Larry Vaught's Sports Quotes Of The Week - April 15, 2021
Quotes of the Week compiled by sports writer Larry Vaught:
Read MoreGuthrie Works to Combat the Substance Use Disorder Crisis in U.S.
(WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 14, 2021) – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, is working to reverse the substance use disorder crisis in the United States.
Read MoreMain Street Clean Sweep
(Lancaster, KY - April 14, 2021) — Katie Farthing is again hosting the annual Main Street Clean Sweep. This will be from 10 am to 2 pm on April 22nd. Any Business/individual that would like to participate by cleaning up around their part of GC can come by and get trash grabbers, trash bags, t-shirts and other items at her office that day. See her at 245 Lexington Rd, Lancaster, KY 40444 Phone: (859) 792-1512
Read MoreWalk-In Appointments Available At Baptist Health Lexington COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
LEXINGTON, KY (April 14, 2021) — Walk-in appointments are available at the Baptist Health Lexington COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Lexington Green until 8 p.m. today, April 14 and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15. No registration is necessary during these times.
Read MoreGov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 14, 2021) – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a 3.33% COVID-19 positivity rate and 782 new COVID-19 cases.
Read MoreUK Running Back John Settle Talks Work Ethic
New Kentucky running backs coach John Settle has a work ethic that he says started early in life.
Read MoreBoyle County Punter Follows Fathers Footsteps To Play At UK
Kicker-punter Jackson Smith has bench pressed almost 300 pounds and power cleaned over 250 pounds. The Boyle County junior, the top-ranked kicker in his recruiting class, gave his verbal commitment to UK last week. (Chris Zollner Photo)
Kentucky hopes legacy recruit Jackson Smith will help take care of its future kicking needs. Boyle County junior Jackson Smith, the son of former UK all-SEC punter Andy Smith, verbally committed to UK last week.
Read MoreMcConnell: Democrats’ Disinformation On Voting Laws Designed To Distract From Radical Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding H.R. 1:
Read MoreNo Surprise Devin Askew Is Leaving UK
Rivals.com recruiting writer Krysten Peek thought it was “inevitable” that Devin Askew would leave after UK’s 9-16 season, so she was not surprised by his decision to transfer last week.
Read MoreFuture Kentucky Linebacker Trevin Wallace Almost Sounds Too Good To Be True
Coach Ken Cribb worried what to say when college recruiters asked him about Trevin Wallace.
Read MoreGuthrie, McConnell, Rogers, Comer Reintroduce Cumberland Expressway Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), along with Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) and Congressman James Comer (KY-01), and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) reintroduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, respectively, to help attract federal funding to the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway through a designation change.
Read MoreFish And Wildlife Commission To Hold Special Meeting April 14
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 13, 2021) - The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a special called video teleconference meeting at 3 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, April 14.
Read MoreKentucky Temporarily Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 13, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, advised all Kentucky vaccine providers to temporarily pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine.
Read MoreFree Dump Days Coming Up On April 16-17
(Lancaster, KY - April 13, 2021) — Free Dump Days, coming up this Friday and Saturday, allows the community to dispose of their unwanted items properly by bringing the "stuff" that's left over after yard sales to be disposed of at no cost at the local convenience center off of Highway 52 on Hanging Fork Road.
Read MoreProhibited Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Aquarium Moss Balls
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources malacologist Monte McGregor examined zebra mussels collected from aquarium moss balls in the laboratory at the Center for Mollusk Conservation in Frankfort, Kentucky.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 13, 2021) - Freshwater mussel expert Monte McGregor held a vial up to the light inside the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Center for Mollusk Conservation, and he didn’t need a microscope to know what was in it.
Read MoreBe a Better Baker
(Lancaster, KY - April 13, 2021) — All the talk about eggs, made sense to talk about baking! Cooking or baking—maybe you know a good cook, but the good cooks are not always the good bakers! There is a difference! Cooking can be sweet or savory and does not require a recipe. Baking is more of a science, where teaspoons and ounces need to be exact for a quality product. Don’t skimp on the baking ‘science’, that’s what makes it turn out perfectly every time. There are a few tips that will ensure your baked products are perfect:
Read MoreNational Safe Digging Month Kicks Off Following Historic Storms
Owensboro, KY (April 12, 2021) – Since 2008, the entire month of April has been designated National Safe Digging Month to encourage safe digging practices for any project. Following any winter storms, gusty winds, hail, and flooding that may have caused significant tree and landscape damage in some areas, Atmos Energy reminds all residents and business owners to call 811 and have underground utility lines marked before removing deep rooted tree stumps or shrubbery. Call 811 is a free service that is mandated by law. Also, it is important to clear the area around natural gas meters from trash or debris to help cleanup crews see above ground infrastructure and avoid striking any natural gas facilities.
Read MoreFiscal Court Meets Monday Evening At 6PM
(Lancaster, KY - April 12, 2021) — The Garrard County Fiscal Court will hold their regular monthly meeting for the month of April on Monday, April 12, at 6 pm at the old Garrard County Courthouse on the Public Square.
Read MoreSchool Board Working Session To Stream Live Monday At 5
(Lancaster, KY - April 12, 2021) — The Garrard County School Board working session this evening will be streamed at the following links below at 5pm.
Read MoreLet’s Eat Some Eggs!
(Lancaster, KY - April 12, 2021) — Must be the time of year for thinking about eggs! Easter eggs, of course, then Deviled Eggs because we had eggs left over after Easter Eggs! And then there’s chocolate eggs that keep popping up on TV commercials. Hence, thinking about eggs! Eggs are a good source of protein in our diets. So let’s talk more about eggs!
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