Oh, Kentucky

Christmas parades: Owensboro, Nov. 17; Bowling Green and Paducah (video of 2017 available at this link!), Dec. 1; Richmond, Dec. 7, and Hopkinsville, Dec. 8.

It's not where I do my online shopping, but apparently you can pick up a pilfered database of Kentucky voters' full names, voting history, etc. for $2,000 at DarkWeb.com.

Bad jobs news from Bowling Green, Grayson, Louisville and Russell Springs.

When downtown Sears opened, it was the Amazon of 1929. And it was huge https://t.co/8WzZtmHtuv pic.twitter.com/ig1DpCiwe9

— Courier Journal (@courierjournal) October 16, 2018

And what's next for BG's iconic Judy's Castle?

Owensboro's new Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens Thursday-Saturday in gradually more open fashion.

Three-days-a-week autumn leaf pickup starts Monday in Elkton, but your last chance? Well, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen--or at least they're not saying.

Oh, Livingston County

Christmas17 at the courthouse:

Downtown Smithland, 1935:

"Let's Go Crazy" in Grand Rivers:

Revved up in Salem:

The Tiline Mafia:

Three hundred seconds over Carrsville:

Touchdown in Burna:

Overflow in Birdsville:

Waterfall in Joy:

Rest in peace, Ledbetter Bridge (1931-2014):

Oh, Kentucky

On this 12th day of Christmas 2017, Channel 6 is reporting that the Lone Oak Road Kmart is closing.

Good jobs news from Glasgow. Hiring in Auburn.

Here's how Logan County factors wind chill in determining whether to have school.

Three chiefs and two mass walkouts for the Munfordville VFD since July 2017, per WBKO.

The Lewis County Herald reports they're now set up to shelter in Vanceburg.

Mayor Greg Fischer on Kentucky (not Louisville) and its capital, according to WAVE3 NBC: "Kentucky's communities have critical needs in terms of education, health, social services and infrastructure. To meet them, Frankfort must broaden the tax base. That means we must reform an outdated system that exempts as much as it taxes. We need to take a hard look at a tax code that exempts luxury items. It doesn't make any sense to consider cuts that could impact your child's classroom, law enforcement, drug treatment or our justice system when we don't even tax country club memberships or limousines."

Looking ahead in Paducah and McCracken County--and maybe in Paducah/McCracken County.

Meanwhile, ahead in the new year for Barbourville, a dog park--and, hopefully, more jobs.

Oh, Kentucky

Christmas parades: Bowling Green, Dec. 1.

The "Kentucky 120 United" Bible-reading marathon, kicked off by a Somerset minister, continues through Thursday.

"Kentucky is unique in a way that it's not sure whether it's Southern or Midwestern."

Wow! AmerAsia in #CovingtonKY is packed on this #Christmas night.
A line out the door! pic.twitter.com/YPpvWrtdKI

— The River City News (@theRCnews) December 25, 2017

 

"I can't get over how many times I've been invited to someone's home to eat."

"Who else in Logan County took their retirement and placed it on hold to tackle a city on the brink of backlash with its wastewater woes?"

"We are sad to say that Grant County Upward Sports has been canceled for 2018."

Noting the calendar turn in Corbin, Williamsburg and Barbourville.

The rare snowy owl in Wilmore, a probably-abandoned alligator in Harlan County.

Good jobs news from Madisonville and Marion.

Oh, Kentucky

Rest in peace, Rep. Danny Ray Johnson.

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Central City, Nov. 19; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, Cadiz, Corbin, Fordsville, Georgetown, Glasgow, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs, Evarts and Nortonville, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort and Fredonia, Dec. 8; Augusta, Berea, Burnside, Cave City, Crofton, Edmonton, Elkton, Hanson, Hickman, Hopkinsville, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Salem, Vanceburg and Whitesville, Dec. 9, and La Center and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Good jobs news from Glasgow, Lexington and Pikeville.

One more week for Kennedy's Wildcat Den bookstore.

The Kentucky Castle has big long-term plans, though.

The new Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky president is coming (almost) home from Japan starting in the new year.

