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Witnesses at demotion hearing say West Jessamine High School principal Ed Jones interfered with athletics

By Jonathan Kleppinger — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:02:00 EDT

Jones' witnesses yet to take the stand in recessed hearing

The demotion of West Jessamine High School principal Ed Jones came because of multiple allegations of Jones interfering with athletics programs that involved his son over the last four school years, according to the superintendent.

Two arrests made in Nicholasville murder case

By Mike Moore — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:08:00 EDT

Nicholasville police investigating first murder since 2000

Nicholasville police have arrested two people in connection to the shooting and subsequent death of 30-year-old Pascual Hernandez, which occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday, June 9.

It's a Dud: Ordinance amendment driving fireworks vendors away

By Amelia Orwick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:48:00 EDT

Since the Nicholasville City Commission amended an ordinance this spring to make the sale and setting off of certain fireworks illegal, many vendors have decided to forgo the sale of fireworks in the area altogether.

Victim in Sunday shooting near Rebel Road in Nicholasville has died

By Mike Moore — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:17:00 EDT

The Nicholasville Police Department is investigating its first murder case in more than 13 years after a man discovered shot near 231 Rebel Road died.

Turning the Page: Vibrant 3-year-old presses on with leukemia in remission

By Amelia Orwick — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:42:00 EDT

Abrielle Brewsaugh of Wilmore loves reading, painting, coloring and blowing bubbles. She also loves going to the “doctor’s house” for treatment of her acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Environmental Activism: Warner Elementary teachers report huge improvements in school atmosphere

By Jonathan Kleppinger — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:27:00 EDT

When a statewide teacher survey on working conditions came out for the first time two years ago, it threw up red flags on the leadership and the environment at Warner Elementary School. Principal Val Gallutia said then that he wanted to have “frank conversations” to address concerns and make changes. The school’s response over the last two years seems to have worked brilliantly.

Motorcyclist fires shots at Nicholasville police officer

By Mike Moore — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:55:00 EDT

Officer unharmed, police continue search

Nicholasville police are searching for a man they say shot at one of their officers early Saturday morning.

Man injured in Monday wreck has died

Journal staff report — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:46:00 EDT

The man who was critically injured in a wreck Monday afternoon in Nicholasville has died.

One critically injured in two-vehicle wreck

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:55:00 EDT

A wreck Monday afternoon has left one person critically injured.

Nicholasville police investigating Sunday shooting

By Mike Moore — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:55:00 EDT

Nicholasville police are searching for a someone who shot a man near 231 Rebel Road early Sunday morning.