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Curfews on bars, restaurants being lifted
Gov. Andy Beshear said he will be lifting another COVID-19 restriction, and may soon do more, as the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer ...
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Six farmers plead guilty to federal crop insurance fraud
Six central Kentucky farmers have now pleaded guilty to federal crop insurance fraud charges, including four on Monday ...
Volunteers digitally record thousands of graves
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL CAMP NELSON — In an effort to honor the service of veterans and preserve ...
Curfews on bars, restaurants being lifted
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear said he will be lifting another COVID-19 restriction, and may soon ...
Paul mocks masks, bashes Beshear
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky made fun of mask wearing by people who have been vaccinated for ...
News
Ky. and local governments will split settlement with opioid makers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News When a global settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors is settled, Kentucky will allocate half of any proceeds to ...
by The Jessamine Journal.
Sports
UK seniors led team to volleyball title
Junior All-American Alli Stumler received a lot of attention for her NCAA Tournament play that helped propel Kentucky to its first volleyball national championship. However, ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:27 am
Sports
Robinson could be Heisman finalist, CBS analyst says
Just how good could Nebraska transfer Wan’Dale Robinson be for Kentucky next season? The Wildcats certainly need a boost in the passing attack and the ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:20 am
Jessamine County
Rock Fence Park concerts to celebrate military
By RANDY PATRICK The Jessamine Journal Saturday is Armed Forces Day, and Parks and Recreation will honor current members of the military and veterans during ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:18 pm
News
State, local governments will split settlement with opioid makers
By MELISSA PATRICK Kentucky Health News When a global settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors is settled, Kentucky will allocate half of any proceeds to ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:13 pm
Opinion
Kentucky’s economy showing record-breaking momentum
BY GOV. ANDY BESHEAR This week the string of positive economic news continued in the commonwealth. Kentucky’s sales tax receipts from April hit $486.5 million ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:54 pm
Opinion
Why is Kentucky closed when other states reopen?
BY MATT LOCKETT State Representative As states across our nation announce plans to shed pandemic-related requirements, I have received a number of phone calls, emails, ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:51 pm
community columnists
Piecing our history together at the library
BY CARRIE GREEN Jessamine County Public Library From May 1 through Nov. 1,the Jessamine County Public Library will celebrate the art of quilting with workshops, ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:45 pm
News
‘Hillbilly activist’ and health care pioneer Eula Hall dies at 93
BY MARK MAYNARD Kentucky Today Eula Hall, a self-described “hillbilly activist” and a health care pioneer in the eastern Kentucky mountains for decades, died Saturday ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:38 pm
Features
Recovery starts with truth: addressing 5 common myths about addiction
BY AMANDA CARPENTER Clinical Supervisor, BrightView It is hard to overestimate the impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities. It carries burdens of emotion, ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:18 pm
Sports
Fan-favorite Antigua returns to UK
Kentucky basketball fans were thrilled last week when former assistant coach Orlando Antigua returned to Kentucky — the place he called “Camelot” in his first ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:13 am
News
Jessamine County Republican Women to meet May 18
The next meeting of the Jessamine County Republican Women will take place at the GOP Office at 127 South Main on Tuesday, May 18, at ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Monday, May 10, 2021 9:12 am
Sports
Hopkins has unlimited future, high school coach says
Kentucky basketball has had player and coaching defections as well as player and coaching additions recently. That’s made it easy to lose perspective on signee ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, May 10, 2021 7:13 am
Opinion
Honest Abe didn’t say that. ‘Quotation inflation’ is out of control.
When I returned to The Jessamine Journal last year after 15 years away, I found my old office looked the same as I had left ...
by Randy Patrick, Friday, May 7, 2021 12:18 pm
Jessamine County
KSP will do traffic safety checks
The Kentucky State Police Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Friday, May 7, 2021 12:15 pm
Sports
Calipari lures Antigua back to UK, adds ‘Chin’ Coleman to staff
A familiar face returned to the Kentucky coaching staff on Thursday. Former assistant coach Orlando Antigua reunited with John Calipari and will fill one of ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, May 7, 2021 7:31 am
News
It’s Beef Month in the Bluegrass
Kentucky is largest cattle state east of the Mississippi
The Kentucky Beef Council Kentucky’s 38,000 beef producers will celebrate beef during the month of May, as the state legislature has proclaimed May as Beef ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:25 am
Sports
Late UK golfer to be honored at pro tournament
The PGA Tour returns to central Kentucky in July for the Barbasol Championship that will be played July 15-18 at Champions at Keene Trace Golf ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
UK’s Lilley is finalist for Honda Award
Kentucky senior setter Madison Lilley has been named a finalist for the 2020 Honda Award for the sport of volleyball along with Logan Eggleston of ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:00 am
East Jessamine
East Jessamine seniors McNew, Thomas commit to Asbury
By Clinton Riddle Contributing Writer Two seniors on the Jaguars boys’ basketball roster capped off a memorable season with commitments to Asbury University for the ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 5:22 pm
News
Unemployment issues continue to plague state
The past year has been brutal for many Kentucky families, but particularly for those who have lost a job because of the pandemic. As a ...
by Jeff Moreland, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 5:19 pm
News
The Old Ball Game
Bluegrass Barons play ‘base ball’ 1869 style
Ben Clouse spent 34 years playing softball, and after retiring, he and his son, along with his son-in-law, found themselves taking in a vintage “base ...
by Jeff Moreland, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 4:43 pm
News
The Providence School dedicated after $7 million transformation
After several years in Wilmore, The Providence School is back where it was before on the north side of Nicholasville, but it isn’t the same ...
by Randy Patrick, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 4:20 pm
News
Kids learn about nature at AdventureServe
Did you know … That the fruit of the pawpaw tree is good for you, but the skin and seeds are toxic and can make ...
by Randy Patrick, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 4:00 pm
Sports
Washington drafts UK’s Jamin Davis
Former Kentucky safety Mike Edwards, who won a Super Bowl recently with Tampa Bay, called it a “big-time pick” when Washington selected UK linebacker Jamin ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 7:00 am
News
Reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are many in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In a society that gives out trophies for participation, it’s only natural that the U.S. is celebrating that about ...