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FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20. 2017) The Kentucky State Police is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to encourage citizens to remove potentially dangerous medicines from their homes and dispose of them safely as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 29, 2017. “Prescription medications play an important role in the […]

March 2017 state rate lower than last March’s 5.1 percent FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2017) – Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March unemployment rate remained unchanged from February at 5 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The preliminary March 2017 jobless rate

BARDWELL, Ky. (AP) — A former Carlisle County teacher has pleaded not guilty to having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Paducah Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2ouLqRt) 29-year-old Zachary Sims pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity, tampering with physical evidence and

By Ryan Quarles, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture FRANKFORT (April 17, 2017) — The Kentucky Derby elevates the Commonwealth to a global stage. The Derby – as well as the Kentucky Oaks and the run-up to Thoroughbred racing’s biggest weekend – also gives Kentucky Proud foods a chance to shine. The Kentucky Derby Festival kicks off

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 3, 2017) –The Senate recently gave final approval to a measure to cut election costs for Kentucky counties. House Bill 319, sponsored by Rep. Kenny Imes, R-Murray, would allow local option elections to be held simultaneously with primary and general elections. “Elected officials have a duty to be responsible with every tax

Commentary By Ryan Quarles, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture FRANKFORT (February 20, 2017) — You are proud to be a farmer. That is why you buy farm license plates for your farm vehicles. When you renew your farm plates – or “ag tags” – you have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to the Ag

Funding from National Park Service to Develop and Maintain Parks FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin and the Department for Local Government (DLG) selected 20 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for total funding up to $758,000. These grants assist in maintaining and developing Kentucky’s state parks and park facilities. LCWF

Aerospace, motor vehicles and pharmaceuticals remain state’s top exports FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2017) – Kentucky’s exports broke an all-time record in 2016 with $29.24 billion in goods and services shipped abroad from the Commonwealth, a 5.8-percent increase from 2015, Gov. Matt Bevin recently announced. Aerospace products and parts led all categories with more than

Be Careful When Burning Outdoors FRANKFORT, KY (February 15, 2017) – The Spring Forest Fire Season, which begins today and lasts until April 30, is in effect in every Kentucky county. This law prohibits any person to burn between the daylight hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) urges

Bonnie Jolly, center, executive director of the Kentucky Pork Producers Association, and KPPA President Dennis Liptrap, right, donated a check for $5,000 from the KPPA to the Kentucky Association of Food Banks for purchasing pork products for distribution by KAFB member organizations. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is at left. (Kentucky Department of Agriculture photo) Ag

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin tomorrow will host the 51st annual Kentucky Governor’s Prayer Breakfast. During the event, Gov. Bevin will present the William Cooper Faith and Community in Action Award, established in 2009 in honor of the late Rev. William Jefferson Cooper, Sr. Who: Gov. Matt Bevin Pat Day, Hall

The Associated Press Sherri Shepherd is alive despite a story shared on social media claiming the television personality suffered a fatal heart attack last month. The story posted by headlinennews.com uses the circumstances surrounding “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher’s death in falsely reporting Shepherd’s passing. It claims Shepherd suffered a heart attack on a flight

The public is invited to attend a Regional Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) on Saturday, January 21, 2017. This free event will be held at the GRADD Office (300 GRADD Way, Owensboro). Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. and will be followed at 9:30 a.m. by a forum