CNN's Jessica Ravitz in eastern Kentucky: "What can make a difference in tackling unplanned and unwanted pregnancies are more conversations about -- and more access to -- birth control, reproductive health care and sex ed. But the challenges in opening up these discussions run as deep as the 'hollers,' or valleys, that cut through these green hills."

Oh, Kentucky

Facing calls from both parties to resign, Rep. Dan Johnson refuses. He denies molestation accusation, blames political climate: https://t.co/ZIsLxnjQMz #LongCon pic.twitter.com/5wOW1QI6dy

— Kentucky CIR (@KentuckyCIR) December 12, 2017

This will take you about an hour. It's worth it, and you can support the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting here.

Good for First Baptist Church of Corbin!

Good for Madisonville Fire Department!

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Central City, Nov. 19; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam (they typically alternate year to year with Hartford, but ...), Bowling Green, Cadiz, Corbin, Fordsville, Georgetown, Glasgow, Harlan, Hartford (... this year both it and Beaver Dam just went ahead and did parades on the same day), Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs, Evarts and Nortonville, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort and Fredonia, Dec. 8; Augusta, Berea, Burnside, Cave City, Crofton, Edmonton, Elkton, Hanson, Hickman, Hopkinsville, Paintsville, Salem, Vanceburg and Whitesville, Dec. 9, and La Center and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Oh, Kentucky

Good jobs news from West Paducah, Morganfield, Murray, Louisville, Glasgow, Frankfort, Florence, Lexington and Pikeville.

"Motivated to serve families and children in the family’s homes"? Hiring in Hopkinsville, Mayfield and Princeton.

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Central City, Nov. 19; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, Cadiz, Corbin, Fordsville, Georgetown, Glasgow, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah ("a beautiful night for this wonderful community"), Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs, Evarts and Nortonville, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort ("Saving Christmas") and Fredonia, Dec. 8; Augusta, Berea, Burnside, Cave City, Crofton ("no entry free and no theme"), Edmonton, Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville, Paintsville, Salem and Whitesville, Dec. 9, and La Center and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Across the last 60 years, Frankfort resident Patsy Faulconer and Pulaski County resident Doris Arnold, have been sending the same Christmas card back and forth, often in creative ways. https://t.co/BeqNBvaNoa pic.twitter.com/XJISvUx1Pr

— The State Journal (@statejournal) December 7, 2017

 

Oh, Kentucky

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Central City, Nov. 19; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond (more than 50,000 reached via Facebook), Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, Cadiz, Corbin, Fordsville, Georgetown, Glasgow, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs, Evarts and Nortonville, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington ("the state's largest," per WTVQ), Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort and Fredonia, Dec. 8; Augusta, Berea ("A Star Spangled Christmas"), Burnside, Cave City, Edmonton, Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville (please note the "Hop." street closings), Paintsville, Salem and Whitesville, Dec. 9, and La Center and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Good news: A new HUD study indicates homelessness in Kentucky is down this year 5 percent since 2016 and 39 percent since 2010.

Two years ago, Kim Davis denied David Ermold a marriage license because he was gay, despite it being legalized.

Today, she had to watch as he signed up to run against her in the next election. pic.twitter.com/y6HSoThcNi

— Cole Ledford (@ColeLedford11) December 6, 2017

 

We parents of Kentucky schoolchildren need to be getting our Hepatitis A game in gear.

Per this Richmond Register report, about 20 percent of all the aluminum cans that are recycled in the United States are recycled at the Novelis plant in Berea--and now it's expanding.

Oh, Kentucky

ICYMI: $38M is the sale price for the downtown @SeelbachHotel. https://t.co/YHq8mcZXWe

— Business First (@BFLouisville) December 6, 2017

 

Tacoholics is going bigger in downtown Henderson.

On state workers who take paid leave to vote and then don't vote.

HuffPo on Kentucky's 6th: "That means the Democratic primary will feature an openly gay man, a woman and a black man competing to represent a district that has never elected a gay, female or black representative."

Crittenden County's jail turned a profit in October--maybe the first month ever.

A combination of its own diversification of generation sources and rollout of peak/off-peak pricing, plus greater efficiency among its customers, sounds like it has TVA feeling more confident about being able to continue providing reliable power, per WHOP.

