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It’s Lockett, Dupont for state representative
Matt Lockett, a financial adviser and the Republican county chairman, will take on Democrat Carolyn Dupont for the ...
Tourism director hurt in farm accident
Jessamine County Tourism Director Mitchell Pearson is recovering after being severely injured in a farm accident. Late Sunday ...
Jail renovations enter second phase
With the first phase of renovations to the Jessamine County Detention Center complete, it’s time for work to ...
Wine & Vine canceled because of COVID-19
One of Jessamine County’s most popular festivals won’t be happening this year. The Wine & Vine Festival has ...
Sports
Tests reveal six Kentucky football players had coronavirus in past
BY KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON — The Kentucky men’s basketball team will begin a COVID-19 screening process on Sunday before returning to activities prior ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:09 pm
Jessamine County
COVID case load grows with dozen new cases
Another dozen cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Jessamine County in the last week, as the virus continues to spread in Kentucky. According to the ...
by Fred Petke, Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:07 pm
Jessamine County
Voting light in Jessamine County on Primary Election Day
In what one longtime election official described as the lowest voter turnout for a primary election he had ever seen, many of those who showed ...
by Randy Patrick, Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:05 pm
News
Wilmore’s Y to be reconfigured
For decades the little store at Wilmore’s “Y” on U.S. 68 was a popular place for folks to relax, have a sandwich and a cold ...
by Randy Patrick, Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:03 pm
Jessamine County
Forum scheduled for Jessamine Creek Gorge
County officials are hosting a discussion for the users and neighbors of Jessamine Creek Gorge Nature Preserve to try and find a middle ground before ...
by Fred Petke, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:58 am
News
At the library for June 25, 2020
The following events are offered online from the Jessamine County Public Library June 25 through July 1. For more information, visit www.jesspublib.org, or text 859-538-5885. ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:58 am
News
BRIEF: Chris Karenbauer named to dean’s list for spring 2020
Chris Karenbauer of Nicholasville, was named to the Cedarville University Dean’s List for spring 2020. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:57 am
News
BRIEF: Jordan Joan Gal of Nicholasville named to president’s list
Jordan Joan Gal of Nicholasville has been named to the president’s list at Clemson University. Gal, whose major is biological sciences, made the list for ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:57 am
News
BRIEF: Jessamine Water District to meet
The Jessamine County Water District 1 Board will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at 2225 Lexington Road.
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:56 am
News
Elliotts celebrate 50 years married
Mark “Skip” and Darlene Elliott of Wilmore celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 20 with a Zoom reunion with family and friends. The couple met ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:52 am
News
Wesley Village honors ‘superhero staff’
The “superhero staff” of Wesley Village in Wilmore was recently treated to hot entrees from Drake’s Food Truck provided by Wesley Village Board member Todd ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:37 am
Jessamine County
Bids due Friday for new Nicholasville police station
The last major part of planning for Nicholasville’s new police station should be in place Friday, when the construction bids are opened for consideration. The ...
by Fred Petke, Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:02 am
DEVELOPING NEWS
Jessamine County primary poll results
The absentee votes still have to be counted, but the results from Jessamine County’s four polling places were announced Wednesday by County Clerk Johnny Collier. ...
by Randy Patrick, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:59 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Voting light in Jessamine County
In what one longtime election official described as the lowest voter turnout for a primary election he had ever seen, many of those who showed ...
by Randy Patrick, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:29 pm
Jessamine County
Large number of mail-in ballots issued
If everyone who requested a mail-in ballot for next Tuesday’s primary election actually votes by mail, there could be a large turnout for Jessamine County. ...
by Randy Patrick, Friday, June 19, 2020 12:50 pm
Jessamine County
Nich. approves $27.8M budget
The Nicholasville City Commission approved the first reading of its new budget Tuesday, which projects reductions in revenue for the coming fiscal year. The overall ...
by Fred Petke, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:50 am
Jessamine County
9 arrested for drug trafficking
Police officers and sheriff’s deputies arrested nine people on drug trafficking charges and are searching for more than two dozen more. On June 10, Nicholasville ...
by Fred Petke, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:41 am
Jessamine County
Courthouse renovation nearing completion
Lady Justice stood glistening in the morning sunlight, her sword in one hand, her scales in the other. The silver galvanized metal statue on the ...
by Randy Patrick, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:30 am
Jessamine County
Health officials: Church had COVID ‘outbreak’
Jessamine County Public Health Director Randy Gooch and Dr. Steve Davis, the Health Department’s physician, disagree with Pastor Jeff Fugate’s assertion that there was “no ...
by Randy Patrick, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:29 am
Jessamine County
Judge wants to ‘repurpose’ local Confederate statue
First he was a Billy Yank. Then he was a Johnny Reb. Now, County Judge-Executive David West wants the bronze soldier on the front of ...
by Randy Patrick, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:27 am
News
NFD dedicates new truck, graduates eight new recruits
The Nicholasville Fire Department recently added to its ranks and its fleet, after eight graduated from its latest recruit class. Fire Chief Mark Case said ...
by Fred Petke, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:25 am
Jessamine County
COVID continues to spread in Jessamine
Another eight people in Jessamine County have the coronavirus, bringing the county’s total to 85 cases. The new cases were confirmed Tuesday afternoon by the ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:22 am
Jessamine County
PVA receives good report from auditor’s review
Jessamine County PVA Brad Freeman said he was pleased with a recent report by the state auditor about his office’s procedures. The report, which was ...
by Fred Petke, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:22 am
Jessamine County
Wilmore planning July 4 parade
The City of Wilmore is moving ahead with plans for a Fourth of July parade under the current social distancing guidelines. Wilmore Mayor Harold Rainwater ...
by Fred Petke, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:22 am
community columnists
WATERS: Current environment provides opportunity to advance school choice
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity,” Albert Einstein said. Whether we see – and seize – the available opportunities during these chaotic times depends ...
by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:19 am
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