http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/?track=rss Headlines from centralkynews.com en ©2013, centralkynews.com Tue, 21 May 2013 11:07:00 -0400 http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-exstate-workers-reprimanded-for-ethics-violations-20130521,0,2730263.story?track=rss FRANKFORT (AP) — The Executive Branch Ethics Commission has handed down public reprimands and fines to three former employees in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:07:00 EDT By BEN KLEPPINGER http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/ij-minor-gas-leak-causes-temporary-evacuation-in-stanford-ky-20130520,0,607509.story?track=rss STANFORD — A gas leak Monday afternoon on Lancaster Street caused the evacuation of several homes, but no one was injured and responders were able to clear the scene in about half an hour. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/ij-no-one-badly-injured-in-11car-wreck-on-us-27-in-stanford-ky-20130520,0,4441660.story?track=rss STANFORD — No one was injured in a nine-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon on U.S. 27 just north of Lincoln County High School. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:00 EDT By KENDRA PEEK http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-eku-to-collaborate-with-bctc-on-bachelors-degree-20130521,0,3361500.story?track=rss In 2012, Boyle County was named a “Work Ready Community” by the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-sparrow-to-retire-from-tourism-post-20130521,0,2174237.story?track=rss FRANKFORT (KPNS) — Gov. Steve Beshear announced Friday that Marcheta Sparrow of Harrodsburg will retire May 31 from her post as Kentucky secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:49:00 EDT NOMAAN MERCHANT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-huge-tornado-hits-oklahoma-city-suburb-kills-37-20130520,0,375545.story?track=rss MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Search and rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and those numbers were expected to climb, officials said Tuesday. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-toastmasters-deem-danville-woman-a-competent-leader-20130520,0,6194333.story?track=rss After three starts, Stefanie Osterman, a self-proclaimed “professional quitter,” achieved the title of Competent Leader in the Toastmasters International organization, a nonprofit organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills worldwide. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:00 EDT By TODD KLEFFMAN http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-raddatz-returns-gets-centre-degree-while-telling-war-stories-to-grads-20130519,0,6825628.story?track=rss Martha Raddatz told one on herself Sunday during her commencement address to Centre College’s Class of 2013. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:27:00 EDT By TODD KLEFFMAN http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-from-abbottabad-to-fulbright-big-things-expected-of-centre-grad-jadoon-20130518,0,3177371.story?track=rss When Ibby Jadoon receives his diploma today, Centre College will be saying goodbye to one of its best and brightest. Sat, 18 May 2013 20:02:00 EDT By STEPHANIE COLLINS http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-update-cause-of-goose-greek-candle-co-fire-undetermined-20130518,0,2466670.story?track=rss LIBERTY — The odd, pungent combination of soothing aromas and smoldering debris filled the air as firefighters soaked what remained of Goose Creek Candle Co. with water Saturday morning. Sat, 18 May 2013 19:55:00 EDT