"Set in a broken American society, the dollar has failed, the grid is gone, and violence is rising" ... a reading in Richmond.

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Central City, Nov. 19; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, Cadiz, Corbin, Fordsville, Georgetown, Glasgow, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah, Somerset (Chris Harris in the Commonwealth Journal: "For whatever reason, Christmas parades are 'in' this year") and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs, Evarts and Nortonville, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8; Augusta, Burnside (again, Commonwealth Journal's Harris: "While the big parade in downtown Somerset enjoyed very moderate weather, leading to a big turnout, this Saturday is expected to be a good bit colder — but the trade-off may be a very Christmasy feel"), Cave City, Edmonton, Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville, Paintsville, Salem and Whitesville, Dec. 9, and La Center and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Oh, Kentucky

Kentucky Community and Technical College System at sunset and it's 39.1 F pic.twitter.com/7hMCi8geET

— KCTCS WeatherSTEM (@KCTCSWxSTEM) December 5, 2017

 

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Central City (Rep. Melinda Gibbons Prunty (R-Belton) was there), Nov. 19; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, Cadiz, Corbin, Fordsville, Georgetown, Glasgow (things got contentious), Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs, Evarts and Nortonville (there, too), Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8; Augusta, Cave City, Edmonton ("Christmas Dreams Do Come True"), Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville, Paintsville, Salem and Whitesville ("One Team, One Family, One Holiday"), Dec. 9, and La Center (sixth-annual Ballard County parade) and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

On JFK in the Jackson Purchase.

Anton International is expanding.

Oh, Kentucky

Thanks to Don Sergent for his piece on the Christmas Parade. https://t.co/9rLoh2FlVf

— BG Christmas Parade (@BGParade) December 4, 2017

 

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, Cadiz, Corbin (reports the Times-Tribune: "Santa, the Grinch, Thing 1 and Thing 2 among many other characters took part in the festivities"), Fordsville, Georgetown, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville (the Kentucky desk concurs with Tammy Holloway's reporting in SurfKY News that the first "Christmas in Mad City" was excellent), Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah (thank you, West Kentucky Star, for "a few pics from the parade for those who may not have been there to see the lighted floats, hear the bands or catch candy that was tossed into the crowd as the parade flowed down Broadway"), Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs and Evarts, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8; Augusta, Cave City, Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville, Paintsville and Salem, Dec. 9, and La Center and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Rep. James Comer (R-Tompkinsville) writes that his priorities as a new member of Congress were to, one, “stay connected with constituents back home;” two, “make sure that I remained accessible” while in Washington, and, three, read messages. He hails his 35 town-hall forums in Kentucky, work to help 550 individuals in federal casework claims and influence of “every phone call,  message and meeting” on his voting. He also cites the 21st Century Cures Act, Kate’s Law, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, Pain Capable Unborn Protection Act, EQUALS Act, Industrial Hemp Farming Act, tax reform and key votes on national security as key legislative successes. “I am proud to be working toward the goals President Trump outlined for our nation,” he writes.

Fewer flowers, more ministry--fantastic Chuck Stinnett feature (and beautiful pictures) in Henderson's (still-fantastic) Gleaner.

Oh, Kentucky

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington, Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Bowling Green ("traffic impacts are expected"), Cadiz (no promises, but the HP's Kentucky desk may have a live remote from there), Corbin (they're making cards for soldiers), Fordsville, Georgetown, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson (after the 10 a.m. parade, Santa's having an open house in the park), Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs and Evarts, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8; Augusta, Cave City, Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville, Paintsville and Salem, Dec. 9, and La Center and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Kentucky agriculture is having a better year.

Madisonville is vying to land a training center for helicopter pilots for its airport (really in Anton).

Good jobs news from Jtown.

