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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 3, 2011 21:15:51 GMT -5
Bailey-Lewis and Muncy participate in District Judges College Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- District Court Judge Henria Bailey-Lewis and Judge Renee H. Muncy joined district Court judges from across Kentucky in the 2011 Kentucky District Judges College that took place Oct. 18-21 at the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort. The AOC provided the judicial education program for the state’s District Court judges. The judges received updates on case law and legislation. They also attended sessions on domestic violence, small claims, search and seizure, court technology and changes to the pretrial release process under House Bill 463. HB 463 took effect in June 2011 and is the most comprehensive overhaul of Kentucky’s penal code in more than 30 years. All three branches of government supported the legislation, which is designed to curb the cost of incarceration without compromising public safety. “House Bill 463 brought about many changes to District Court and this college gave judges another opportunity to discuss how we’re implementing this legislation,” said Nelson County District Court Judge Robert W. Heaton, the newly elected president of the Kentucky District Judges Association. “We also spent time learning how technology can make our courts more efficient and took an in-depth look at the Fourth Amendment’s provisions regarding search and seizure.” District Court judges handle juvenile matters, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, probate of wills, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less, civil cases involving $5,000 or less, voluntary and involuntary mental commitments and cases relating to domestic violence and abuse. In Fiscal Year 2011, there were 707,459 District Court cases statewide. Administrative Office of the Courts
The AOC is the operations arm for the state court system and supports the activities of nearly 3,300 court system employees and 403 elected justices, judges and circuit court clerks. The AOC Division of Judicial Branch Education provides continuing education for the elected officials. As the fiscal agent for the state court system, the AOC also executes the Judicial Branch budget.
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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 5, 2011 8:24:39 GMT -5
House and Clark participate in Circuit Judges College Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Circuit Court Judge Oscar Gayle House and Family Court Judge Gene Clark joined Circuit Court judges representing 114 Kentucky counties participated in the 2011 Kentucky Circuit Judges College that took place Oct. 9-12 in Frankfort. The Administrative Office of the Courts provided the judicial education program for the state's Circuit Court and Family Court judges. The judges received a case law update and attended sessions on domestic violence, digital evidence and investigation, social media’s effect on the courts, court interpreters, and Kentucky Drug Court. The college also offered a course on e-Warrants, the electronic warrant management system that makes processing warrants more efficient for judges and law enforcement. “Technology is dramatically improving the way courts do business and this college devoted several sessions to its impact on the justice system,” said Circuit Court Judge Paul F. Isaacs, who serves Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties and is the newly elected president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Judges. “The Kentucky State Police demonstrated how they’re investigating crimes that people commit through computers and other electronic devices, several judges shared their experiences with social media and we received training on the e-Warrants system. These courses were great opportunities to learn about digital advances that apply to the work of Circuit Court.” Circuit judges also participated in courses on foreclosure conciliation programs in Kentucky, search and seizure, and the implementation of House Bill 463. HB 463 took effect in June 2011 and is the most comprehensive overhaul of Kentucky’s penal code in more than 30 years. All three branches of government supported the legislation, which is designed to curb the cost of incarceration without compromising public safety. Circuit Court is the court of general jurisdiction that hears civil matters involving more than $5,000, capital offenses and felonies, divorces, adoptions, termination of parental rights, land dispute title cases and contested probate cases. Sessions specifically for Family Court judges covered the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, parental relocation, and child fatalities in Kentucky. The college also offered a course on handling cases involving children who have experienced traumatic events. Family Court is a division of Circuit Court and has primary jurisdiction in cases involving family issues, including divorces, adoption, child support, domestic violence and juvenile status offenses. Administrative Office of the Courts
The AOC is the operations arm for the state court system and supports the activities of nearly 3,300 court system employees and 403 elected justices, judges and circuit court clerks. The AOC Division of Judicial Branch Education provides continuing education for the elected officials. As the fiscal agent for the state court system, the AOC also executes the Judicial Branch budget.
