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Gov. Beshear to speak on state's response to disaster, start of second term
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSMV) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will hold a press conference on Thursday to update the state after the first six months of his second term at the helm. Beshear is set to speak on economic development, infrastructure improvements, response to natural disaster and severe weather along with the Bluegrass State’s accomplishments from the start of his second term.
Lexington Democrat will attempt to make Juneteenth a state holiday (again)
Kentucky Rep. George Brown, D-Lexington, says he will file legislation in 2025 to try and establish Juneteenth as an official state holiday. Past efforts to do so have failed. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, commemorating the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free in […] The post Lexington Democrat will attempt to make Juneteenth a state holiday (again) appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Proposed business park development on Scott County farmland raises concerns for residents
Many residents accused county leaders of not being transparent enough about the project, while Joe Pat Covington, Scott County Judge Executive, said planners are finally at a point where they can start talking about it.
FCPS addresses rezoning for 4 schools, including new middle school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The 13th middle school is on the way for Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS), and leaders need to decide who will attend. Mary E. Britton Middle School is set to open in 2025. The district allowed the public to ask questions and voice their concerns about rezoning at a public forum Thursday night.
Lexington council debates pet sale ban
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Urban County Council was expected to vote on an ordinance banning the sale of cats and dogs in Fayette County Thursday night but that was held up by an amendment to the proposal. In the video above, WKYT’s Jeremy Tombs is talking with supporters...
Juneteenth celebrations in Jessamine County and beyond
Juneteenth is just around the corner, and with that comes celebrations and special events to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States and the Black American legacy of resistance. A major freedom day celebration is being held at Riney B Park by the Jessamine County Public Library (JCPL) on Wednesday, June 19 […] The post Juneteenth celebrations in Jessamine County and beyond appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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