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Rosaries, gangs and the battle over religious symbols in schools
First Amendment CenterWhen Jake Balthazor was sent to the office by his teacher last week, imagine his surprise. After all, Jake hadn’t disrupted class, failed to do his homework or committed any other offense that might lead to disciplinary action at Coon Rapids High...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Teaching and Learning, Freedom of the Press, Students, Parenting
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Joseph Lee Witt: June 18, 2012
Joseph Lee Witt, 67, of Winchester, shared his final days and moments at home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, before succumbing to complications from terminal cancer at 11:35 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012. Born Sept. 19, 1944, in...
Tags: Cancer, Religion and Belief, Christianity
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50 Years Ago in Clark County
June 23, 1962 WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has sounded out Panama and Colombia about a study of sites in those two countries for a possible new Atlantic-Pacific ship canal, it was learned today. Experts say the Panama Canal, built in 1903,...
Tags: Panama
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High court rejects part of Arizona immigration law
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion on checking suspects' status could go forward. The court did not throw out the state provision requiring police...Tags: Clarence Thomas, Barack Obama, Laws, Illegal Immigrants, Sonia Sotomayor
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West Jessamine High School junior shines in wide range of academic competitions
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comLike most 16-year-olds, Kareem Omar is anxious to get his driver’s license. But he’ll be handling the controls of an airplane by himself before ever driving a car solo. Aerospace engineering is just one of many academic pursuits for the...Tags: Government, Teaching and Learning, Hobbies, Science and Technology, Colleges and Universities
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Danville's Centre College lands another vice-presidential debate
dbrock@amnews.comEleven years after the nation’s collective attention was drawn to Centre College for a vice-presidential debate, the school learned Monday it has snagged the coveted hosting gig a second time. “I’m here to tell you the debate is in...Tags: Dick Cheney, Joe Lieberman, Elections, Boca Raton, Lobbying
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President Barack Obama congratulates 2012 Kentucky Wildcats, commends their teamwork
The Winchester SunWASHINGTON — The Big Blue Nation invaded the East Room of the White House Friday afternoon as President Barack Obama honored the 2012 National Championship team in front of a packed room filled with cheering fans, family members and friends....Tags: John Calipari, Barack Obama, Anthony Davis, Politics, White House
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UK Basketball: White House visit was special for UK fan living in Washington
Special to the AdvocateIn the days following our beloved Cats winning the national championship, I couldn’t help but feel like I missed out. I received pictures and videos of the mayhem in Lexington, the raising of the banner in Rupp Arena and the sheer joy that...Tags: United Kingdom, Anthony Davis, Human Interest, Animals, Politics
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In Missouri, perils and politics of `don¿t say gay¿
If 20 Republican lawmakers in Missouri have their way, it will soon be illegal for administrators, teachers and even students to talk about homosexuality in the state’s public schools. Derided as the “don’t say gay” bill by...Tags: Bullying, Minority Groups, Teaching and Learning, Freedom of the Press, Students
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Kentucky girls honored for volunteer efforts
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honored Kentucky's top two youth volunteers during its 17th annual State Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Julia Higginbotham, 18, of Salvisa, was honored for founding an annual campaign that has provided...
Tags: Super Bowl, Awards and Prizes, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies, Eli Manning
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Education briefs for May 10
East Middle students visit DC About 100 students from East Jessamine Middle School traveled to Washington, D.C., April 25-29. Students visited historic sites and national monuments in the nation’s capital as well as Mount Vernon and Naval Academy...Tags: Schools, Eastern Kentucky University, Teaching and Learning, Financial Aid, United States Naval Academy
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Norton Center unveils new season
jbrummett@amnews.comThe 2012-2013 season at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts will feature acts ranging from The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma and Huey Lewis and the News to the rock musical “Hair” and “Yellow Dubmarine,” a reggae...Tags: Alison Krauss, William Bolcom, Ceremonies, Abigail Washburn, Edmond Rostand
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