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Post by Local News on Nov 8, 2011 17:00:06 GMT -5
Memorial Hospital Vice President Appointed President of Saint Joseph-Mount Sterling Written by Jaimie Oh
Benny Nolen has been appointed president of St. Joseph-Mount Sterling (Ky.), which is part of St. Joseph Health System, based in Lexington, according to a health system news release. Mr. Nolen will succeed Greg Gerard, who has been concurrently serving as interim president of St. Joseph-Mount Sterling as well as president of St. Joseph-Berea (Ky.). Mr. Nolen has been serving as executive vice president of Manchester (Ky.) Memorial Hospital, where he has served in that capacity since 2005. www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/benny-nolen-appointed-president-of-saint-joseph-mount-sterling-in-kentucky.html
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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 23, 2011 22:25:40 GMT -5
Clay County has the sixth highest unemployment rate in the state Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Clay County has the sixth highest unemployment rate in the state according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Jackson County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 15.8 percent. It was followed by Fulton County, 15.6 percent; Meade County, 14.8 percent; Magoffin County, 14.5 percent; McCreary County, 14 percent; Clay County, 13.6 percent; Menifee County, 13.1 percent; Bell County, 13 percent; Lee County, 12.5 percent; and Lewis County, 12.3 percent. Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 6.4 percent. It was followed by Fayette and Ohio counties, 7 percent each; Caldwell County, 7.3 percent; Oldham and Owen counties, 7.4 percent each; Daviess County, 7.5 percent; Calloway, Franklin, Hopkins and Shelby counties, 7.6 percent each. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures. Learn more about the Office of Employment and Training at: www.workforce.ky.gov
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 8, 2011 5:54:39 GMT -5
Bert Combs RV Park given LWCF project grant Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.- Governor Steve Beshear today announced 18 new Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project grants to help enhance tourism across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Department for Local Government (DLG) will administer the funds, totaling $558,537, to project awardees. “Improving Kentucky parks and recreational facilities visibly enhances our communities, helps increase tourism and boosts local economies during these still difficult times,” Gov. Beshear said. “This funding will also add to local residents’ quality of life – giving them excellent spaces to play sports, go hiking or camping, and to live overall healthier and more active lifestyles.” The LWCF is a grant matching reimbursement program for the development and maintenance of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, such as campgrounds, sports and playfields, swimming and fishing areas, boating facilities and trails. Funding for this program is allocated to DLG by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Interior. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply. FY11 applicants that have been approved for LWCF project grants include:
Applicant: City of Manchester Project Title: Bert T. Combs & Governor RV Park Improvements County: Clay LWCF Grant Amount: $24,828
Applicant: City of Barbourville Project Title: Thompson Park Splash Area County: Knox LWCF Grant Amount: $19,202
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Post by Press Release on Dec 10, 2011 10:37:45 GMT -5
Library at EKU Manchester included Eastern Kentucky University seeking Dean of Libraries
Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking Dean of Libraries to lead a multi-branched, service-oriented library system. EKU is a comprehensive university serving over 16,000 students on its main campus in Richmond and three regional campuses in Corbin, Danville, and Manchester, Kentucky. EKU Libraries consist of the Main Library and three branches: Music, Justice & Safety, and the Business Library and Academic Commons located across the Richmond campus. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. John Wade, Chair of the Dean of Libraries Search Committee, at 859-622-1405 or john.wade@eku.edu. All interested applicants must apply at jobs.eku.edu (search requisition # 0610637). All offers of employment are contingent on completion of a satisfactory background check. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Apply Here: www.click2apply.net/ntjj28n
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Post by In The News on Dec 17, 2011 11:44:03 GMT -5
Nonprofit Newswire New Initiative in Kentucky to Create Community Foundation in Clay County
