(LEX 18) — A false rumor that a student made threats against Beaumont Middle School has been causing undue worry among some families, Fayette County Schools officials said Monday. According to an email sent to parents and guardians, officials said the “completely false rumor” was being shared person to person as well as on social…… MORE
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Survey Shows Favorite Holiday Foods
(SWNS)–As we approach the holiday season many a willpower will be tempted and ‘cravings guilt’ is set to sweep the nation according to new research. A new study of 2,000 Americans into their holiday eating and willpower found that 75 percent of Americans experience “cravings guilt” over the holidays after giving into their favorite foods.…… MORE
BBB Warns of Kitten Scam
(BBB)–A Rockcastle County man and his animal-loving daughter who hoped to adopt a Bengal kitten drove to Georgia to pick it up, and instead were scammed out of $350 by a phony website offering the pets. The Mt. Vernon man reported the issue to Better Business Bureau® serving Central & Kentucky via the BBB Scam Tracker that he…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to: Kristina Joyce, named director of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center. Alexis Little of Midway University, named River states Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. Huntertown Elementary in Versailles, names a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.… MORE
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Congratulations to: Tim Magill of Versailles, awarded the 2018 Distinguished Nonprofit Leadership Award by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network. Christopher Johnson of Midway, appointed to the Kentucky State Advisory Council for Exceptional Children. The newest inductees into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame: Russ Cochran, men’s golf; Anthony Davis, Men’s Basketball; Victoria Dunlap, Women’s…… MORE
New License Design Unveiled
Voluntary Travel ID New Standard License (KYTC)–The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet unveiled the design of the 2019 drivers licenses, permits and personal IDs today and walked through the evolution…… MORE
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Congratulations to: Olivia Yinger of the University of Kentucky, named associate editor of the Journal of Music Therapy. Ben Chandler of Versailles has been appointed to the State Board of Elections. Marc Kiviniemi, named professor and chair of the Department of Health, Behavior and Society in the UK College of Public Health. Kiviniemi comes to…… MORE
Some Meijer Taco Seasoning Recalled
McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix 4.5 OZ bottle due to an unlabeled milk allergen. This recall does not impact any other sizes of Meijer Taco Seasoning. To date, Meijer has not reported any allergic reactions related to this product. In sensitive individuals, products containing milk can…… MORE
Phone Scam Tells Computer Owners They Are Owed a Tech Support “Refund”
(BBB)– Central Kentucky computer users are being targeted by a phone scam claiming that they are owed “refunds” by well-known computer technical support companies. The calls are really from scammers trying to steal money and personal information. A Fleming County woman tells Better Business Bureau® serving Central & Kentucky that she received a phone call saying she was being…… MORE
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Congratulations to: Dan Miller of Georgetown, appointed to the State Board of Certification of Librarians. Kim Carter of the University of Kentucky, elected president of the Society of Research Administrators International. Lloyd R. Cress, Jr., of Lexington, appointed to the Kentucky Water Resources Board. Rep. Stan Lee of Lexington, recipient of the Guard of Small…… MORE
