Oh, Kentucky

Maybe one of the alternatives for the folks in Louisville could be bus trips to the state parks (except Levi Jackson Wilderness Road, of course), Henderson, Morganfield or Louisa. I love bus trips, public pools and all those places, so I think that would be great.

Owensboro will be home to Kentucky's first "Family Place Library," delivering "early literacy, parent education, family support and connection to the local community."

Jefferson Mall introducing new 'Youth Escort Policy' in June https://t.co/ltBf9bIFio pic.twitter.com/4CUgtgECnz

— WDRB News (@WDRBNews) May 23, 2019

An Australian community seeks to memorialize a Webbville man and his fellow aviation-safety game changers.

The American Doughboy statue is back--the one in Jamestown.

"Transitioning soldiers and veterans into Kentucky’s workforce at a faster rate," in Louisville and Somerset so far.

Oh, Kentucky

Just a fantastic and inspiring feature in the Lexington Herald-Leader from Will Wright of Report for America: The People, Yes.

More Yes: Lashana Harney has a good one in The Winchester Sun on a retiring Bluegrass Community and Technical College professor and her enjoyment of "the application and then thinking critically, mastering concepts."

Astronomy Day is coming up next month, and the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers have a full day of interesting free programming planned at LBL, and I'm invited, and so are you. Yes! Yes! YES!

Metcalfe County does not have a jail, but it does have a jailer, and now the jailer has newly approved direction on compensation and responsibilities.

The Section 8 waiting list is being reopened in Lawrence County.

Kentucky for sale:

Oh, Kentucky

OK, today in the second half of the first round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association girls’ basketball tournament, we are rolling with the 27-7 Pikeville Lady Panthers vs. the 31-4 Barren County Trojanettes. Neither has ever won the state championship, so I am rooting for both of them.

But I’ve spent most of my life closer to Barren County than I have Pikeville, so I guess I’m rooting more for the Trojanettes.

Here’s a picture I took in Pikeville somewhere between 25 and 30 years ago.

And now here are a bunch of pictures I took while on vacation at Barren River State Resort Park in Lucas, an unincorporated communtiy in Barren County.

Comments flow!

Oh, Kentucky

Trump's emergency declaration for border wall funds could cut money for projects like a Kentucky middle school.

Graham: "It's better for the middle school kids in Kentucky to have a secure border. We'll get them the school they need, but right now we've got a national emergency" pic.twitter.com/Vty1rbx979

— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 17, 2019

Guns, guns, guns: Bowling Green.

On "Somerset's blossoming downtown."

Hiring in Frankfort (for Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives archivists) and Lucas (for Barren River Lake State Resort Park recreation workers, etc.)

Turning to sports, the first eliminations for Kentucky's 2019 boys' and girls' high-school basketball championships are determined tonight.

Oh, Kentucky

Well, I just discovered my new favorite Facebook follow ...

Oh, except for, perhaps, the Winter Road Report series from The Crittenden Press ...

In the wake of New Hampshire vice-presidential-hopeful Matt Bevin's "soft" soundbites, Kentucky's social-media-sensation elementary-school principal goes a little harder-edged with his latest video.

And speaking of the governor, here's "Refreshing the Finest," Phase II.

Christmas parades: Murray, Dec. 1, and Scottsville, Dec. 7.

Oh, Kentucky

Good jobs news from Benton, Covington, Frankfort, Grayson, Louisville and Woodburn.

Boom time for Kentucky's "724 registered resident architects as of mid-2017 and another 1,906 registered under reciprocal agreements," per Mark Green in The Lane Report.

Lebanon Junction is requiring its old mayor's house and converting the property to parking, and it sounds like everyone's happy, writes Stephanie Jessie in The Pioneer News.

Third-best-ever summer out of 12 for Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center in Hoptown.

What's next for Trigg County Hospital?

"Now I have a city commission in Paducah, Kentucky, that says ‘You can’t carry that flag.'" Heck of a gripping meeting story by Pauline Fitzgerald and Justin Jones for Channel 6.

Christmas is coming to "America’s premier faith-based destination."

Oh, Kentucky

First Street flooding https://t.co/koi7UwERxY

— The Morehead News (@TheMoreheadNews) September 10, 2018

 

NC2A #smh.

Well, this is terrifying.

Good jobs news from Ghent.

This week, the governor goes to the mountains.

Opines Bardstown's Kentucky Standard: "Rural Kentucky needs direction, plan for reversing economic lag behind cities."

"There's my brother." Nice feature in The Courier-Journal by Darcy Costello on a Georgia woman whose brother's footlocker was discovered in a Jtown school, more than 40 years since his death shortly after Christmas 1977.

The parking precedes the people, says a veteran inner-city Baptist minister, and so that's curtains for a couple of old homes in downtown Dayton. As per usual, Michael Monks brings the great meeting detail in The River City News.

Toward unity in Nicholasville.

Oh, Kentucky

Grayson First?

If you ever wanted an old booth from Applebee's, Monday in Richmond is your chance.