There have been a number of policy proposals emanating from the Council on Foundations among other entities for government support for community foundations serving rural areas, particularly aimed at capturing some proportion of the chimerical multi-trillion dollar “intergenerational transfer of wealth.†Liquid and illiquid assets will be moving between generations, including in rural areas typically thought of as limited in their indigenous wealth. Several community foundations have led studies to calculate the value of the wealth with the hope that identifying where it is and who has it can move community foundations in rural areas to devise strategies to capture a portion for philanthropy. Just last month, the Appalachian Regional Commission gave $1 million to the Community Foundation of Hazard and Perry County, the Brush Fork Institute, the Foundation for the Tri-State in Ashland, and the Center for Rural Development to create 11 new community foundations in Kentucky. The program is the Appalachian Rural Development Philanthropy Initiative. The ARC grant should be able to leverage a new tax credit for donors of permanent gifts to community foundations, an incentive structure that exists in a couple of other states. The challenge is that the targeted counties in Kentucky: Bell, Clay, Elliott, Knott, Knox, Lawrence, Letcher, Lewis, Magoffin, Martin and Whitley—are among the poorest counties in the United States. The Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative calculated wealth in the state at $311 billion, and predicted an intergenerational transfer of $72 billion during the next 10 years and $173 billion over the next 20 years. That’s for the entire state. Will these poor Appalachian counties be able to tap some of this wealth for the needs of their residents? We will be watching. Rick Cohen www.nonprofitquarterly.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18386
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Post by In The News on Dec 21, 2011 12:49:41 GMT -5
herald-leader.com Berea College gets $30 million in grants to help students in Clay County By Bill Estep
Three Eastern Kentucky counties that are among the poorest in the nation will benefit from a federal education grant of up to $30 million to Berea College. The college announced Tuesday it had won one of five grants awarded nationally under a U.S. Department of Education initiative aimed at improving education and students' development in poor areas.The money will be used for a range of services in Clay, Jackson and Owsley counties such as reading programs, after-school tutoring, arts and cultural offerings and expanded recreation. All three counties are among the 50 poorest counties in the nation, with Clay and Owsley in the top 10, according to information on the Department of Education Web site about the award. 91.5 percent of the 778 students in Owsley County schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. The figure among Clay County's 3,400 students is above 80 percent, said assistant Superintendent Amon Couch. The counties' economic distress makes it difficult for the schools to provide some programs that could help students, local officials said. For instance, one thing Clay County wants to do under the grant program is offer tutoring for high-school students at community elementary schools nearer to their homes, said Couch. Berea said in its application that the schools in the three counties lag behind many others. Only 12 percent of students in the three-county area are college-ready in math, for instance, compared to 43 percent nationally, according to the application. The grant to Berea is $6 million a year over five years. Berea will hire 24 people to work in schools providing academic services, and there will be other people hired for other services, Gentry said. A partner in the program, Save the Children, has an early-childhood reading program. The grant will expand that program to help a lot more children. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2011/12/20/2001263/berea-college-gets-30-million.html
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Post by Press Release on Dec 21, 2011 21:02:39 GMT -5
Former Manchester FCI warden named director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Bureau of Prisons Press Release
Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the appointment of Charles E. Samuels Jr as the director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). “I am pleased that Charles will continue to build upon 23 years of distinguished service at the department,” said Attorney General Holder. “I am confident that Charles will provide the kind of effective and innovative leadership that will increase efficiency, further expand prisoner development and reentry programs, and allow for transparency and accountability at the Federal Bureau of Prisons – while remaining true to the BOP’s core mission of protecting public safety.” “I am very honored to be appointed by Attorney General Holder to serve as the director for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and will continue to work with the great staff at every level of the BOP to meet our mission to protect society and provide meaningful life skills and reentry programs for our inmate population,” said Samuels. “I also look forward to working with the leadership and others in the Department of Justice, throughout the federal government and in states and local communities to further the department’s goals and objectives.” In his current position as assistant director of the Correctional Programs Division for the BOP, which he has held since January 2011, Samuels oversees all inmate management and program functions, including intelligence and counterterrorism initiatives; security and emergency planning; inmate transportation; case management; mental health and religious services; private prisons; and community corrections. Samuels is also responsible for inmate skills development and reentry initiatives, and shares the attorney general’s commitment to reduce recidivism by preparing incarcerated people to return to their communities and become productive members of society. Samuels began his career with the BOP as a correctional officer in 1988. He was promoted to a number of positions within the BOP including correctional programs administrator and executive assistant for the Northeast Regional Office. Samuels has served as associate warden at the Federal Correctional Institutions at Otisville, N.Y. and Beckley, W.Va.; ombudsman in the BOP’s Central Office; warden at the Federal Correctional Institutions at Manchester, Ky. and Fort Dix, N.J.; and senior deputy assistant director of the Correctional Programs Division. Samuels is a native of Birmingham, Ala. He received his Bachelor of Science in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Samuels is a graduate of the Harvard University Executive Education Program. The mission of the Federal Bureau of Prisons is to protect society by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community-based facilities that are safe, humane, cost-efficient and appropriately secure, while providing work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 22, 2011 11:02:39 GMT -5
Clay County has sixth highest unemployment in Kentucky Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2011) — Unemployment rates fell in 114 Kentucky counties between November 2010 and November 2011, while six county rates increased, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Jackson County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 15.1 percent. It was followed by Fulton County, 14.2 percent; Magoffin County, 14 percent; McCreary County, 13.9 percent; Meade County, 13.5 percent; Clay County, 12.8 percent; Bell County, 12.7 percent; Lee County, 12.4 percent; Menifee County, 12.3 percent and Wayne County, 12.2 percent. Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 6.3 percent. It was followed by Ohio County, 6.6 percent; Fayette County, 6.7 percent; Caldwell and Daviess counties, 7 percent each; Oldham and Warren counties, 7.1 percent each; and Calloway, Franklin, Hopkins and Madison counties, 7.2 percent each. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures. Learn more about the Office of Employment and Training at www.workforce.ky.gov.
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Post by In The News on Dec 24, 2011 16:33:43 GMT -5
herald-leader.com Prescription drug abuse hits home By Bill Estep
Nearly a third of Kentuckians report that a relative or friend has had problems as a result of abusing prescription pain drugs, according to a survey released Monday. The rate was even higher in the Appalachian area of Kentucky, the Kentucky Health Issues Poll showed. In Eastern Kentucky, 43.2 percent of those surveyed answered yes when asked whether a family member or friend had experienced problems because of abusing pain drugs. That was well above the state figure of 31.9 percent. "Practically every family I know in the area seems to have been affected one way or another," said Clay County Coroner Danny Finley. Prescription-drug abuse will be an issue in the upcoming legislative session. Several lawmakers have said they plan to pursue proposals for increased regulation of pain clinics. Most clinics operate legitimately, but police say others are "pill mills" — where doctors improperly prescribe large amounts of pain pills to drug addicts after little or no examination. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2011/12/19/2000069/poll-32-of-kentuckians-have-family.html
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Post by In The News on Dec 25, 2011 8:08:52 GMT -5
Laurel grand jury returns indictment against Manchester woman
