Sen. McConnell honors veterans at dedication of Fallen Heroes Sculpture in Shelbyville
11/11/2015 04:40 PM
SHELBYVILLE — The names of 106 fallen soldiers who served in the four major conflicts of the 20th century were read aloud next to the Fallen Heroes Sculpture at Veteran’s Park in Shelbyville. As leaves fell from the trees surrounding the monument and onlookers, the four veterans, including 99-year old former Gen. Ronald Van Stockum, stepped to the podium to read from a list of Shelbyville veterans who died serving their country. Stockum was the first to read from his list... Read more 
World War II veteran who survived attack on Pearl Harbor honored in Williamstown
11/11/2015 03:42 PM
WILLIAMSTOWN – A tradition continued in Williamstown on Wednesday as Grant County honored one of their own on Veterans Day in a ceremony at Williamstown High School. Holton Smith, 94, was honored as the 2015 Williamstown Veteran of the Year. Smith enlisted in the Air Force in 1941 and flew 52 reconnaissance missions; flying a P-38 aircraft while photographing identified locations for the government. Smith had some hair-raising experiences such as, being chased by Russian aircraft that were heavily armed while... Read more
Gov.-elect Bevin's transition team releases website for non-merit applicants
11/11/2015 02:50 PM
Gov.-elect Matt Bevin’s transition team unveiled a website on Wednesday for those interested in applying for any of the hundreds of non-merit positions that will be available in his administration. The site, www.bevintransition.com, features an application process for candidates “who share (Bevin’s) conservative values, his unwavering commitment to the best interests of the people, and his willingness to work long hard hours to fulfill public responsibilities.” The website will fall under the purview of volunteers on Bevin’s non-merit Personnel Advisory Committee until... Read more
Louisville has a reputation as a tough place to develop property, says the head of the city’s economic development agency. For a developer to gain approval to build or redevelop buildings or land, he or she must adhere to form districts and an expansive land development code, not to mention ensuring that plans align with the demands of architectural or overlay district review committees, said Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, chief of Louisville Forward. In all, developing in Louisville can be an arduous process, Wiederwohl said during a Louisville Forum event on Wednesday dedicated to preservation issues in the city. That multi-layered entitlement process is designed to protect the city’s [...]
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If each U.S. state were its own country, Kentucky would have the seventh-highest incarceration rate in the world, according to a recent analysis by the Prison Policy Initiative. The report found that the U.S. incarcerates “716 people for every 100,000 residents, more than any other country.” Kentucky was above the national average, with a rate of 948 people per 100,000 residents. Many countries with high incarceration rates are facing large-scale internal conflicts. In the United States, though, this isn’t the case. “If we compare the incarceration rates of individual U.S. states and territories with that of other nations, for example, we see that [...]
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When a federal judge asked Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ six deputy clerks in September if they would abide by his order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, the lone objector had a conflict beyond any on religious grounds. Nathan Davis is the 21-year-old son of Kim Davis, herself the child and deputy of the previous county clerk. She hired Nathan in January onto the low rung of her payroll at $12.50 an hour. And while Nathan Davis is otherwise another desk worker in an innocuous county office, he symbolizes a phenomenon that has deep roots in Kentucky: nepotism. For all [...]
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Analysis: Rand Paul finally finds a groove, but he's still a long shot for the nomination
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Unlike previous attempts to stand out in a crowded field, Rand Paul found his stride at Tuesday night's Republican presidential debate by staying faithful to his political ideology, engaging Marco…Click to Continue » [...]
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Marco Rubio emerged unscathed. Ben Carson defended his integrity. Donald Trump flashed his dominant personality. And Jeb Bush avoided disaster.Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Nov 11, 2015 8:12:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
The Republican presidential candidates are debating for the fourth time in the 2016 nomination contest, this time in Milwaukee, as they compete to narrow down the wide-open contest.Click to Continue » [...]
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