Opinion
Driving under the influence of technology
The phone rings. You answer it. After all, every call is important, right? Same thing with a text message, or an alert from social media. ...
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Retiring Wilmore principal given key to the city
Courtesy of the City of Wilmore Retiring Wilmore Elementary School principal Mrs. Dawn Floyd was given a key ...
Giving families a Head Start: Federally funded education center in Wilmore works to prepare the whole family for school
By BOBBIE CURD bjcurd@gmail.com Although Jessamine County Head Start has been around for decades in Wilmore, those who ...
Nicholasville physician looking to continue his service – in a different way
Dr. Donald R. Douglas, a Nicholasville anesthesiologist and life-long Republican, has announced his intent to run for the ...
Mercer County attorney Michael Rothacker announces intent to file for 22nd District Senate seat
Michael Rothacker, an attorney from Mercer County, has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the ...
News
State officials recommending masks when school begins
Due to the continued escalation of COVID-19 cases, especially the delta variant, state officials announced Thursday they have strengthened their mask guidance for schools. On ...
by Tom Latek.
Sports
Rodriquez could be nation’s top running back
It is no surprise that Kentucky’s Chris Rodriguez is on the Doak Walker Watch List used to pick the nation’s top running back each season. ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, July 30, 2021 6:54 am
Sports
Paschal likes having long-tenured coach
Mark Stoops is the second longest-tenured coach in the SEC behind Nick Saban of Alabama and UK senior defensive lineman Josh Paschal says that makes ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:48 am
Sports
UK softball adds Sullivan in transfer portal
Kentucky softball picked up a valuable addition in the transfer portal when former Scott County all-state pitcher Kennedy Sullivan transferred from Western Kentucky to UK ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:41 am
Sports
Kentucky has major interest in versatile 6-11 forward Kyle Filipowski
He might have the size of a center but 6-11, 230-pound Kyle Filipowski has the skills that immediately impressed Kentucky coach John Calipari when he ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 6:30 am
Sports
UK alum McLaughlin on quest for gold in Tokyo
Former Kentucky hurdler Sydney McLaughlin will begin her quest for an Olympic medal Saturday in the 400-meter hurdles in Tokyo after setting a new world’s ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, July 26, 2021 6:29 am
Sports
Excitement surrounds upcoming UK football season
With the Southeastern Conference Media Days this week, the buzz about the upcoming University of Kentucky football season is only going to increase. Even though ...
by Larry Vaught, Sunday, July 25, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
ESPN releases latest high school football rankings
If you are excited about the upcoming Kentucky football season, this is merely a tease to keep you excited about upcoming seasons. ESPN recently released ...
by Larry Vaught, Saturday, July 24, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Wilson earns degree in less than three years
Kentucky’s starting center this football season figures to be junior Quinton Wilson but he’s already had one other major accomplishment — he graduated in 2 ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, July 23, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Kentucky preacher follows baseball religiously
Padgett has visited all Major League Baseball stadiums, seen all teams play How many baseball fans have traveled all over the United States and Canada, ...
by Jamie Vaught, Thursday, July 22, 2021 3:04 pm
News
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Thursday for Sen. Tom Buford, Rep. Bam Carney
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 22, ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 1:52 pm
News
Ten things dog owners should know
By Mandy Eakins Contributing Columnist There are a few things I wish dog owners knew. While yes, these things would make my job easier, honestly ...
by Special to The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:51 am
News
Nicholasville realtor announces his intent to run for vacant Senate seat
Nicholasville Realtor Jonah Mitchell is has announced his intent to file for the 22nd Senate district seat recently vacated by the death of Sen. Tom ...
by Jodi Whitaker, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:10 am
News
Kentucky’s share in opioid settlement is $460 million
Kentucky is one of the states that has announced a settlement with four pharmaceutical firms in the opioid pandemic and will receive $460 million in ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:08 am
Sports
Bowden was two-sport star in Ohio
Before Lynn Bowden came to Kentucky to start his memorable football career, he played in the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Basketball Game. Not only was he an ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:00 am
News
10 millionth Camry rolls off line at Georgetown
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc., is celebrating two milestones: the 35th anniversary of its plant in Georgetown, as well as the ten millionth Camry rolling ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:00 am
Opinion
Where does my blood donation go?
I’ve never been a fan of needles, and getting a shot was something I used to dread. But that all changed a few years ago ...
by Jeff Moreland, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:14 am
Jessamine County
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to hold statewide hiring event
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is hosting a statewide hiring event on Thursday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, job seekers ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:38 am
Jessamine County
Jefferson County Public Library Calendar
For more information, to register, or to check out the complete JCPL events calendar, visit www.jesspublib.org. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Tuesday, ...
by Jodi Whitaker, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:57 am
News
Hemp growers want protection from raids
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Hemp Association is fighting back in the courts after what they say were several police raids of lawful hemp retail ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:54 am
News
State reports 1,054 new COVID cases, raising weekly infection rate by 18% in one day; State as a whole is ‘orange’
If there was any doubt that the coronavirus is surging in Kentucky, it was dispelled by Tuesday’s daily report from the state Department for Public ...
by Al Cross, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:03 am
News
KSP looking to defend ‘Cruiser’ crown; Vote for ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ here
The Kentucky State Police are hoping to regain the title of “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” and say that they need your vote in order to ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:50 am
Sports
Success brings Cats more SEC transfers
Like many UK football fans, former UK all-SEC running back Anthony White was surprised that a big reason LSU offensive tackle Dare Rosenthal transferred to ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:00 am
Jessamine County
CASA of Lexington expands to Jessamine County
Residents of Jessamine County can now take direct action to help abused and neglected children in their communities. Jessamine and Garrard counties now have a ...
by Special to The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 1:00 am
Opinion
Finally doing it like Frank – my way
By Anne Carmichael Columnist As in the lyrics of the song made famous by Frank Sinatra, And now the end is here And so I ...
by Special to The Jessamine Journal, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:42 pm
Jessamine County
News briefs
Nicholasville man reapointed to Ag Finance Corporation FRANKFORT – Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has reappointed Kenneth Burdine, of Nicholasville, to the Kentucky Agricultural ...