Massie and Yarmuth disagree on U.S. military actions in middle east
08/26/2014 05:57 PM
As President Barack Obama approves U.S. spy flights over Syria to identify Islamic militant forces which have been plaguing Iraq and have beheaded an American journalist in the region, two Kentucky congressmen disagree on the need for military action — and the authority to take the action. U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Vanceburg, and U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, have a different view on what rights the president can take to bomb targets in Iraq — which has been on-going over... Read more 
KSU president's acts of kindness get worldwide attention
08/26/2014 05:33 PM
Dr. Raymond Burse just began serving as the interim president of Kentucky State University in July, but he’s already brought international notoriety to the school. The KSU Board of Regents named Burse to take over as interim president of Kentucky State University on July 1 after the retirement of Mary Evans Sias. Burse, previously served as president at KSU from 1982 to 1989. Later, he was an executive at General Electric for 17 years before retiring from that company in 2012. However,... Read more
State to extend control of Breathitt County public schools for three years
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
FRANKFORT — Breathitt County is not yet prepared to run its long-troubled school district, the Kentucky Board of Education unanimously decided Tuesday.Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Aug 27, 2014 1:27:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Grimes, McConnell clash at Red, White and Blue picnic
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
OWENSBORO — Emcee Kirk Kirkpatrick began the festivities with a challenge to the crowd to register and vote, and then he played a recording of the Call to the Post,Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Aug 27, 2014 12:08:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
The University of Kentucky plans to announce a $20 million federal research grant Wednesday to support development of a "new energy economy" in the state.Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Aug 26, 2014 9:58:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Now that the Louisville Metro Council has been told it can move ahead on raising the local minimum wage, a group of Democratic lawmakers have announced they’re moving forward with a proposal.As WFPL first reported Monday, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell told council members they have the authority to establish a wage rate separate from the rest of the state. [...]
Tue, Aug 26, 2014 7:28:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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