Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Tom Buford published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 89
» View wsbt.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
•
Next >
-
Standing water issue to be resolved in Perryville
kpeek@amnews.comResidents of Perryville soon could see construction on a portion of South Buell Street, also known as Merchant’s Row, beginning with the Opera House and traveling 292 feet. Main Street Perryville Director Vicki Goode announced to the council... -
Boyle school board eyes improving traffic flow near middle school, Woodlawn
kpeek@amnews.comParents who fight the morning traffic on U.S. 150 to enter Boyle County Middle School and Woodlawn Elementary schools hopefully will find a reprieve in the next year. Chris Holderman, director of operations for Boyle County Schools, revealed...Tags: Parenting, Science and Technology, Health and Safety at School
-
Damron, Buford share thoughts on Kentucky General Assembly
kmckinney@jessaminejournal.comAbout two dozen people joined state Rep. Bob Damron, D-Nicholasville, and state Sen. Tom Buford, R-Nicholasville, at a legislative breakfast Saturday as they discussed topics tackled by legislators during the short session of the general assembly....Tags: Gun Control, Interior Policy, Politics, Health Insurance, Pension and Welfare
-
County calendar for March 7
THURSDAY — The Jessamine County Public Library will host Game On! from 4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Jessamine County Public Library will host APPAL Seeds-Heirloom Tomatoes from 7-8 p.m. — The Wilmore Senior Center will host a current...
Tags: The Truth (music group), Libraries, Human Interest, Breads, YMCA
-
Crouse family urges Wilmore to act on cemetery
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comThe question over whether the city of Wilmore should take over the public cemetery operated by the C.E. Crouse family for more than 50 years is still unresolved. During a special-called workshop Monday night, council members bantered back and forth on...Tags: Ethics, Judges, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Values
-
Beshear pushes for statewide smoking ban
As Gov. Steve Beshear continues his crusade for a statewide smoking ban in restaurants and other public places, Jessamine lawmakers are not overly supportive of the governor’s stance. “I don’t think it will pass; I don’t think...Tags: Local Government, Judges, Politics, Regional Authority, Steve Beshear
-
Kentucky Redistricting battle likely later than sooner
dbrock@amnews.comFRANKFORT — The Kentucky House is moving ahead with plans that could change how area voters are represented in state government, but leaders in the Senate are still content to put off legislative redistricting until 2014. Democratic House...Tags: Politics, Demographics, 2010 Census, Steve Beshear, Republican Party
-
KHS to dedicate historical marker in Danville
The Kentucky Historical Society will dedicate a historical marker to the first U.S. Colored Troops at Camp Nelson at noon Monday at Constitution Square. In May 1864, nearly 250 black men, most of them slaves, marched from Boyle County to Camp Nelson in...
Tags: Culture, Ceremonies, Judges, Slavery, Google Inc.
-
Politicians' pensions: Double trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble
The current discussion in Frankfort about how to address Kentucky’s corrupt legislative pension system is, to recast Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” line, “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” Or, certainly “...Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Pension and Welfare, Harry Jr Moberly, Crime, Law and Justice
-
State lawmakers hold town hall meeting in Lancaster
kpeek@amnews.comLANCASTER — From taxing districts, to Medicaid and affordable health-care reform, to industrial hemp production, to the Grand Theater, a variety of topics were discussed during Tuesday’s town hall meeting in Lancaster with state Rep....Tags: John Wilson, Lonnie Napier, Brett Guthrie, Health Insurance, U.S. House of Representatives
-
Frankfort is buzzing with activity
As I write to you, I am wrapping up the first week of the 2013 General Assembly Session. Now, since this is a “short” session, when we adjourn Friday, we will not meet again until Feb. 5. The time is used to get new members, committee...Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, Colleges and Universities, University of Kentucky, United Kingdom, Education
-
The Journal's Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
Up On Monday, the Jessamine County Historical Society pitched an idea to the Nicholasville City Commission to help with an effort to spruce up the city-run Maple Grove Cemetery. The gist of the proposal is this: The society would donate signage to...Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Human Interest, Pension and Welfare, Steve Beshear
May 3, 2013
|Story| AM News
Mar 22, 2013
|Story| AM News
Mar 13, 2013
|Story| Jessamine Journal
Mar 6, 2013
|Story| Jessamine Journal
Feb 28, 2013
|Story| Jessamine Journal
Feb 20, 2013
|Story| Jessamine Journal
Feb 2, 2013
|Story| AM News
Jan 30, 2013
|Story| AM News
Jan 30, 2013
|Story| Jessamine Journal
Jan 23, 2013
|Story| AM News
Jan 16, 2013
|Story| Jessamine Journal
Jan 9, 2013
|Story| Jessamine Journal
Original site for Tom Buford topic gallery.