Oh, Kentucky

Ever want to gather your tribe and parade? Here's your chance! The application to be in our Christmas parade on Dec 2 is part of this post. See you soon! https://t.co/YSzKKwFYgC#visitmunfordville #holidaylikealocal pic.twitter.com/PU8RmJTRIY

— Munfordville Tourism (@MVKYtourism) November 17, 2017

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Arlington ("Around the Block"), Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Marion, Munfordville, Murray, Paducah ("Let It Glow, Let It Glow, Let It Glow"), Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs and Evarts, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8; Augusta, Cave City, Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville and Paintsville, Dec. 9, and La Center (donated canned goods and nonperishables go to the Ballard County Food Pantries) and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Kentucky is reportedly spending 15.8 percent less per public-school student than it was in 2008.

With about 40 percent of the state's regulations on combat sports rolled back, the WWE has returned to Kentucky for the first time in six years.

The Franklin-Simpson SKYCTC is doing something about Kentucky's CDL-driver shortage.

Rest in peace, Mr. Ausenbaugh, Western Kentucky State College attendee as an infant, Nebo Aces basketballer, one-time coal miner, journalist in Princeton and Russellville (and elsewhere), husband of former gift-shop manager for Barren River State Resort Park, and bonafide hall-of-famer. Barry Rose in Bowling Green's Daily News:

He probably wouldn’t have liked this analogy, but Ausenbaugh was the rock of a dream team of sorts on Western Kentucky University’s faculty that began in the mid-1970s under the direction of David B. Whitaker, head of the Department of Journalism.

In photojournalism, Jack Corn and Mike Morse created a nationally recognized program. In print, Bob Adams – or “Mr. A,” as we called him – taught the basics and shepherded the College Heights Herald staff. Jim Highland taught public affairs reporting and told us we could do practically anything.

Ausenbaugh, a former regional editor of The Courier-Journal, brought us back to reality and taught us how much we had to learn. To us, he knew everything about writing and editing, knew every Kentucky editor who might hire a young student for the summer and could throw in stories from his days at what he called the "Curious Jumble." He probably knew more Kentucky history and its towns than anyone in the History Department.

Oh, Kentucky

2017 Christmas Parade Slideshow - https://t.co/O5to6l7d6h pic.twitter.com/EERauencko

— The Edmonson Voice® (@edmonsonvoice) November 26, 2017

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Brownsville and Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Murray, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs and Evarts, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8; Augusta, Cave City, Elkton, Hanson, Hopkinsville and Paintsville (postponed to not conflict with the #KHSFB finals), Dec. 9, and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

(Delicious) El Bracero, its footprint already engulfing four western-Kentucky cities, appears poised to double down on its Cadiz presence.

Rest in peace, Mr. Thompson, retired bourbon trucker, 10-year Bloomfield city councilperson, Kentucky colonel, Mason, Baptist-church deacon and Sunday-school teacher, U.S. Navy World War II vet, husband, dad, grandfather, etc.

Oh, Kentucky

A little bit of Christmas magic brings a perfect tree to Fountain Square https://t.co/jMHzbObVSq #somky pic.twitter.com/MsksL6EIww

— Somerset Kentucky (@Somerset_KY) November 21, 2017

 

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Ashland, Nov. 21; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland, London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Harlan, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Murray, Somerset (when the tree will be lit) and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs and Evarts, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8; Augusta, Cave City, Elkton, Hanson and Hopkinsville, Dec. 9, and Oak Grove, Dec. 16.

Kentucky for sale (including Delbert Barker of Frenchburg and then Ohio):

"It's true you can't take the hills out of the boy" (including Charles Manson of Ohio and then Ashland and maybe Mousie, etc.)

Bobcats in Boone County? Not too much of a problem--but keep your house cats inside.

Oh, Kentucky

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Ashland, Nov. 21 (but the party has already started); Lebanon, Nov. 24; Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; Cumberland (for the whole "Tri-City"), London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Harlan ("It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"), Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Murray, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs and Evarts (the football team is serving as grand marshals), Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7 (Leigh Ann Florence, creator of "Woody, the Kentucky Weiner," will be grand marshal); Frankfort ("Saving Christmas" and "Votes For Women"), Dec. 8; Augusta, Cave City, Elkton, Hanson and Hopkinsville, Dec. 9, and Oak Grove (no downtown/no problem), Dec. 16.

This dude has been living the dream. One of my dreams, in fact. Good for him.

