Category Archives: Kentucky News
Barren, Inc. hosts 2023 Industry Impact Awards Banquet
GLASGOW - On Thursday, Barren Inc, the Barren County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Industry Impact Awards Banquet sponsored by Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College at the Ca...
Sep 21, 2023
Lt. Gov. Coleman announces more than $420,000 to benefit Magoffin County
SALYERSVILLE - On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced more than $420,000 in funding for safer roads and infrastructure in Magoffin County. "Investments in our communities provide Kentucky...
Sep 20, 2023
Kentucky adopts revised social studies academic standards for 2023-2024 school year
Lindsey Clarkson's 5th-grade social studies class reviews for an end of the year test at Tompkinsville Elementary School. (AMY WALLOT) FRANKFORT - On Wednesday, newly revised Kentucky Academic Standar...
Sep 20, 2023
Kentucky's tourism industry grows with $133.6 million Margaritaville Hotel Resort at Newport on the Levee
FRANKFORT- On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further growth and momentum within Kentucky's tourism industry as Newport Hotel Associates, a joint venture partnership between North American Pr...
Sep 20, 2023
Kentucky Senator proposes tax exemption on diapers to ease financial strain on families
FRANKFORT - Diapers are in high demand across Kentucky, and some families struggle to pay the cost. Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, D-Louisville, shared her plan with the Interim Joint Committee on Ap...
Sep 20, 2023
Robinhood financial faces $200,000 fine and consent order for harmful conduct towards Kentucky consumers
FRANKFORT - On Wednesday, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has entered a consent order against Robinhood Financial, LLC, a stock trading and investment application brokerage, for harmful...
Sep 20, 2023
Gov. Beshear honors former Kentucky Governor following his passing
FRANKFORT - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear GOvenor announced the death of former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones. The 58th Governor of the commonwealth, Jones served from 1991 to 1995. Prior to becoming Go...
Sep 19, 2023
BlueOval SK Battery Park economic impact study reveals massive growth potential for Hardin County
ELIZABETHTOWN - The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) has released a long-term economic impact study designed to better understand the impact of the BlueOval SK Battery Park, which is slated to...
Sep 19, 2023
Kentucky high school students boost voter registration with 'Co-ops Vote' drive
(KENTUCKY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES) LOUISVILLE - On Tuesday, Kentucky high school students in Hardin, Ballard, McCracken and Barren counties hosted registration drives as part of the "Co-ops Vote" progra...
Sep 19, 2023
WKU Big Red Marching Band receives invitation to perform in London
PRESS RELEASE BOWLING GREEN - The WKU Big Red Marching Band has received an invitation to perform in the 2025 London New Year's Day Parade (LNYDP). The LNYDP is equivalent to the renowned Macy's Thank...
Sep 18, 2023