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Ariel Harris, a sophomore at Adair County High School, is one of 60 students selected to participate in The Center for Rural Development's Rogers Scholars program.

When it comes to Kentucky's congressional delegation, this much is sure: U.S. Rep.

Kelsey Meece, Mikaela Surber, Katie Countryman and Brent Joplin, all of Somerset, are among 60 students selected to participate in The Center for Rural Development's Rogers Scholars program.

Byron Crawford has story on Adair Co., KY oil this morning Adair County's fame as oil exporting country spread across Kentucky You may want to rush out and buy a copy of The Courier Journal Sunday paper this ... via Columbia Magazine

“I'm from Murray and we used to leave our house unlocked and keys in the car. But that's not the way it is anymore. Crime has caught up with Murray”

A tense morning for parents and students in Murray, Kentucky. A shooting near the elementary school sent the entire independent school district into lockdown. via WPSD-TV Paducah

“Boy Scouts is a wonderful program that reinforces what is being taught in the family and church”

U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers, KY-05, presents J.W. Grabeel with the "Hal Rogers Leadership Award" for his dedication and service to Boy Scouts. via Commonwealth Journal

“This year, their donation helped make the spring cleanup one of our most successful.”

Outdoor Venture is Silver Sponsor PRIDE Spring Cleanup Outdoor Venture Corporation donated $5,000 to support southern and eastern Kentucky's annual Spring Cleanup campaign. via Columbia Magazine

“Wal-Mart's sponsorship of the Spring Cleanup is a great example of the role good corporate citizens can play. This donation will ensure volunteers have the cleanup supplies they need and recognition they deserve for caring for our environment.”

PRIDE Spring Cleanup: Wal-Mart is top sponsor By Brent Lackey Wal-Mart helped kick off the 2008 PRIDE Spring Cleanup on April 5 when Senior Public Affairs Manager Jason Wetzel presented a check for $8,000 to ... via Columbia Magazine

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill yesterday that would make it a felony to torture a cat or dog. via The Courier-Journal

CAMPTON, Ky. An Eastern Kentucky man was killed yesterday after climbing over a safety barrier and falling over a rock edge at Red River Gorge, police said. via The Courier-Journal

A body found early this morning in the Red River Gorge has been identified State police say he's 29 year-old Donnie Rogers of Irvine. via WTVQ Lexington

“Clean roads say a lot about a community”

Columbia wins First Place PRIDE anti-litter award With one photograph of Mayor Bell, Sonya Roy, accepting award By Brent Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The City of Columbia earned a 1st Place trophy in the ... via Columbia Magazine

“If you don't like the weather in Kentucky, wait about 15 minutes and it's sure to change.”

"Everybody talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it," according to Ben Franklin , Will Rogers , Mark Twain . via TheTimesTribune.com

“Let's remember the higher power we answer to, and to whom we are ultimately accountable”

"Celebrate, connect, and care." The message of a local pastor was repeated at a national level last week when Dr. via Commonwealth Journal

“We're a tough community and we're all fighters and we'll all pull through this”

Seven people died in Kentucky during brutal storms that raced across the state, causing widespread damage and power outages. via Lexington Herald-Leader

“I got one report of a limb down across a house in the Woodstock area ... that's all”

Despite the sinister wail of tornado warning sirens early Wednesday, Pulaski countians apparently escaped the wrath of a springlike storm system that left a wide trail of destruction and deaths across Kentucky, ... via Commonwealth Journal

“We're still searching, still recovering people, but a lot of people don't have a way to call for help”

Seven people died in Kentucky after brutal storms raced across the state, leaving a wide trail of destruction, officials said. via Lexington Herald-Leader

“And the new job training initiative will enhance our economic development efforts in Bell and surrounding counties, giving residents more career options.”

Special to the Daily News WASHINGTON, DC. - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers announced recently that Congress approved $2.04 million that will protect the environment in the Middlesboro area and build a new ... via Middlesboro Daily News

“Based on the evidence, I accept responsibility for Ms. Shaheen's death, and the loss the family now feels”

Years after the idea for a coast-to-coast interstate that would run through southern Kentucky was introduced, the first mile of Interstate 66 has yet to be paved. via Lexington Herald-Leader

“I look at all the attributes of him, and given the field, I think he would make the best president”

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, KILLED BY CAR ON MAN O' WAR A Lexington man died yesterday morning from injuries he suffered when he was struck by a car. via Lexington Herald-Leader