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“I write what I live, past and present”

Morehead State University retiree Garry Barker's latest book, "Kentucky Waltz," won the 2008 Kentucky Literary Award for fiction presented by Western The award and $1000 honorarium were presented during the ... via WMKY-FM Morehead

“Stuff like this is senseless. There's no need for it and it seems to be growing”

Animal abuse and neglect are problems officials say are getting worse every day. via WKYT-TV Lexington

“As I see it, (the blows) support two different acts”

Was William Ryan Dixon's constitutional protection against double jeopardy violated when he was convicted in a 2004 attack on a Russell video store manager? And, did the judge in Dixon's trial make a mistake ... via Independent

Anyone who grew up in Appalachia knows the down-home delight of chomping down on a "Moon Pie" and swigging down some cold "RC Cola," especially during the halcyon days of a youthful, sweltering summer. via WKYT-TV Lexington

“It's part of the cabinet's mission to maintain a reliable transportation system.”

More than $2 million in contracts awarded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will mean upgrades to nearly 11 miles of roadways in Carter, Fleming and Boyd counties in Department of Highways District 9. ... via Independent

Web produced by: Jessica Noll The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6. ... via Cincypost.Com

“There are a lot of problems at that jail right now”

State police detectives are investigating allegations made against staff members at the Carter County Detention Center following reports about "assaults involving inmates," according to Kentucky State Police ... via Independent

“We had eight or 10 that we thought were going to be dead before the end of the day”

Rowan County Sheriff Jack Carter said Wednesday he was still shaken by the scene he encountered the previous day at a horse farm off Ky. via Independent

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McQueary are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth McQueary, to Jeryd Cain Flynn, son of Mr. via Commonwealth Journal

A man who had denied shoving baby wipes down an infant's throat last fall entered a guilty plea on charges of second- degree assault and criminal abuse in Johnson Circuit Court on Friday. via Independent

“We're thinking it could possibly outgrow that, so the location might be changing”

By Samantha Swindler / Managing Editor Members of Jackson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church are planning a fundraiser gospel concert to help the family of their late pastor, the Rev. via TheTimesTribune.com

Posted Friday, April 4, 2008 ; 09:42 AM Updated Friday, April 4, 2008 ; 10:37 AM Emergency officials ask motorists to drive with caution. via WOWK

“Whether it's a presidential election, senatorial, gubernatorial, or state or county race. The party has to rise to the occasion”

Just as the Democratic presidential campaigns are eyeing the Bluegrass state, Kentucky Democrats will begin the process of choosing delegates to the upcoming county, state and national Democratic conventions. via Independent

South Kentucky RECC recently presented $479,000 in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture to the Somerset-Pulaski County Development Foundation to assist with the construction of the proposed ... via Commonwealth Journal

“We wanted to talk to him because he was the last adult to see Bradden alive”

Clarence David Mullins was formally sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for killing 17-month-old Bradden Callopy. via The Sentinel-Echo

The Boyd County Fiscal Court has filed suit against former Boyd County Clerk Doris Stephens Hollan. via Independent

“Some suspects have been identified. A number have not yet been identified”

An Eastern Kentucky University student hospitalized earlier this month after he allegedly was hazed by Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members may be one of many victims, Richmond Police said Tuesday. via Richmond Register

“We want to get these issues resolved outside the courtroom to keep our governments from digging into the public purse to spend funds they could otherwise spend to enhance the lives of their citizens”

Some relief may be coming for Kentucky cities and counties forced to pay insurance companies refunds years after the money has already been spent. via Independent

“They're really doing what it takes to realize their dream, and I'm happy to be a part of that”

Raymond 'Butch' Meyer began growing a few grapevines on his property in Shepherdsville in 1972. via The Courier-Journal

Republican U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers came to Frankfort on Thursday and lent a hand to a Democratic Kentucky lawmaker's bill designed to make it easier to improve water quality. via Independent