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Education briefs for Jan. 31
EJMS to host regional Governor’s Cup contest East Jessamine Middle School will host 15 local schools Saturday, Feb. 2, at the 16th Region Governor’s Cup Competition, an academic event sponsored by the Kentucky Association for Academic...Tags: Forbes.com LLC, Human Interest, Schools, Middle Schools, Executive Branch
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The Civil War divided Clark County's Jackson family and many others
One of the many tragedies of the Civil War was the divided loyalties that led to Kentuckians fighting on opposite sides. Being a border state, Kentucky saw many instances of “brother against brother” during the war. A number of well known...
Tags: Armed Forces, Career and Workplace, Slavery, Murfreesboro, Ulysses S. Grant
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Assembly faces no shortage of issues in 2013's short session
Greetings and best wishes for a new year. A new year also marks a new season in your state capital. On Tuesday, the Senate convened for the 2013 30-day General Assembly session. The first week is traditionally an “organizational” week in which...Tags: U.S. Senate, Budgets and Budgeting, Public Employees, Politics, Government Health Care
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Buford: ARC system must be put in place for state pension plan
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comKentucky lawmakers will have much to digest during the 2013 short session of the General Assembly, which will kick off Tuesday. The state’s pension fund and its $30 billion shortfall is at the top of the “to do” list, said state Sen....Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Health Insurance Cost, U.S. Senate, Juvenile Delinquency, Social Sciences
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State Rep. Mayfield talks about 2013 Kentucky General Assembly session
The Winchester SunState Rep. Donna Mayfield, R-Winchester, will begin her second term in Frankfort Jan. 8, and she is optimistic about what can be accomplished this year, despite the short 30-day session. “I’d like to see us accomplish what we need to...Tags: Jerry Abramson , Labor Legislation, Politics, Career and Workplace, Interior Policy
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Governor launches designated-driver campaign
news@jessaminejournal.comGov. Steve Beshear launched Kentucky’s HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers on Friday, encouraging people to participate in designated driving programs throughout Kentucky and the nation. The national campaign was established by the family of Navy...Tags: Business, Transportation Accidents, Elections, Annapolis, Motorvehicle Accidents
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War of 1812 Bicentennial: Kentucky enters the war
Editor's note: This is the unabridged version of the condensed article that appeared in the Jan. 17 Interior Journal. This article is the first in a series to commemorate the War of 1812 Bicentennial. The Congress of the United States has...
Tags: George Washington, Human Interest, Zachary Taylor, U.S. Congress, National Government
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EDITORIAL: When in doubt, agencies should leave doors open to public
It's not often we can applaud an elected official for his devotion to transparency and openness, so we jump at any chance to do so. Today we applaud Boyle County Judge-Executive Harold McKinney. McKinney walked away from a meeting of the Economic...Tags: Elections, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Justice System, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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Looking Back: Lewis owned hundreds of acres of land in Kentucky
Contributing WriterEditor’s note: This the first of a two-part series about Jacqueline Amber Lewis, who was among the first settlers in the Forkland community in Western Boyle County. Jaqueline Amber Lewis, a pioneer who came west from Virginia in early 1800, owned...Tags: Pittsylvania County, U.S. Senate, Clarence Thomas, Nancy Walker, Inventories
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Editorial: Fireworks change set off by rule-breakers
The Nicholasville City Commission’s decision to regulate what types of fireworks could be sold and set off within city limits was a tough call, and The Journal feels it was the correct one. On one hand, city leaders had to weigh the right of those...Tags: Politics, Public Officials
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Lincoln County commemorates 200 years since involvement in War of 1812
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — About 200 years ago, the United States was at war with Great Britain, and Lincoln County citizens were leaving prominent marks in history. To commemorate the contributions to the War of 1812 by Lincoln County natives such as William...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, War of 1812, Executive Branch, Politics
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Lincoln commemorates 200 years since involvement in War of 1812
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — Around 200 years ago, the U.S. was at war with Great Britain and Lincoln County citizens were leaving prominent marks in history. In order to commemorate the contributions to the War of 1812 by Lincoln County natives like William...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, War of 1812, Politics, Executive Branch
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