Congratulations to: Kentucky State Police Lt. Col. Steven Long of Versailles, Larry Christopher Taylor of Versailles,Gregg Martin Gayer of Georgetown, all appointed to the Kentucky Emergency Response Commission. Drs. Kristan Alfonso, Mitch Dobberpul and Michal Kaufman of the University of Kentucky. They won the 2017 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Academic Quiz Bowl.… MORE
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Adopt-A-Highway Art Contest
(Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)–The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is asking the Commonwealths art teachers and students to get started on this years Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest and submit their entries before the deadline on Oct. 31. The Adopt-a-Highway Programs Art Contest is held annually to increase public awareness about the damaging effects of litter, change attitudes and behaviors…… MORE
Good for You!
Congratulations to: University of Kentucky freshman Dion Compton, recently awarded the first scholarship through the Legacy Equine Foundation. Carey Cockerell of Georgetown, appointed to Kentucky State Advisory Council for exceptional Children. The following 2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Henry Clay: Donald Andrews, Quinn Andrews, Augustine Carlson, Alexander Chinigo, Nicholas Joseph, Saurav Khadka, Angelica Malkowski, Ian…… MORE
Tax Deadlines Extended for Those Affected by Hurricanes
(KY Dept of Revenue)–The Kentucky Department of Revenue will honor the recent IRS announcements regarding special tax relief for taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma in Florida and any other natural disaster recognized by the IRS. Under the provisions of KRS 131.081(11), Kentucky honors federal extensions related to disaster relief for filing…… MORE
Transy President Releases Statement On Doxxing Drama – LEX18.com | Continuous News and StormTracker Weather
Source: Transy President Releases Statement On Doxxing Drama – LEX18.com | Continuous News and StormTracker Weather… MORE
Good for You!
Congratulations to: University of Kentucky freshman Dion Compton, recently awarded the first scholarship through the Legacy Equine Foundation. Carey Cockerell of Georgetown, appointed to Kentucky State Advisory Council for exceptional Children. … MORE
(Kentucky Farm Bureau)–Students and teachers looking for a creative classroom project this fall will find the perfect blend of fun and educational materials in the annual Conservation Writing and Art Contests, sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts. This contest encourages Kentucky’s finest young writers and artists to create and…… MORE
(Attorney General’s Office)-Attorney General Andy Beshear Monday responded to the Equifax data breach, and provided tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit-reporting agencies, recently announced a major data breach that could affect about 143 million American customers. Equifax has indicated that from mid-May through…… MORE
Toxic to Your Pets
Wednesday morning, Dr. Ashley Keith of Crossroads Veterinary Clinic in Versailles listed the top 10 substances that can be toxic for your pets. 10. Garden Products: insecticides, fertilizers 9. Plants: There are 100’s of toxic house plants and ornamental flowers 8. Rodenticides: rat and mouse poisons 7. Insecticides: bug sprays, concentrated citronella 6. Chocolate: candy,…… MORE
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Congratulations to: The Writing Center at Transylvania University, winner of the 2018 Martinson Award of Excellence for Writing Program Initiative in the Liberal Arts. Akiko Takenaka, associate professor of history and assicate chair of the University of Kentucky Department of History. She’s been awarded a 2017-18 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to research and write her…… MORE