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas and his wife Cathleen, touring Red River Gorge in opposition to a proposed dam. See Tom Eblen’s story of the Nov 1967 visit https://t.co/3C8Pu3pn6t pic.twitter.com/M4peeqgcDT

— KY Photo Archive (@KYPhotoArchive) November 19, 2017

Godspeed, Mr. Cox, 1990-94 mayor of Madisonville, President Carter-appointed federal highway administrator, a man who knew his way around Frankfort, husband of the former Ms. Pritchett of 54 years and purveyor of "exciting adventures, fits of laughter, political stories and other tall tales, and a treasure trove of fond memories."

Oh, Kentucky

Cleve Jones at WKU, via Nicole Ziege in the College Heights Herald: "I don’t want any of you to ever believe that change isn’t possible,” Jones said. "There are many people out there right now who want you to feel like you are powerless. It is a lie."

I had never heard of Solomon Lee Van Meter Jr., so thanks for the knowledge, Kentucky Historical Society student-engagement coordinator Jennifer Disponette, students of Franklin's Simpson Elementary and Ethan Steinquest of the Franklin Favorite.

Also, thank you, Douglas Drew White of The Gleaner for the 411 on Henderson's first microbrewery, coming to Second Street.

Check out this new limited-edition Pepsi can featuring Patti’s 1880’s Settlement logo. The cans will be available in stores soon.https://t.co/jIrTaI1Fma

— WPSD Local 6 (@WPSDLocal6) November 13, 2017

 

The cleanup continued after Community Cleanup Day in Reed.

Highlands Regional Medical Center's Center for Autism in Prestonsburg is not reopening after its traditional holiday break. Not enough donations and not enough insurance coverage for autism treatment are cited as the culprits.

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Murray, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Dawson Springs, Dec. 3; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7; Frankfort, Dec. 8, and Cave City, Elkton, Hanson and Hopkinsville, Dec. 9.

Oh, Kentucky

Chuck Culpepper returns to Rupp Arena and finds what he was looking for, for The Washington Post.

Year 2 of ice skating in Bowling Green commences Nov. 17.

Paducah International Racing gets back to business in 2018.

Sunset in central Kentucky, by @GtTheJeweler pic.twitter.com/uzf1nFfR69

— ScenesOfTheBluegrass (@BluegrassScenes) November 10, 2017

 

In Madisonville, "Keeping the Dream Alive: How is the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. relevant to your generation?"

What guidelines would you suggest for elective social-studies courses in "Hebrew Scriptures and the Old Testament of the Bible," "The New Testament of the Bible," and "Hebrew Scripture and the New Testament of the Bible?"

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Lebanon, Nov. 24; Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Murray, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7, and Cave City, Elkton, Hanson and Hopkinsville, Dec. 9.

Oh, Kentucky

Kentucky is on fire over state and local pensions, at a level I don’t recall seeing in more than 40 years of covering the state’s politics. https://t.co/HMZt3Pvh3O

— Al Cross (@ruralj) November 9, 2017

 

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Hartford, Henderson, Lawrenceburg, Madisonville, Murray, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Mount Sterling, Dec. 4; Lexington, Dec. 5; Bardstown, Dec. 7, and Cave City, Elkton, Hanson and Hopkinsville, Dec. 9.

Not much about the parade in this CNN report on Hazard's Black Gold Festival.

Good jobs news from Bardstown, Franklin, Georgetown and Hawesville.

"Tipping point," "next level," etc. in Paducah.

Kentucky for sale:

Oh, Kentucky

A new monument in Madisonville (#FalconFabulous!)

Christmas parades: Irvington and Owensboro, Nov. 18; Danville, Nov. 25; Greenup, Nov. 28; London, Monticello and Richmond, Dec. 1; Barbourville, Beaver Dam, Fordsville, Georgetown, Hartford, Henderson, Madisonville, Murray, Somerset and Winchester, Dec. 2; Lexington, Dec. 5, and Elkton, Hanson and Hopkinsville, Dec. 9.

Good for Mr. Dennison's plan not to work so hard.

Baptist Health continues its expansion through acquisition.

NC2A ... #smh.