-pound Davis had been perceived by many to be a likely commit to national champion Michigan but […] The post Marrow knows new running back pledge is special appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Dave Says: Not much to worry about
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, My husband and I have our emergency fund account in the same bank as our checking and savings accounts. Do you think we should move the emergency fund to a different bank? A friend suggested doing this, but I wasn’t clear on why he thought this. Shari […] The post Dave Says: Not much to worry about appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
UK notebook: Noah to UK, Ullis to Arkansas
It didn’t take long for Trent Noah to commit to Kentucky. Less than 24 hours after decommitting from South Carolina, the Harlan County standout made the decision on his college destination. According to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, Noah has submitted his paperwork and will join the Wildcats. It was made official on Wednesday night […] The post UK notebook: Noah to UK, Ullis to Arkansas appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
How to prevent common spring injuries
By Danielle M. Torp UK Healthcare With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor activities, the risk of injury also increases. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or want to enjoy more daily movement in your routine, injuries can impact individuals of all levels and can range from minor sprains to more […] The post How to prevent common spring injuries appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Ex-Owensboro police officer faces multiple charges
The Daviess County Grand Jury indicted a former Owensboro police officer on charges of sodomy, strangulation and sexual abuse stemming from a Kentucky State Police (KSP) investigation late last year. Kentucky State Police troopers launched their investigation after allegations of sexual misconduct were reported involving an on-duty Owensboro Police Officer, Aleph. G. Zavala, 35, of […] The post Ex-Owensboro police officer faces multiple charges appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Holland: Jesus is interceding on your behalf today
By Billy Holland Columnist Some individuals are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my Son-in-law about him being from another planet because he claims he’s never been sick, however, like the rest of us, there will come a day when […] The post Holland: Jesus is interceding on your behalf today appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
New Cats shooter has philanthropic streak
Kentucky basketball got the nation’s top returning 3-point shooter when guard Koby Brea transferred from Dayton to UK to play for coach Mark Pope. He hit 49.8 percent from 3 last season when he averaged 11.1 points per game. However, Brea is more than just a 3-point shooter who knows how to appreciate others. He […] The post New Cats shooter has philanthropic streak appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto in response to his proposal to strip faculty of power over academic decisions at the university. The vote, which was 58-24 with 11 abstaining, was taken during a Monday afternoon meeting of the […] The post University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentuckians will need REAL IDs in a year
Kentuckians are being encouraged to be “REAL ID Ready,” at the one-year mark to federal enforcement, where some form of REAL ID will be required to board U.S. commercial flights and military bases, starting May 7, 2025. “We want Kentuckians to be able to board a domestic flight or visit a loved one stationed on […] The post Kentuckians will need REAL IDs in a year appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Godbey: Some things I cannot understand
By Jack Godbey Columnist I’ll admit that I spend too much time thinking about things that others just ignore. However, my brain doesn’t work that way. Case in point, I stopped at the store today to restock on beef jerky and pork rinds and a sign on the door read, “No shirt, no shoes, no […] The post Godbey: Some things I cannot understand appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Brooks glad to build with Rowe and Tyler
New Kentucky women’s coach Kenny Brooks has been able to help build his first UK roster with Virginia Tech transfers and former West Virginia commits. However, Brooks says returning UK players Cassidy Rowe and Saniah Tyler, both juniors, are also key members of next year’s team. Tyler started 13 of 32 games last season when […] The post Brooks glad to build with Rowe and Tyler appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky gas prices fall
Staff Report Average gasoline prices in Kentucky have fallen 8.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,623 stations in Kentucky. Prices in Kentucky are 10.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1 cent per gallon lower than a year ago. The national […] The post Kentucky gas prices fall appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Tornado safe rooms mitigate severe storm damage, KAMM says
Numerous deaths and injuries and fatalities resulting from weather events like tornadoes and windstorms are recorded each year in Kentucky, and while the peak occurs in April and May, that doesn’t mean that tornadoes are limited to these months. One such event was the long-tracked EF4 tornado that occurred on Dec. 10, 2021 in western […] The post Tornado safe rooms mitigate severe storm damage, KAMM says appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
4 elected to Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
Four individuals with strong Kentucky connections, who have made outstanding contributions to sports within the state and beyond, have been selected for the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame (KSHOF) Class of 2024. The announcement was made Wednesday as part of Champions Day at Churchill Downs by the Louisville Sports Commission, the owners and operators of […] The post 4 elected to Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Ky. Secretary of State chosen for JFK Profile in Courage Award
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, which is based in Boston, announced on Monday that it has chosen Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams as the recipient of its 2024 Profile in Courage Award. The award, which recognizes public servants who have risked their careers by putting the public interest ahead of their own political […] The post Ky. Secretary of State chosen for JFK Profile in Courage Award appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Roark: Pitch pine
By Steve Roark Columnist We have several pine species in our area, and one of the more uncommon ones is Pitch pine (Pinus rigida). It is mostly found on dry slopes and ridges in association with other pines and oaks. It has little commercial use today but was very useful in pioneering days. […] The post Roark: Pitch pine appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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