• James Bradley Smith, 31, of 981 Mitchell Creek Road; 34-year-old Christopher Grant Hammons of 2472 Sinking Creek Road, both of London, and 34-year-old Cathy Colleen Wickersham of 11 Church Street in Manchester, were indicted for fraudulent use of a credit card over $500 but less than $10,000. Smith has two additional charges for second-degree burglary and being a second-degree persistent felony offender. Hammons is charged with using a stolen U.S. government credit card to buy fuel, clothing, jewelry, cell phones and other items totaling $1,388.55 on Oct. 23. An indictment is an accusation only and presents only one side of a case. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. www.sentinel-echo.com/local/x1253557817/Exploding-meth-lab-injures-two
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Post by In The News on Dec 25, 2011 8:09:23 GMT -5
Middlesboro Daily News Manchester resident arrested in Bell County
The following individual has recently been lodged in the Bell County Detention Center: Ora Jarvis, 40 of Manchester, Ky., was arrested on the charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, careless driving, and failure to wear seat belts. An arrest is an accusation only. Those arrested are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. www.middlesborodailynews.com/archives
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Post by In The News on Jan 13, 2012 19:53:19 GMT -5
Comer fires Mark Jackson and "Kentucky Joe" without cause "Kentucky Joe"
"Kentucky Joe" has been voted off the state payroll. One of the first people new Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer fired was Rodger Bingham, the former Crittenden schoolteacher who gained national fame as "Kentucky Joe" on the 2001 reality TV series Survivor: The Australian Outback. Comer took office Jan. 2, succeeding fellow Republican Richie Farmer to the post. The next day, Bingham was dismissed from the political appointment he's held since 2004. He was one of more than a dozen non-merit employees terminated by Comer the same day. Another political appointee fired without cause on Jan. 3 apparently also has a connection to reality TV. According to fan blogs, season 20 of The Amazing Race will feature Mark Jackson from Manchester. Jackson said Friday that he could not comment; the show begins airing Feb. 19. CBS did not respond to inquiries Friday to confirm that Jackson competed with fellow Clay Countian Bill "Bopper" Minton. Jackson said he had been on leave from his $4,813-a-month Agriculture Department job as a special assistant, taking vacation time, since Nov. 20. He said Comer promised during the campaign to keep his job, which he's had for about seven years. Jackson, who is black, said his firing by Comer, who is white, is unfair and racially motivated. He also said that reports about problems in the department under Farmer have been exaggerated. Jackson, who grew up as a friend of Richie Farmer in Manchester and coaches sports at the elementary school in Clay County. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2012/01/13/2027629/exclusive-kentucky-joe-of-survivor.html
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Post by In The News on Jan 21, 2012 12:12:32 GMT -5
therepublic.com Robert Stivers comments on Congressional Re-redistricting
Negotiators remain far apart on competing proposals to redraw boundary lines around Kentucky's congressional districts. The House and Senate had adjourned by late Friday morning without a resolution, and negotiators opted to postpone any further talks until Monday. The Democratic-controlled House and the Republican-dominated Senate have been able to settle on new lines around state legislative districts after a prolonged partisan feud that left two lawmakers serving districts 100 to 200 miles from their homes. Even so, Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear signed the legislative redistricting bill into law on Friday. With that resolved, the Senate and House lawmakers are concentrating solely on congressional redistricting. Senate Republicans are pushing a proposal that leaves the congressional districts in roughly the same geographic areas. House Democrats want to reshape the largely rural 1st District in western Kentucky and 5th District in eastern Kentucky. Senate Majority Floor Leader Robert Stivers II, R-Manchester, blamed House Democrats for the impasse, saying they're engaged in political posturing. Stivers was optimistic that a deal could be struck by Monday "if the House wants to be reasonable." Read the entire article at: www.therepublic.com/view/story/2b8b32eee01b4f26a5c4525c93c70a33/KY-XGR--Political-Redistricting
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Post by In The News on Jan 21, 2012 12:13:10 GMT -5
courier-journal.com Farmer has returned all but four missing items
