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Former jail employee charged with animal cruelty
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Former Hart County Jail employee, James Kersey, has been charged with cruelty to animals in the second degree. According to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Daniel Priddy, the charge was filed on February 26 in connection with the alleged mistreatment of Ragnar, the jail’s German Shepherd K9.…
Read MoreFBI Roundtable: Public image, COVID concerns and the future of federal law enforcement in KY
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manger Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Louisville field office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) hosted a media round table to talk about Kentucky, COVID era challenges and changes brought about by 2020. Special Agent in Charge Robert Brown, Criminal Program Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Brian Jones, and…
Read MoreWilla Brown: Aviation pioneer, trailblazer for women
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. “Willa was persistent and dedicated. She was the foundation, framework, and builder of people’s souls. She did it not for herself, but for all of us.” Those words spoken by aviator Chauncey Spencer were used to describe Kentucky’s own aviation trailblazer, Willa Brown. A native of Glasgow, Ky.,…
Read MoreKids Baking Championship
Haylin Adams placed 4th in National Food Network competition Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald On February 12, Glasgow native Haylin Adams concluded her time on Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship”. She placed 4th out of 12 contestants from across the nation. The 11-year-old said it was surreal to watch herself on the…
Read MoreIn a time of trial, especially for them, Kentucky newspapers come through for their readers
By Al Cross Director and Professor Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues University of Kentucky In December, as the first coronavirus vaccines were being approved, the Commonwealth of Kentucky bought advertising in most Kentucky newspapers to get Kentuckians ready for the vaccination process. The $281,184 expense was a modest one, among billions of dollars…
Read MoreCOVID update: Cases creep towards 100 in Metcalfe
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Metcalfe has maintained a low number of cases in comparison to the rest of the state and region, and was the last county in the Barren River District. Half a year into the pandemic, the county has 86 confirmed cases, with new cases…
Read MoreHuman trafficking in Kentucky: Part 1
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. ‘The problem is real’ Law enforcement’s perspective In the era of the internationally known Jeffrey Epstein scandal, it’s impossible not to be at least vaguely familiar with human trafficking, most specifically child sex trafficking. Even so, the global crisis is shrouded in mystery and feels far,…
Read MoreCARES Act reimbursements for COVID costs
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Metcalfe County, other local towns and counties amongst recipients Monday Gov. Beshear and the Department of Local Government (DLG) announced that 23 Western Kentucky governments were approved for $14,445,419 in reimbursements from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Amongst the towns and…
Read MoreBipartisan agreement reached for November election
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. A bipartisan agreement was reached between Democratic Governor Andy Beshear and Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams regarding the upcoming November General Election. During his press conference on August 14, Governor Beshear explained that the agreement would allow Kentuckians to exercise their right to vote, as well as…
Read MoreGuthrie discusses current issues
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. This story includes information that was relevant as of June 18 at which time the interview with Congressman Guthrie occurred. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy throughout the U.S. and Kentucky, as well as the health of thousands. Recent events have also plagued the nation and commonwealth,…
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