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Beshear warns Ky. could be moving toward fourth wave of COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear said that looking at some of the trends, a fourth wave of COVID-19 in Kentucky is possible, similar to what is being ...
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Fiscal court votes to close local jail; tentative closing date is June 1
STANFORD – The Lincoln County Fiscal Court voted unanimously Tuesday morning to close the Lincoln County Regional Jail ...
Gutenson shares his organ transplant story in recognition of National Donate Life Month
Playing golf, eating birthday cake with a grandchild, and even learning how to walk are just some of ...
Protecting our waterways and saving our streambanks
By Lindsie Nicholas and David McGrade, Bluegrass Greensource At this point in winter, a longing for spring and ...
Paint the town blue – CASA of Southern KY to open Lincoln County office
STANFORD – Painting the town blue is more than planting pretty pinwheels – those pinwheels represent a child ...
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AG warns of potential scams after natural disasters
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has issued a consumer alert warning Kentuckians of possible scams related to the recent ice storm and flooding. Following natural disasters ...
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It’s been more than a year since most of us have seen at least some aspect of our lives turned upside down by the arrival ...
by Jeff Moreland, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:44 pm
Sports
Stoops likes tempo, urgency of revamped offense under Coen
As Kentucky enters its final week of spring workouts, Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops has been pleased with his team’s progress learning and adapting to ...
by Keith Taylor, Monday, April 12, 2021 4:13 pm
Sports
Boyle kicker Smith commits to UK
By Larry Vaught Spring break week turned into college commitment week for Boyle County junior Jackson Smith. He’s the top-rated kicker/punter in the 2022 recruiting ...
by The Interior Journal, Friday, April 9, 2021 4:06 pm
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Kentucky temporarily shutting down unemployment insurance system to stop fraud
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that significant steps are being taken to halt cyberattacks on the state’s unemployment insurance system, including shutting it down ...
by Tom Latek, Friday, April 9, 2021 7:38 am
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Beshear asking for major disaster declaration for flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear submitted a request to President Joe Biden Wednesday asking that a major disaster declaration be issued for some ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:59 am
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Election reform bill a stand for democracy, Beshear says
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear held a ceremony on Wednesday where he signed into law five bills passed during the recently concluded 2021 ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:43 am
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Proposed abortion amendment signed, will be on Nov. 2022 ballot
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Secretary of State Michael Adams signed House Bill 91, a proposed Constitutional Amendment on abortion, during a ceremony attended by pro-life ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:33 am
Sports
It’s a brave new world in college basketball
John Calipari is used to players taking the one-and-done route when leaving Kentucky. He’s just not accustomed to players throwing their names into the transfer ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 7:51 am
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County discusses emergency shutdown of jail; Jail employees say they fear for their safety
STANFORD – Due to severe under-staffing at the Lincoln County Regional Jail, the Lincoln County Fiscal Court met Saturday to discuss an emergency shutdown of ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 12:34 pm
Sports
Former Wildcat Juzang enjoyed ‘phenomenal run’ with UCLA
Johnny Juzang gave it his all and left everything on the court following UCLA’s 93-90 loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Moments ...
by Keith Taylor, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:23 am
Sports
Kentucky freshman guard Askew opts to enter transfer portal
Devin Askew will finish out his collegiate career elsewhere after the freshman guard announced his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Monday. “I ...
by Keith Taylor, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:06 am
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Child sexual abuse prevention campaign launched
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky, and Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined with advocates to announce the launch of a child sexual abuse ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:46 am
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State unemployment services combating fraud claims
The Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance has announced a change aimed at cutting back fraudulent claims filed in the state. The agency says it has ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:30 am
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Public Record April 5
Property transfers recently recorded in the office of Lincoln County Clerk George O. “Sonny” Spoonamore IV. • Ricky L. and Marilyn Payne to Ricky L. ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Monday, April 5, 2021 12:44 pm
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Elementary principals, Mag 7, remember late colleague
The elementary principals in the district, otherwise known as the Magnificent 7, surprised Hustonville Elementary with a bench for the school in memory of the ...
by The Interior Journal, Friday, April 2, 2021 8:07 am
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North Carolina man held on kidnapping charges in Lincoln
A North Carolina man is being held in the Lincoln County Regional Jail on charges involving kidnapping and rape of a minor. Stanford Police Department ...
by The Interior Journal, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 8:55 pm
Sports
Pats fall to Rebels in region title game
The season came to an end for the Lincoln County Patriots with a heartbreaking loss on their home court in the 12th Region Tournament championship ...
by The Interior Journal, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:28 pm
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Community mourns loss of local physician; Dr. Naren James, public servant, dies at age 59
STANFORD – Local physician, philanthropist, man of faith and public servant Naren James passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28 after a long battle with ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:06 pm
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Crab Orchard Elementary receives donation for tower garden
The Lincoln County Farm Bureau Women’s Group made a $1,300 donation to Crab Orchard Elementary School yesterday to be used toward a Tower Garden in ...
by The Interior Journal, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:06 pm
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Lincoln magistrate sworn into state role
The Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association, headquartered in Frankfort, held its annual election of officers and directors last week at the association’s annual meeting. Lincoln ...
by The Interior Journal, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:03 pm
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Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 session ends; budget, many bills approved
Kentucky Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 regular session was gaveled to a close Tuesday evening, ending a session in which ...
by The Interior Journal, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 9:58 am
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Man arrested on drug-trafficking charges
STANFORD – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies seized approximately 4.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine during a traffic stop last week. James Peavley, 38, of Danville, was ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:21 am
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Church members are minority in U.S. for first time, Gallup poll says
By DIANA CHANDLER, Baptist Press Church members are in the minority for the first time in at least eight decades, with just 47 percent identifying ...
by The Interior Journal, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:21 am
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Coronavirus cases keep falling in Kentucky
The weekly number of new cases of COVID-19 continues to drop, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. “I want to say congratulations, Kentucky,” he said during ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:05 am
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LCHS graduation, prom set dates for in-person events
Lincoln County High School has announced its plans for 2020-21 graduation and prom. Graduation will be held on Friday, May 28, at the LCHS gymnasium ...