Former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer this week delivered more than just some missing computer equipment to the Department of Agriculture. State Auditor Adam Edelen said Friday that Farmer returned items in addition to two laptop computers, a printer and a monitor that had been listed as missing on records that Farmer’s successor as commissioner, James Comer, released last week. But Edelen declined to identify what else Farmer brought to the agency he had headed for eight years. His second term ended Jan. 2. Holly VonLuehrte, general counsel for Comer’s agriculture department, said she could not discuss the additional items delivered by Farmer or comment on why they are not on the department’s missing property list. VonLuehrte said that neither she nor Comer was present when Farmer delivered the items. But she said she believed Farmer returned them some time Tuesday and that he was accompanied by his father, Richard Farmer of Manchester. Last week the Department of Agriculture released lists of missing department property totaling $324,000 in response to Open Records Act requests from the news media. Still missing on the department’s list are two additional laptops and two global-positioning devices that had been issued to Farmer. www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012301200100
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Post by In The News on Jan 21, 2012 12:15:10 GMT -5
wkyt.com Community comes together to improve quality of water, life for Red Bird
The first step is the Red Bird Restoration Project. This project intends to improve the ecology of Red Bird River area. The Kentucky Waterways Alliance wants to hear from people in Clay, Leslie and Bell counties and other partners to ask what impacts the quality of the water/natural resources and how those resources be sustained while enhancing economic benefits. Neighbors came to come up with a plan to improve the quality of life in the Red Bird area, starting with one necessary resource. For more information: www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Community_comes_together_to_improve_quality_of_water_life_for_Red_Bird_137543333.html
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Post by Press Release on Jan 21, 2012 12:16:42 GMT -5
Alice Lloyd College Announces Fall 2011 Dean’s List Alice Lloyd College Press Release
Alice Lloyd College would like to congratulate the following students for earning a high level of academic distinction during the Fall 2011 semester.
The following students have been named to the President’s List for achieving a 4.0 grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale): Morgan Lashea Asher of Oneida, Kentucky Gemma LaRay Gray of Manchester, Kentucky Bridgett Leanne Hibbard of Manchester, Kentucky Paul Brandon McGeorge of Manchester, Kentucky Matthew Tyler Mitchell of Manchester, Kentucky Whitney Tevae Shell of Manchester, Kentucky
Students named to the Dean’s Distinguished List for achieving a grade point average of 3.75-3.99 were: Robert William Caldwell of Manchester, Kentucky
Named to the Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.25-3.74 were: Lydia Combs Harris of Manchester, Kentucky Natalie Kalae Morris of Manchester, Kentucky Laura Taylor White of Manchester, Kentucky Katelynn Dawn Young of Manchester, Kentucky
See the entire list at: www.alc.edu/blog/2012/01/alc-announces-fall-2011-deans-list/
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Post by Press Release on Jan 23, 2012 21:28:11 GMT -5
University of Pikeville announces fall 2011 Dean's List
University of Pikeville Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas R. Hess has released the names of the top students for the fall 2011 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must receive a grade-point average of 3.5 (B+) or better. Clay County:
William Tanner Gilbert Clint R. Smith Kayla N. Smith Chasity N. Clem
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Post by Kentucky News on Jan 26, 2012 21:33:50 GMT -5
Clay County remains in unemployment top ten Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Unemployment rates fell in 114 Kentucky counties between December 2010 and December 2011, while six county rates increased, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Jackson County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 15.2 percent. It was followed by Fulton County, 14.9 percent; Magoffin County, 14.4 percent; Menifee County, 13.8 percent; Meade County, 13.7 percent; McCreary County, 13.6 percent; Bell County, 12.9 percent; Clay County, 12.8 percent; and Lewis and Wolfe counties, 12.6 percent each. Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 6.1 percent. It was followed by Fayette County, 6.5 percent; Boone County, 6.9 percent; Ohio and Warren counties, 7 percent each; Madison and Shelby counties, 7.1 percent each; Caldwell, Franklin, Larue and Oldham counties, 7.2 percent each. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.