If you want to "Get Fit with Jared," the slimmed-down former UK quarterback will be waiting for you Friday morning at a park in Morehead.

"... My junior and senior years at Kentucky were filled with constant feelings of anxiety and inferiority – a time where national attention was focused on the conversation of LGBT rights with Michael Sam’s own coming out, the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, and subsequently, district clerk Kim Davis’s refusal to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple in Kentucky. For the first time in my life, I didn’t know how to feel. I didn’t know what I was supposed to do or say. Surely I should take a stand and defend what I believe to be true. At the same time, our team was fighting to become bowl eligible. I wanted that bowl ring as badly as any of my teammates and didn’t want to cause any unnecessary distractions ..."

Fingers are pointed in the Dosker Manor bedbug saga in Louisville. 

Engines are idled at Paducah International Raceway.

Oh, Kentucky

The Madisonville fire department helped us get our cat out of a tree a few years ago. Once the truck pulled onto our street, River got scared by the sound and leapt probably about 20 feet to the ground and scampered to the backyard. The Bardstown fire department had a more challenging time with Kitten, per Spencer Harsh's reporting in The Kentucky Standard.

I have never been to Red River Gorge, and I have never been to Miguel's Pizza near Slade, and, now when I do get there, it's going to look like I was just jumping on the Food & Wine bandwagon.

No fees at McCreary County's Natural Arch Scenic Area for National Get Outdoors Day, Saturday.

Eighteen bicyclists retracing the northern Trail of Tears route are due in Princeton tomorrow.

Bad Marco Polo news from Lucas.

Good jobs news from Bowling Green.

Hiring aplenty in and around Paducah.

Hoptown's forthcoming Tacos El Papi had me at "homemade tamales."

Hardin County Schools takes its summer-meals program to the streets.

Voter turnout for last month's primaries reportedly was highest in Grayson (33.2 percent) and lowest in Kenton (10.0 percent), among Kentucky's 120 counties.

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

Also, they're dedicating a butterfly waystation at Barren River Lake State Resort Park on Monday, and you're invited ("refreshments will be served").

Where is Derek Willis now? Larry Vaught reports in Maysville's Ledger-Independent that the Detroit Piston and ex-Bullitt East Charger and UK Wildcat--who is part Southern Arapahoe, Pawnee and Creek--and his fiancee have spent this week in Washington state, doing basketball camps for Native Americans.

The second decade of the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington starts Aug. 24.

Hiring in Madisonville (today ... "IMMEDIATE openings for Machine Operators and Factory Associates on ALL shifts! These positions are HOT AND WON’T LAST LONG!!")

"Like white on rice," Gov. Bevin is pursuing Toyota.

"They promoted some of these people that threatened to kill us and harm us."

Channel 6 delivers some prime Kentucky Board of Barbering 411.

Whitley County Schools rolls out a districtwide, 1-percent raise.

Safest? Safewise says Flatwoods.

Christmas parades: Owensboro, Nov. 18; Georgetown and Madisonville, Dec. 2, and Lexington, Dec. 6.

Oh, Kentucky

Drama cast offer free concert at state park rotunda Aug. 4 https://t.co/DRyMtpkhve pic.twitter.com/6Mld6fvtB8

— Nelson Co. Gazette (@NCGBreakingNews) July 25, 2017

"Ground zero for the abortion debate."

"They called the jail Ricky s world .he ran that whole little town for such a long time not just the jail he had alot of influence over everyone in the town .He was like the mafia boss of Hickman or Fulton County whatever they call it ."

"'Love thy neighbor as thy self' is how I live my life and how I serve others. I have been a recipient of love and giving by many people that have crossed my path. I would not be on this same journey if it were not for the people that modeled being a servant leader. Their actions might have been small in their eyes, but were beyond generous and unforgettable to me."

How might "eHealth" help Kentuckians?

An annual Kentucky State University summer program for rising high-school juniors and seniors from around the country wrapped last month, as participants finished projects with mentors in "aquaculture nutrition, molecular biology, biotechnology, behavioral science, gaming development, histology, microscopy, produce safety, apiculture and agricultural sciences."

"Mr. Science" and the "Junior Engineers" at the Laurel County Public Library.

#MadCityPride 2017 is Aug. 12.

Paducah is scheduled to host the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on Sept. 23.

And have you heard about the big eclipse next month?

Oh, Kentucky

Dominique with Magic! pic.twitter.com/ueAgvNtoD1

— Allen Feldhaus (@ball_coach) May 24, 2017

Key report from Kate Howard for the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting: "Kentucky put more kids in detention in 2014 for non-criminal charges than any state except Washington, according to the most recent statistics from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention."

Good jobs news from Louisville.

Hiring in Annville and Hazard and Morgantown ($22.50 per hour).

The Kentucky Book Fair is moving to Lexington before the Frankfort Convention Center comes down.

Laser tag for adults at PublicLibrary.org.

Free golf clinic at Barren River Lake State Resort Park.

"If anyone is missing their billy goat ..." in Russellville.

