Bill to prohibit schools from requiring masks passes first hurdle
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to prohibit public schools, colleges and universities from requiring masks has passed out of committee and is on its way to the full House. House Bill 51, sponsored by Rep. Lynn Bechler, R-Marion, would prohibit mask requirements “on any public school premises,” school-sponsored transportation and at school-sponsored…
Read MoreKentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission to Hold Meetings to Vote for Representation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 23, 2022) – The Soil and Water Conservation Commission will hold three meetings by videoconference to vote for representation. These meetings will take place at the end of the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts area meetings. The agenda for the area meetings is included below. The Area 2 meeting will be held March 2,…
Read MoreGracie Mae Owens Miracle
Gracie Mae Owens Miracle, 80, wife of Dexter Miracle for 64 years as of February 15, 2022, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her home in Paris, KY. She was born in Bell County, KY, to the late Thomas and Roxie Cavins Owens. She was a former J.C. Penny employee, Home Interior Design Sales Representative…
Read MoreDanny Doyle McKinney
Danny Doyle McKinney joined his beloved wife, Nancy Spence McKinney in Heaven on February 17, 2022. Life without her became unbearable. Danny was born on February 15, 1947, to Margaret Doyle McKinney, deceased. He left behind a brother, James Wallace McKinney (wife Juanita), three sisters, Bobbie McKinney Roe, Wanda McKinney Crump (husband Don) and Lola…
Read MoreEdelweiss (Weisy) Spencer Roberts
Edelweiss “Weisy” Spencer Roberts, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY, at the age of 97. Born February 5, 1925, in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late John Kilpen Spencer and Letitia Florence Womeldorf Spencer. Weisy was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School, received her bachelor’s degree from Bob…
Read MoreEmma Jean Haley Doyle
Emma Jean Haley Doyle, 67, widow of the late Billy Alexander Doyle, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born in Paris, KY, to the late Bud Wheeler and the late Daisey Haley. Emma was a retired Social Worker for Community Action, Paris, KY, was a member of the Prodigal’s House…
Read MoreRobert Curtis “Bobby” Brewer
Robert Curtis “Bobby” Brewer, widower of Barbara Sue Elam Brewer, departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, having attained the age of 75 years. Bobby was born in Breathitt County on May 12, 1946, the son of the late Albert and Minnie Lawson Brewer, a high school…
Read MoreLeroy Morrison
Leroy Morrison, widower of Kenney Pauline Lawrence Morrison, of Lexington, KY, departed this life on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Fountain Circle Rehabilitation Center of Winchester, KY, having attained the age of 94 years. Leroy was born in Harrison County on September 27, 1927, the son of the late Claude and Ethel Morrison, was a…
Read MoreGov. Beshear: Vehicle Property Tax Relief Provided, Temporary Sales Tax Cut Needed to Combat Higher Price
All families benefit – not just the wealthy – from vehicle tax relief, temporary sales tax cut Kentucky’s economy is on fire, with record-breaking investments and job creation across the commonwealth, and we have the best budget outlook in 25 years. We see our destiny as leaders rapidly approaching, with more opportunities than ever before…
Read MoreEarnest “Jeff” Jeffery Prater
Earnest “Jeff” Jeffery Prater, husband of Martha Prater, of Paris, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was a 62-year-old born in Montgomery County, KY, to the union of Lottie Clarine Browning Prater and the late Carma Gene Prater, a retired employee from Mallinckrodt after 30 years of service, and member of the Christian faith.…
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