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CHFS and Its Partners Are Working to Keep Older Residents Safe

Three Community Groups Awarded for Elder Abuse Prevention Efforts FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2018) – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Friday, June 15, the Kentucky Adult Protective Services (APS) Branch asks all Kentuckians to help guard against elder abuse. APS, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is […]

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Henderson Community College Offering Express Enrollment Blitz June 18-22

(Henderson, KY) –The Express Enrollment Blitz is Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 22. HCC’s Start Center will be open from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. for the week. Henderson Community College offers an opportunity to quickly get enrolled, apply for financial aid, get tested if needed, and get ready for fall term classes beginning

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Bridging Kentucky Program to Restore 1,000 Bridges Statewide

New KYTC Program to address bridges needs in all 120 counties FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2018) – With a renewed focus on safety and protecting critical transportation assets, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching Bridging Kentucky – a statewide bridge program that will rehabilitate or replace more than 1,000 bridges. Bridging Kentucky is one

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Henderson Man Arrested for Rape of Morganfield Woman

The Investigation Yielded a Positive DNA Match MORGANFIELD, Ky. (June 12, 2018)— Kentucky State Police arrest a Henderson man today for rape after DNA linked him to the crime. The investigation was initiated by KSP on April 18, 2016 when an adult female stated she had been talking to Isaiah D. Johnson, 21 of Henderson

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Portions of Southern Illinois & Southern Indiana

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Paducah KY 338 PM CDT TUE JUN 12 2018 The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… East central White County in southeastern Illinois… Wabash County in southeastern Illinois… Gibson County in southwestern Indiana… Northern Vanderburgh County in

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Closure along KY 758 in Pride Area of UNION County on THURSDAY, June 14th

Traffic ADVISORY The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 758 in the Pride area of UNION County on Thursday, June 14, 2018. KY 758 will be closed at milepoint 5.15 to allow a cross drain to be replaced. This is along KY 758 between KY 950 and KY 1177. The roadway

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CARDINALS AND PAPA JOHN’S ANNOUNCE $7 TICKET OFFER

Discounted Tickets Available For Interleague Matchup vs. Indians on June 25-27 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 12, 2018 – The St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up with Papa John’s to present fans with a special ticket promotion for the upcoming interleague matchup against the Cleveland Indians. On sale now, fans can purchase specially priced $7 tickets

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A’s, B’s and O’s are missing – Red Cross campaign calls for new blood donors to fill the Missing Types

New survey finds widespread misconceptions about blood donation LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 11, 2018) — As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign today to recruit new blood donors – and those who have not given recently – to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients. During the

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Salmonella linked to pre-cut melon sickens 60 in Midwest

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon has sickened 60 people in five Midwestern states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Caito Foods LLC on Friday recalled pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fruit medleys containing at least one of those melons that were produced at

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Methodist Hospital to offer Smoking Cessation Programs

Plan To Be Tobacco Free is a new Kentucky Cancer Program initiative to assist thousands of Kentuckians to be tobacco free. The program is designed to help Kentuckians learn which smoking cessation programs are available and assist them with deciding which option is best for them. The one-time class is conducted by Kentucky Cancer Program

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ICWS Installation along US 60-Bypass/KY 56 intersection atMorganfield to Activate on WED, June 13th

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to activate an Intersection Conflict Warning System (ICWS) at the U.S. 60-Bypass/Sam McElroy Expressway intersection with KY 56/East Main Street at Morganfield in Union County on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The system – intended to reduce the number of crashes at the site – helps to alert motorists on

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Kyndle FAME Holds Signing Day

(Henderson, KY) – Kyndle FAME recognized students chosen for the 2018 Kyndle FAME program as part of a Signing Day Ceremony on June 5, 2018 held at Henderson Community College. The program is a partnership between the Kyndle FAME sponsor employers, economic development organization Kyndle, and Henderson Community College that make up the Kyndle FAME

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Memorial Day is time to show respect and reflect-Column By Senator Dorsey Ridley

FRANKFORT — Memorial Day is a time to remember those brave Americans who fought for our nation and its freedom. This national day of remembrance is especially close to our hearts this year as our young men and women are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan for a safer America. On May 28, we should show

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Motorists Urged to Be On The Lookout for Farm Equipment On The Movealong Area Highways

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is urging motorists to be alert for farm equipment on the move along highways across the region. In 2017, there were 189 farm tractor-related crashes in Kentucky. There were 40 injury crashes and 6 farm tractor-related fatal crashes on Kentucky highways in 2017. After planting delays due to weather condtiions and

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Henderson Community College will Close Herron Center Building

(Henderson, KY) – Henderson Community College will close its Herron Center building in Morganfield, Kentucky, on July 1, 2018. HCC President Kris Williams stated, “HCC reviews it resources on an on-going basis. Recently, three actions have required college leadership to consider closing the Herron Center location. Union County Schools has asked that dual credit classes

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