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Beshear approves new congressional map that splits Jessamine

FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear signed into law Friday a compromise plan to redraw the boundaries of Kentucky's six congressional districts after the plan rocketed through the General Assembly on Friday.

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BUSINESS

Through deal with iHigh, Alltech hopes to reach young farmers

Billy Frey is on a mission to link Alltech's expertise in agriculture with the next generation of farm leaders who are its natural market — and the concerned consumers who will be eating their products.

4 days ago
BOURBON COUNTY

Chris Bailey's forecast: Wednesday Slush Tracker

Good Wednesday everyone and welcome to a wintry day. These have been few and far between this winter, so our snow and cold lovers should be soaking this one up. It’s not like we’re facing anything close to a big event. But, we will take what we can get.

4 days ago
NEIGHBORS

Jessamine County: To your health, Wilmore seniors

"Healthy Ways to Start and End Your Day," a program presented by Admiral Dewey Sanders, will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday at the Wilmore Senior Community Center at Wesley Village, 1125 Lexington Road, Wilmore. For information, call Alan at (859) 858-3865, Ext. 238.

5 days ago
LOCAL NEWS

Former Asbury women's coach awarded nearly $400,000 in discrimination lawsuit

A jury awarded Debi Powell $300,000 for humiliation, embarrassment and emotional distress, plus $88,325 in back wages and benefits in a civil lawsuit against Asbury University.

6 days ago
BUSINESS

Ground broken for new senior living complex

Officials broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million development behind Brannon Crossing that will include an assisted living center for seniors, as well as more than 70 homes designed for aging Baby Boomers who want to be close to their parents who require care.

12 days ago
NEIGHBORS

Jessamine County: Chamber of Commerce annual awards

The Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet was Jan. 19 at the R.J. Corman Hangar in Nicholasville. Standouts for 2012 are pictured above, from left, Lu Young, Jessamine County Schools superintendent, board chair; Rob Amburgey, county extension agent, outgoing board chair; Donna...

12 days ago
NEIGHBORS

Education Notes

Awards/honors

12 days ago
NEIGHBORS

Jessamine County: Asbury names new VP

Douglas Wilcoxson has been named the new vice president of student development as Asbury University in Wilmore. Wilcoxson has more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, most recently at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. He earned his doctorate in higher education at the University...

19 days ago
FAMILY

Veterans share their stories, their lives at Wilmore's Thomson-Hood

You'll find lots of stories at Thomson-Hood. The center, which accepts veterans with medical nursing needs, has room for 285 patients and usually runs at 90 percent capacity. All of the residents, men and women alike, have served in the U.S. military, representing every branch of service except ...

26 days ago
NEIGHBORS

BRIEFS: Vocal auditions for rock 'n' roll review

The Bluegrass Arts Association is holding auditions for vocalists for its Rock and Roll Review Show. Male and female vocalists are needed who are able to harmonize, read music and learn simple choreography. The group aspires to the styles of the Four Seasons, Bobby Darin, the Dovells and the classic...

26 days ago