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Post by In The News on Jan 29, 2012 8:21:33 GMT -5
herald-leader.com Stivers to take over sponsorship of anti-meth bill By Jack Brammer
FRANKFORT — State Sen. Tom Jensen, R-London, withdrew Friday as sponsor of a bill that would require prescriptions to obtain some cold medicines used to make meth after questions arose about a potential conflict of interest. Jensen, during a floor speech in the Senate, said he heard that some media and blog reports were alleging that he, as an attorney, represents Operation UNITE, an anti-drug task force backed by U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Somerset. Jensen, who is chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he will continue to push the legislation in his committee but that Senate Majority Leader Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, will take over as its sponsor. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2012/01/27/2045968/lawmaker-pulls-sponsorship-of.html
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Post by In The News on Jan 30, 2012 21:29:12 GMT -5
courier-journal.com Two bills seek to abolish constable office in Kentucky
The shooting of a woman by a Jefferson County constable in November has spurred two Louisville legislators to file bills in the General Assembly that could lead to the abolition of constables throughout Kentucky. Jackie Roberts, a Clay County constable, was convicted in November in federal court of distributing a controlled substance — hydrocodone — and illegally possessing a firearm, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in Eastern Kentucky. www.courier-journal.com/article/20120122/NEWS01/301230031/constables-constitutional-amendment-abolish-david-whitlock
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Post by In The News on Jan 30, 2012 21:34:35 GMT -5
courier-journal.com Kentucky Capitol calm again after Stein backers in hallway scuffle
Calm returned to the Capitol a day after an altercation in a hallway involving supporters of Sen. Kathy Stein, security officials and some Republicans who control the Senate, including President David Williams. It resulted in the arrest of one Stein supporter, a Lexington man who allegedly scuffled with a Senate doorman. Senate Majority Leader Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, expressed outrage Tuesday over what he called an “abhorrent” breach of decorum by Stein supporters, who sat in the visitor’s gallery and afterward attempted to challenge the redistricting plan that effectively removes Stein, a Lexington Democrat, from her district. But on Wednesday Stivers said he had discussed Tuesday’s incident with Senate Minority Leader R.J. Palmer, a Winchester Democrat, and the two agreed to put the incident behind them. However, Stivers said the Senate did make some changes in security. The only visible change Wednesday was the addition of a plainclothes security official in the hallway outside Williams’ office where Tuesday’s confrontation occurred. Stivers declined to discuss other measures that may have been taken but said the Senate has no plans to restrict access to the visitors’ galleries that overlook the Senate chambers. www.courier-journal.com/article/20120125/NEWS01/301250105/Senate-security-David-Williams
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Post by In The News on Jan 30, 2012 21:48:24 GMT -5
herald-leader.com Clay County woman dies in two-vehicle wreck Sunday By Bill Estep
A Clay County woman was killed Sunday in a two-vehicle wreck, state police said. Sherri K. Turner, 39, of Manchester, was driving west on KY 80 when she turned into the path of an oncoming vehicle while trying to turn into a side road, state police said. Turner was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in her car, 4-year-old Ashtin Turner, and the driver of the other car, 70-year-old Sophia Feltner of Goose Rock, were flown to the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, state police said. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2012/01/30/2048986/clay-county-woman-dies-in-two.html
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Post by In The News on Feb 2, 2012 17:31:52 GMT -5
Megan Jones in play which premieres at Berea College on February 22 by Jay Buckner