Oh, Kentucky

Mothers Day Buffet @kystateparks May 14. Details at: https://t.co/T66ZSjbO09 #kystateparks pic.twitter.com/ttIaDWKahw

— KentuckyStateParks (@KYStateParks) April 17, 2017

I'm getting very excited about Sixth Podcast.

Want to be among the first to see Audubon?

Oh, Kentucky

And the campgrounds open tomorrow.

Kentucky for sale:

Hiring at Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park and My Old Kentucky Home. 

"Rattlesnake Trail," yes. "Copperhead Trail," no. 

Oh, Kentucky

Ready to see this place rocking in 164 Days, but have a lot of work between now & then. #CantWait#WinTheDay pic.twitter.com/d35ZWjqmlw

— Coach Clark (@McCrackenHFC) March 8, 2017

I feel fairly confident that school-bus driving might be somewhere in my future.

It's springtime, which means the state resort parks are going back to regular schedule.

CafePress has made a bunch of changes to get things going back in the right direction.

Sears is leaving the Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah, and mum's the word on a potential replacement.

In the first seven hours after WestKentuckyStar.com posted its news that a new Dairy Queen on the city's south side, there were 363 Facebook reactions, 482 shares and 50 comments (such as, "It's about time. I never understood why Marshall County has three DQs and three libraries and McCracken only gets one of each! Progress."

Look who's coming to Louisville! ... (But not Bowling Green.) ... Get ready, Kentucky! ... Will do. ... Wait ... no, he's not ... Um, what? ... OK, no, he's definitely not coming--but he is.

"We are not breaking the law, nor do we intend to. That is not what being a sanctuary restaurant means."

All clear at the Jewish Community Center in Louisville.

U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-Tompkinsville) says trade with Cuba could be great for the First Congressional District, such as Graves County.

Oh, Kentucky

Sporting News: Ky. the best college hoops state http://t.co/6Mwa8Hxmvc @JonathanLintner @GoCards @UKCoachCalipari pic.twitter.com/VaGhATJp96
— Courier-Journal.com (@courierjournal) January 16, 2015

Good jobs news from Louisville.

Hardin and Pembroke distilleries are expanding distribution through a forthcoming George Jones museum.

"Four of the most popular cycling events in Kentucky"? Per the state, they include the Redbud Ride, in London; the Horsey Hundred, in Georgetown; the Preservation Pedal, in Frankfort, and the Hub City Tour, in Elizabethtown.

"When the URL one of the local plaintiff groups is 'TaxlessSociety.com', they will be back.  They are on a mission."

"Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a Kentucky State Park this year with your special someone!"

Oh, Kentucky

The Kentucky State Parks also are for lovers.

My and the president's wives would likely say that they're going too light on the proteins for breakfast this morning at South Irvine, Estill Springs, West Irvine and Estill County Middle.

Two more Dollars in Etown.

Turning to Louisville culture, the orchestra CEO has had enough understandably; Lynn's Paradise Cafe has closed mysteriously, and Jennifer Lawrence has won finally.

Cycling update: Announcing the Kentucky Century Challenge!

Rest in peace, "Big Dan" Hall, a Betsy Layne standout and part of the UK recruiting class that also included Jack Givens, James Lee, Mike Phillips and Rick Robey.

Oh, Kentucky

They'll be grilling rib-eyes in Nicholasville this weekend for flood victims in Paducah.

Amber Coulter notes in The News-Enterprise that, "Total employee compensation in Hardin County increased from about $2.4 billion in 2005 to nearly $3 billion in 2009." 2005 was the year that Elizabethtown was released.

Ag Studies 1, Spanish 3?

The Kentucky State Parks Race Series moves on to Barren River Lake State Park this weekend. This park's Louie B. Nunn Lodge was where my wife and I stayed the second night of our honeymoon.

Hoptown mulls a downtown shuffle.

The state's top line, at least, continues to improve.

Good jobs news from Madisonville.

Primaries are a week from today.

Oh, Kentucky

I do hope Byron Crawford's homecoming to Stanford moved bars for Kentucky Soaps and Suds, as we visited there last spring and enjoyed meeting the owner a good bit.

Tenure is so strange.

I join Sen. McConnell in his Paducah shout-out. It's amazing what that town has done to its downtown.

The Elks are rocking the River City this weekend, by the way.

"Vivian was a tough-minded businesswoman who dealt with Japanese steel businessmen back in the early 1970s, something unheard of in those days. Over the years she dealt with salesmen, gate haulers, and politicians with equal aplomb."

Good jobs news from Shelbyville ("Martinrea Heavy Stampings, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, ... expansion will result in 150 new jobs ...") and a lot of central Kentucky ("project will result in improvements to 246 miles of aging short line track along the Memphis, Central Kentucky and Bardstown lines in 12 Kentucky counties – Bullitt, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Logan, Nelson, Shelby, Scott, Todd, Warren and Woodford").

I wonder if he already knows who he's going to hire as football coach.

Al Baker looks fantastic.

Ooh-la-la, Kentucky!

Her oldest child is 91.