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Danville native Frank X Walker installed as poet laureate
tkleffman@amnews.comFRANKFORT — Frank X Walker kept his eyes downcast or closed Wednesday as he listened closely to the words of his predecessors as Kentucky poet laureate echo off the granite in the rotunda of the state Capitol. His head nodded in appreciation when...Tags: Poetry, University of Kentucky, Africa
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Japanese firm invests $8 million in Winchester plant
The WInchester SunLocal and state officials celebrated the grand opening of the Taica Corporation’s new Kentucky facility, and the 30 new jobs created, at a ceremony Monday at the Winchester Industrial Park. “I was instantly impressed with the company and its...Tags: Georgetown, Photography Supplies and Services, Japan, Photography and Video, Services and Shopping
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Danville native Frank X Walker to be inducted at Kentucky Poet Laureate
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Lexington writer and Danville native Frank X Walker will be inducted officially as Kentucky Poet Laureate in a public ceremony on Kentucky Writers’ Day at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda. Kentucky Writers’...
Tags: Arts, Poetry, Literature, Arts and Culture
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Dropout issue goes way beyond age limit
Upon reading about the legislators changing the age that students may leave school from 16 to 18, several memories came to mind because I spent 25 years working with students as a teacher and then working for students as an administrator. It is admirable...
Tags: Students, Schools, High Schools, Education, Teachers
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26 display work in governor's exhibit
FRANKFORT — Twenty-six works of art by Kentucky artists were chosen from 163 entries to be displayed in the Governor’s Derby Exhibit, part of the Governor’s Derby Celebration. The exhibit showcases paintings, drawings, cut paper...
Tags: Georgetown, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Arts, Government
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O'Malley sharply critical of GOP at convention
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley offered pointed criticism of Republicans in an address to the Democratic convention on Tuesday, arguing that President Barack Obama is best suited to right the U.S. economy while GOP nominee Mitt Romney's policies would...Tags: Ken Ulman, Martin O'Malley, Maryland General Assembly, Regional Authority, Mitt Romney
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Boyle, Garrard receive grants to enhance playgrounds
smojica@amnews.comBoyle County Fiscal Court has been awarded a $43,900 grant to improve the safety of playground equipment at Whites Park at the county fairgrounds. The funds will be used to enhance the safety and durability of nine areas in which children visiting Whites...Tags: Travel, Tourism and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice, Waste Management Incorporated, Gardens and Parks
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A CONSTANT REMINDER: Blue ribbons symbolize continued fight against child abuse in Kentucky
scollins@amnews.comBy now most people have likely driven by at least one display of bundled blue pinwheels or ribbons. If just one person has wondered what they are all about, then the symbols have served their purpose. On March 18, Gov. Steve Beshear proclaimed April as...Tags: Poverty, Social Issues, Punishment, Abusive Behavior, Child Abuse
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Local representatives size up legislative losers
smojica@amnews.comFRANKFORT — Some local lawmakers are relieved that a proposal to draw new boundary lines around House districts was among a litany of high-profile bills that didn’t survive the legislative session that ended Tuesday night, but legislators warn...Tags: United States Census Bureau, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Laws, Financial Aid
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Clark County law enforcement seeing rise in heroin
Until a year ago, it had been years since Winchester Police officers made a controlled buy for heroin. It just wasn’t in demand. Pills — narcotic painkillers of many types — were plentiful. In other parts of the state, meth had a strong...
Tags: Georgetown, Crime, Law and Justice, Pain, Laws, OxyContin (drug)
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EDITORIAL: Legislature earns some (polite) applause
Something rather amazing happened while we were sleeping Tuesday night. Kentucky's legislature actually got some work done, albeit in breathless last-minute fashion. We were holding out slim hope lawmakers might vote on the much-debated hemp bill.... -
Ashley Judd says she's not running for Senate after all
Ashley Judd announced Wednesday that she would not be running for Senate next year against Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky). "After serious and thorough contemplation, I realize that my responsibilities & energy at this time need to be...Tags: Mitch McConnell, Amanda Bynes, Ashley Judd, Elections, Aaron Eckhart
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