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A Q&A with Sen. Mitch McConnell and Amy McGrath

With the general election approaching, it’s important to know where candidates stand on the issues. The Jessamine Journal asked Sen. Mitch McConnell and opponent Amy ... Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:19 am

Sports

UK depth chart narrowed down, QBs Gatewood, Allen impressive

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Fall camp is nearly complete and Kentucky has its depth chart mostly configured for the upcoming ... Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:15 am

COVID-19

State sees ‘troubling’ rise in COVID cases as Jessamine surpasses 500 mark

Kentucky’s death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 1,000, and the state has seen “troubling increases” in the number of cases, Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday ... Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:13 am

Jessamine County

Record-breaking $10M gift advances STEM, business at Asbury University

Dr. Walt and Rowena Shaw, founders of Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., broke Asbury University’s record for the largest single gift in the school’s 130-year history ... Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:11 am

Obituaries

Patricia Ann Rigsby, 74

Patricia Ann Rigsby 74, widow of William. Visitation was 5-8:00PM, Wednesday, Betts & West Funeral Home. Private burial in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:10 am

Obituaries

Carol Lynn VanDerHeyden, 76

Carol Lynn VanDerHeyden, 76, Services 11:00AM, Friday at Betts & West Funeral Home, visitation 4-8PM Thursday at Betts & West Funeral Home. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com. Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:10 am

Obituaries

Eva Lowry, 88

Hager & Cundiff was privileged to serve the family of Eva Lowry, 88, widow of Lester, loving mother, grandmother, great cook, gardener, woman of faith. Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:10 am

Obituaries

Gene Bluder

Hager & Cundiff was privileged to serve the family of Gene Bluder of Danville, beloved father, stepfather, grandfather, proud US Navy Veteran. No services planned. Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:09 am

Obituaries

Avery Lowery, Jr

Hager & Cundiff was privileged to serve the family of Avery Lowery, Jr., of Lily, husband of Gail, father of Bryan and Chad. No services. Read more

by The Jessamine Journal, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:09 am

Obituaries

Mike Kirby

Mike Kirby, father of Melissa and Jessica. Service were 1PM Monday, Betts & West Funeral Home, burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com. Read more