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Eight middle school musicians selected for Honors Orchestra
Grayson County Schools has announced that eight Grayson County Middle School Orchestra students were recently select for an honors orchestra performance. Chosen for the University of Louisville Middle School Honors Orchestra were Grace Henderson, Michell Lynch, Mia
Warren Co. school bus driver arrested on DUI, wanton endangerment charges after having two-vehicle accident while driving bus
On Tuesday afternoon at approximately 4:00, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 block of North Hewitt Road on the report of a two-vehicle accident involving a school bus. Police said the initial investigation revealed
Hardin Co. couple arrested after smoking meth to celebrate anniversary with their small child in home
A Hardin County couple celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary was arrested early Monday morning in Radcliff. At 2:30 Monday morning, police arrived at the home of 37-year-old Harrison Thomas and 36-year-old Crystol Thomas after receiving a domestic
2 Grayson County men arrested only minutes after stealing jet ski and trailer from Blowtown Road; drug charges could be filed
Monday night at 7:47, the Leitchfield Police Department and Grayson County Sheriff’s Office were alerted by dispatch that a resident in the 2600 block of Blowtown Road had just reported a jet ski and trailer had been
Potential golf cart ordinance tabled for further study; parks and rec director discussed at Leitchfield City Council meeting
At Monday night’s Leitchfield City Council meeting, council members discussed but took no action on hiring a Parks and Recreation Director for the city. The parks and rec director will be responsible for overseeing all city operations
State News
Ford recalling 1.3 million F-Series trucks because of possible door latch malfunction
American automaker Ford Motor Company is recalling 1.3 million F-Series pickup trucks, the best-selling vehicle in America, for a door latch problem that could allow the door to open while the truck is moving. The affected models
Burglary suspect arrested after sleeping in dumpster, being loaded into back of garbage truck
A southern Kentucky man who was nearly crushed inside a garbage truck has been arrested. Public Works officials in Laurel County say 23-year-old Dalton Brown, of London, was sleeping in a dumpster early Tuesday morning when a
Truck driver with ties to Kentucky admits role in human trafficking ring that killed 10 people
A truck driver with ties to Louisville has admitted to playing a role in a human trafficking ring that killed at least 10 people in Texas. James Bradley Jr., 61, pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy and one
Pursuit involving Muhlenberg Co. man ends after suspect hits police cruiser
A Muhlenberg County man has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit. Police say deputies went to a residence on Hazel Creek Road in Muhlenberg County in an attempt to serve 25-year-old Preston Allen, of Beech
Pension plan overhaul to be revealed Wednesday morning by Bevin, legislative leaders
Gov. Matt Bevin and legislative leaders will unveil their plan to overhaul Kentucky’s public pension system on Wednesday morning. The governor, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, and House Speaker Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown, are holding a press conference
National News
Hurricane Harvey Threatens US with Most Powerful Storm in 12 Years
Hurricane Harvey has potential to be the most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in more than a decade. Harvey is set to hit land late Friday or early Saturday on the central Texas coast where
President Trump Begins Tax Reform
U.S. President Donald Trump will begin a major push next Wedjesday with a speech in Missouri to convince the public of the need for tax reform. The President has shifted gears and his entire agenda will be
Florida Set to Carry Out Execution With New Drug
Florida is scheduled on Thursday to put to death an inmate by injection that includes a drug never before used in a U.S. execution.Mark James Asay, 53, would be the first Florida inmate executed since January 2016.
Powerball Ticket Unclaimed0 $759 Million Jackpot
A Powerball ticket sold in Massachusetts will have won more than $750 million on Wednesday. The ticket matched all six number draw, but has still gone unclaimed to one of the largest in the lottery’s history. Powerball
What to Do With Used Eclipse Glasses
Tuesday millions of people ogled the skies using eclipse viewers, but happens now with the glasses? Another eclipse will cross America in 2024, or you can donate them to other parts of the world, who will experience