“This Is My Heart For You,” a play by Kentucky author Silas House, examines the complexities of a small Appalachian town that must look at its own heart when a local incident exposing perceived inequality becomes national news. Loosely based on a true event, the avant-garde play is about two young men who are thrown out of a community-run swimming pool after accusations of “improper behavior.” The town is divided on whether the pool manager is a hero or a bigot. The play shines a light on the bigger issues of equality, hypocrisy and compassion in America today. The cast list includes: Jason Fontenot, a sophomore English/philosophy double major from Ft. Worth, Texas Lauren Ballou, a freshman biology/theatre double major from Sardinia, Ohio Candace Mullins, a junior business marketing major from Danville, Ky. Ryan Cardwel, a freshman theatre major from Sevierville, Tenn. Brianna Perry, a junior theatre/communications double major from Wallingford, Ky. Megan Jones, a junior English/theatre double major from Manchester, Ky.Victoria Brown, a freshman theatre major from Jackson, Ohio Jimmy Horn, a sophomore theatre major from Cypress, Texas David Bellnier, a senior theatre major from Knoxville, Tenn. Corey Lewis, a communications/African and African American studies double major from Birmingham, Ala. David Tennal, a junior theatre major from Little Rock, Ark. Elizabeth Clark, a sophomore theatre major from Carrollton, Ky. Terry Slaughter, a sophomore theatre major from Richmond, Va. Will Bain, a junior theatre major from Ider, Ala. bcnow.berea.edu/2012/01/a-play-by-best-selling-author-silas-house-premieres-at-berea-college-on-february-22
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Post by In The News on Feb 2, 2012 22:21:40 GMT -5
Herald-Leader Clay Countians to compete on 'Amazing Race'
Two best friends from Manchester will be among the 11 teams competing on the next season of the sprint-around-the-world reality show The Amazing Race. William "Bopper" Minton, 41, a motorcycle mechanic, and Mark Jackson, 45, a former inspector for the state agriculture department, are part of the 20th season of the eight-time Emmy-winning show, which premieres at 8 p.m. February 19 on CBS. For their official team photo, the men show off their Bluegrass State pride: Both are wearing University of Kentucky T-shirts. Jackson made news earlier this year when he was among the people whom new state Agriculture Commissioner James Comer fired without cause. Minton and Jackson come from a long line of Kentuckians competing on The Amazing Race. Previous seasons have featured former University of Louisville athletes Jen and Kisha Hoffman, who won their encore season last year; Gary and Mallory Ervin of Morganfield; David and Mary Conley of Pike County; and Dennis and Andrew Hyde of Richmond. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2012/01/25/2043064/clay-countians-to-compete-on-amazing.html
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Post by In The News on Feb 4, 2012 7:02:38 GMT -5
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Post by In The News on Feb 5, 2012 19:41:18 GMT -5
Manchester Attorney Files to Challenge Congressman Hal Rogers by Dan Conti, Kentucky Public Radio
The 2012 Congressional race in Kentucky’s 5th district will be a rematch of a contest six years ago between incumbent Republican Hal Rogers and Democrat Kenneth Stepp. Stepp is a 62-year-old lawyer from Manchester. He filed his paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office this week to run for the post Rogers has held since 1981. Stepp doesn’t see it as a disadvantage to be on the ballot with President Barack Obama this fall. He says the president has done a pretty good job with the economy. Stepp says it’s important to preserve the health care reforms that were approved by Congress two years ago. He also wants to see U.S. troops out of the Middle East. www.wfpl.org/2012/02/01/manchester-attorney-files-to-challenge-congressman-hal-rogers/
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Post by In The News on Feb 5, 2012 19:45:42 GMT -5
The Courier-Journal Congressional redistricting plan may be near, according to Robert Stivers by Joseph Gerth
FRANKFORT, KY. — House Speaker Greg Stumbo said Thursday that he believes the House and Senate are near agreement on a new congressional redistricting plan that makes only minimal changes to the existing map. He predicted the new map could be approved by the House and Senate as early as Tuesday. The Senate, however, didn’t seem nearly as enthusiastic about the plan. Still, Republican Floor Leader Robert Stivers of Manchester conceded that there could be an agreement soon. Democrats control the House, Republicans the Senate. www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012302020057
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Post by Local News on Feb 16, 2012 21:39:52 GMT -5
Interview with Dr. Margaret Combs
Dr. Margaret D. Combs was born in Manchester, Ky. She graduated with a bachelor of science of accounting from Eastern Kentucky University in 1970. She also received her master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1974.In 1994 she received her master’s of accounting. Along with additional study at the University of North Florida and the University of Alabama, she received her doctorate in business administration from the University of Sarasota in 2004. She is a certified CPA in Ky. and Fla. She is the chair of the Hutton School of Business at the University of the Cumberlands. In this interview, the topics of challenges, inspirations, and tips about writing are discussed. Read the interview at: thepatriot.ucumberlands.edu/?p=1270
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