Kentucky Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearms Offense

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FRANKFORT, KY— A Lexington, Ky., man, Fredrick Lester Jr., 40, was sentenced to 79 months in federal prison on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove, for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and felon in possession of firearms.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell

McConnell: "Profoundly Unpresidential"

'The President's rant yesterday was incorrect, incoherent, and beneath his office... A President shouting that 52 Senators and millions of Americans are racist unless he gets whatever he wants is proving exactly why the Framers built the Senate to check his power. This whole display is the best possible argument for preserving the Senate rules that extend deliberation, force bipartisan compromise, and let cooler heads prevail. Nothing proves it better than this episode.'

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding President Biden's speech in Georgia yesterday:

Sheriff Patrick Robinson

Clay County, Kentucky Sheriff's Office annual Activity Report released for 2021

MANCHESTER, KY (January 12, 2022) - Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson would like to announce the 2021 yearly Clay County Sheriff's Office Activity Report:

Jimmy Dean Gray

Arrest at Crash Scene on Kentucky Route 472 during Snow Emergency in Laurel County

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9/shift Sgt. Mehler arrested Jimmy Dean Gray age 58 of London on Thursday evening January 6, 2022 at approximately 5:30 PM.

Federal Student Loan Repayment Postponed Until May

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FRANKFORT, KY — Borrowers who were able to pause their federal student loan repayment will see their repayments postponed. 

ADAMS TO JOIN NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY STEERING COMMITTEE

 Will Help Lead National Voter Registration Efforts

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FRANKFORT, KY – Secretary of State Michael Adams has been selected to serve on the National Voter Registration Day Steering Committee.

 

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