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Fort Logan staff creates cards to encourage local students
Special to the Interior Journal This school year has certainly been a challenge for students, families, and staff members. Springtime for schools usually means finalizing ...
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Longer trains, longer stops causing concern for Lincoln residents
Several Lincoln County families are feeling trapped by trains that pass their homes, especially when the trains stop ...
Senator honors LCHS junior, local officer and detective
Lincoln County High School junior Maria Vergara, along with Officer Andy Ferguson and Detective Ryan Kirkpatrick of the ...
Reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are many in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In a society that gives out trophies for participation, it’s only natural ...
REAL ID deadline extended until 2023
Folks scrambling to find their birth certificate and other documentation needed to get a REAL ID before the ...
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It’s Beef Month in the Bluegrass
Kentucky is largest cattle state east of the Mississippi
The Kentucky Beef Council Kentucky’s 38,000 beef producers will celebrate beef during the month of May, as the state legislature has proclaimed May as Beef ...
by The Interior Journal.
Sports
Calipari lures Antigua back to UK, adds ‘Chin’ Coleman to staff
A familiar face returned to the Kentucky coaching staff on Thursday. Former assistant coach Orlando Antigua reunited with John Calipari and will fill one of ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, May 7, 2021 7:30 am
Opinion
Skin cancer risks and ways to protect yourself this summer
With summer right around the corner, there isn’t a better time than now to discuss skin damage and skin cancer. May is Skin Cancer Awareness ...
by The Interior Journal, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:14 am
Sports
Late UK golfer to be honored at pro tournament
The PGA Tour returns to central Kentucky in July for the Barbasol Championship that will be played July 15-18 at Champions at Keene Trace Golf ...
by The Interior Journal, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 am
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Kentucky singer eliminated from American Idol
Kentucky singer Alyssa Wray found out she didn’t make it into the top seven contestants on this season of ABC’s “American Idol” on Sunday night. ...
by The Interior Journal, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
UK’s Lilley is finalist for Honda Award
Kentucky senior setter Madison Lilley has been named a finalist for the 2020 Honda Award for the sport of volleyball along with Logan Eggleston of ...
by The Interior Journal, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Washington drafts UK’s Jamin Davis
Former Kentucky safety Mike Edwards, who won a Super Bowl recently with Tampa Bay, called it a “big-time pick” when Washington selected UK linebacker Jamin ...
by The Interior Journal, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Former UK star Bowden returning to Somerset for another youth camp in June
Bart Williams was thrilled that former University of Kentucky football standout Lynn Bowden agreed to be part of the Somerset Youth Football League summer camp. ...
by The Interior Journal, Monday, May 3, 2021 8:32 am
Opinion
McConnell and Barr: Thoroughbred racing is well-positioned for the future. Here’s why
The Kentucky Derby is called the most exciting two minutes in sports. This week, fans from around the globe will turn their attention once again ...
by The Interior Journal, Friday, April 30, 2021 10:33 am
Sports
Return of Kentucky Derby in spring brings signs of normalcy
Kentucky will be back in the national spotlight this weekend on the first Saturday in May for the first time in two years. The 147th ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, April 30, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Justus looks back, sees ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ as he leaves for Arizona St.
As expected, Joel Justus has accepted a coaching position at Arizona State. Justus, who has spent the past seven seasons at Kentucky, came to Kentucky ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, April 29, 2021 8:48 am
News
Fiscal Court approves tentative housing contracts for inmates
STANFORD – The Lincoln County Fiscal Court continues to explore options when it comes to choosing a place to send inmates, as the Lincoln County ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:57 am
Opinion
Girdler discusses wrap-up of legislative session
It was a privilege to serve you and our district at the Capitol during the 2021 Regular Session. At this same time last year, no ...
by The Interior Journal, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 8:03 am
News
Leaving his mark
Local artist, sign-painter leaves legacy across the county
STANFORD – For over 50 years, John Arnett left his mark on Lincoln County in the form of signs – from storefronts to boats to ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:58 am
News
Be aware: Road work zones heating up
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining other state transportation agencies and the Federal Highway Administration to promote National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26-30. Flowering ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:27 am
News
Outdoor mask mandate ends for events under 1,000
Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is relaxing some of the mask mandates that have been in effect since last July. During a Monday afternoon media ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:05 am
Sports
Lilley, UK win volleyball national title
By Larry Vaught Winning a national championship was something coach Craig Skinner thought he could do at Kentucky but also knew it was easier said ...
by The Interior Journal, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Young ready to hear his name called in NFL draft
By Larry Vaught Landon Young is not sure when he may hear his name called during the NFL draft this week but he’s confident after ...
by The Interior Journal, Monday, April 26, 2021 9:02 am
Sports
UK’s Steiner was a two-sport star in high school
By Larry Vaught Colleges started recruiting her to play soccer when she was only a high school freshman before a couple of years later she ...
by The Interior Journal, Monday, April 26, 2021 7:39 am
Sports
How good is UK commit Goodwin?
Just how good is offensive tackle Kiyaunta Goodwin of Charlestown, Ind., a top 100 prospect, who verbally committed to Kentucky Saturday? Steve Wiltfong, director of ...
by The Interior Journal, Saturday, April 24, 2021 8:00 am
News
Southerland named SRO at Lincoln Middle
Mike Southerland was recently named as the new School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lincoln County Middle School. Southerland is an employee of the Stanford Police ...
by The Interior Journal, Friday, April 23, 2021 1:21 pm
Breaking News
Ephraim McDowell Health now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccines
Ephraim McDowell Health is now offering walk-in Covid-19 vaccines (Moderna) for all individuals age 18 and over at the Boyle County Extension Office, located at ...
by The Interior Journal, Friday, April 23, 2021 10:35 am
News
New medical app will speed up treatment for children
Imagine a 1-year-old child having a severe allergic reaction and not breathing. Her mom is terrified and wailing. Her dad is trying to keep their ...
by Robin Hart, Friday, April 23, 2021 10:21 am
Opinion
Vaccine doses filled with hope and optimism
By Mitch McConnell U.S. Senate Republican Leader We’ve witnessed a modern, medical miracle over the last 12 months. Multiple safe and highly effective COVID-19 vaccines ...
by The Interior Journal, Friday, April 23, 2021 10:19 am
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LCHS senior accepted in NASCAR institute
Lincoln County High School senior Caydunn Randall was recently accepted into the NASCAR Technical Institute, located in Mooresville, North Carolina. He will begin the 17-month ...
by The Interior Journal, Friday, April 23, 2021 10:13 am
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Kentuckians 16 and older urged to get COVID-19 vaccination
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged all Kentuckians 16 and older to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, as the number of new cases saw a ...