Jefferson County, KY — One Kentucky county will no longer prosecute small marijuana possession cases. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell says his office will dismiss citations for possession of marijuana for one ounce or less when it is the most serious or only charge against the person.…
Read MoreCWA return to work on Wednesday after a battle with AT&T and unfair labor practice charges were dropped. CWA President 3317 Joe Fields states, “I’d like to say Thanks to all the CWA District 3 members that held the line. Also big thanks to everyone that came by or called to support us in…
Read MoreToday is the final day to register for the 2019 SOAR Summit. Scholarships are also available by calling (606) 766-1160 or emailing info@soar-ky.org. More than 1,000 people, more than 90 booths.
Read MorePike County, KY — Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a break-in at Johns Creek Elementary school. School officials say the incident was noticed early Monday morning. The suspect apparently entered the school by breaking in through a side door in the gymnasium. Several teachers’…
Read MorePikeville, KY — A social media threat warning of possible school shootings today in Kentucky and Thursday in Arkansas have led authorities to ramp up security. The FBI has deemed the threat as not credible. However, local law enforcement agencies and school district officials remain on alert.…
Read MoreLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Christian theme park with a 500-foot-long Noah’s Ark is not paying enough in property taxes, according to a Kentucky county school board. Grant County’s school board filed a lawsuit against the Ark Encounter after losing an administrative appeal. The school board…
Read MoreRichmond, VA — Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $13.4 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for several counties including Wise. Since 1982, the federally funded CDBG program has been administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and…
Read MoreCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has announced the awarding of $2,149,670 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant Program Funds to 22 projects. These funds are awarded to local non-profit Child Advocacy Centers throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect. The current…
Read MoreBuchanan County, VA — The Buchanan County Public Schools has joined with other regional school systems in giving students free breakfast and lunch. According to Buchanan County school officials, the Community Eligibility Provision is what makes the meals possible. The CEP is a federal program…
Read MoreIn recent years, deer archery season in Kentucky has opened on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. However, officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife are reminding bow hunters that season opens a week later this year on Saturday, September 7th. Conservation Officer Sgt. Homer Pigman…
Read More