My Kentucky
C.F. Martin Family Given Honoree Award
The C.F. Martin family as they accept the Jack C. Ragsdale National Shorthorn Show Honoree award given at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville KY. Left to Right: Joe Bales, American Shorthorn Board(ASA) member, Tom Turner, ASA Board member, Carol Martin, Franklin Martin, Martha Martin, C.F.Martin,Jason Martin, Brooke Martin, Austin Martin, Kacie Martin, Kayla…
Read MoreStill Time to Pack a Shoebox
By Cindy Scott Operation Christmas Child is a project that Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, has been associated with many years. Beginning in 2001, Hart County became associated with this tremendous effort. Can you imagine your child not only being satisfied but beyond excited to receive one small shoebox on Christmas morning? One…
Read MorePaying the Price with this Kroger Charge
WASHINGTON – Gregory A. Bush, 51, was indicted today by a federal grand jury on hate crime and firearm charges arising out of the racially motivated murder of two African-American patrons at a Kroger grocery store, and the attempted murder of a third, on Oct. 24 in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The indictment was announced by…
Read MoreNovember 14, Third Annual Utility Scam Awareness Day
LG&E and KU among more than 100 utilities urging consumers to stay vigilant As a member of the award-winning Utilities United Against Scams, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are continuing efforts to remind consumers of the tactics scammers use to steal money and to educate consumers on how they can guard…
Read More1st Lt. Honored at State Capitol
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 13, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin and Mrs. Pauline Conner today unveiled a new Medal of Honor plaque at the Kentucky State Capitol that includes the name of First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner. First Lieutenant Conner, of Clinton County, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump earlier this…
Read MoreGovernor and First Lady Bevin Honor Foster Parents
Governor and First Lady Bevin Honor Kentucky Adoptive, Foster Parents Families recognized for permanent, transitional care of children FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2018) – Governor Matt Bevin, First Lady Glenna Bevin, and Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) officials recently honored several families from across the Commonwealth for their service as adoptive and foster parents to…
Read MoreGov. Bevin Leads Economic Development Mission to China
Meetings with corporate executives target existing industry, new business opportunities FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin this weekend departed on his administration’s first economic development and trade mission to the People’s Republic of China, a weeklong trip to build business and diplomatic connections in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing economies. Kentucky…
Read MoreUSDA Emergency Disaster
Gov. Bevin Requests USDA Emergency Disaster Declaration for Kentucky Farmers Designation will provide low-interest loans to Kentucky farmers impacted by severe weather FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin today submitted an emergency disaster designation and declaration request in support of Kentucky’s farmers to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary of…
Read MoreMY KENTUCKY: Unveiling Abe
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. In recent years it has become commonplace for many Americans to revisit the Civil War, its various causes, and the ways in which the event and people associated with it are remembered. Needless to say, the modern debate has been unruly, especially considering the event was over…
Read MoreMY KENTUCKY: Angels on Horseback
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Recognizing the dreadful lack of medical resources for more than 10,000 people living in isolated areas of eastern Kentucky, Mary Breckinridge founded the Frontier Nursing Service on May 28, 1925. Born into one of the most illustrious Kentucky families in 1881, she was the granddaughter of former…
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