FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2023) - In accordance with KRS 150.025, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is providing updated information about proposed fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that have received final legislative approval and are now in effect.
Read MoreRussell County, KY - In a thrilling soccer match on Saturday, August 19, the Garrard County Girls Soccer Team secured a 4-2 victory over Russell County on the road.
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Garrard County, KY – The Garrard County community showcased an impressive turnout in the blood drive conducted in July, marking a significant achievement for the Kentucky Blood Center. A jubilant email from Dianne Kennedy, the organizer of the event, highlights the success of the blood drive, reflecting the community's commitment to this life-saving cause.
Read MoreThe Golden Lions lost 34-20 to the Dragons of Green County on Friday in the Death Valley Bowl hosted by Lincoln County High School. The contest was the first official game on Lincoln County's new turf field.
Read MoreGarrard's back line and goalkeeper came up huge in a tight, 1-0 victory by the Golden Lions Boys Soccer team on Saturday, August 19. Goalkeeper Slade Skeens drew a shutout with five saves in the victory over Scott County.
Read MoreGarrard County's Girls Soccer Team faced Mercer County in a nail-biting match on August 17, 2023, that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Read MoreGarrard County's girls' volleyball team delivered a standout performance in their match against McCreary Central on August 17, scoring a decisive 3-0 victory. The match ended with the following set scores: 25-9, 25-16, 27-25.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear, who has made safety in all modes of transportation a hallmark of his administration, today announced grants totaling $1.25 million to help pay for new signals, lights and other safety improvements at 11 railroad crossings in eight Kentucky counties.
Read MoreRICHMOND, Ky. — Last week and throughout the weekend, EKU welcomed its largest freshman class in several years before the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 14. According to Dan Hendrickson, EKU’s associate vice president for student success, engagement and opportunity, EKU has experienced a nearly 30% increase since 2020 during a period of national enrollment decline. Along with increasing freshmen enrollment, EKU also had a 10% increase in returning students requesting housing. With the renovation of Mattox Hall, Housing & Residence Life was able to accommodate every student requesting a space.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC).
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. – As Labor Day quickly approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober, designated driver if festivities include alcohol.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (August 15, 2023) - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is inviting the public to review and comment on Kentucky’s newly revised State Wildlife Action Plan.
Read MoreThe Garrard County Volleyball Team triumphed over Estill County in a nail-biting three-set match on August 15, with a final score of 2-1. The teams battled fiercely, with Estill initially taking the lead (25-18). However, Garrard County made a strong comeback to win the subsequent sets 25-23 and 25-18.
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Golden Lion junior Zak Dailey celbrates with teammate Matthew Slone after Dailey scored one of his team-high three goals during an 8-2 shellacking over Casey County. (Photo by Brian Young)
Garrard County continues its winning ways with an 8-2 victory over Casey County on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The win improved the Golden Lions to 2-0-1 on the year with the only blemish being a 1-1 tie at Berea.
Read MoreLEXINGTON, KY (08/15/2023)-- Students recently have enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023. These students are about to discover what's wildly possible in a College at the heart of the Big Blue Nation. Among them are:
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On Monday, the GMS Lady Cougars basketball team honored Madison Day Leigh. The team Maddie game honored their coach who is very close to completing her final cancer treatments.
On Monday, the GMS Lady Cougars basketball team honored Madison Day Leigh. The team Maddie game honored their coach who is very close to completing her final cancer treatments.
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U.S. Representative Andy Barr spent a productive Monday morning engaging with his constituents in Garrard County.
Read MoreBLUE GRASS CHEMICAL ACTIVITY, RICHMOND, Ky. – Inspectors from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons conducted the final systematic stockpile verification inspection at the Blue Grass Chemical Activity on August 9.
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