FRANKFORT, KY — On Thursday, February 4, 2021, the Kentucky Smart on Crime Coalition released the following statement after the Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee advanced SB 84, dubbed “Dignity Bill Part 2” and sponsored by Senator Julie Raque Adams. The legislation is aimed at providing pregnant women in incarceration the necessary resources for a safe and health pregnancy.
WILLIAMSBURG, KY (February 10, 2021) - The Whitley County Sheriff's Department is reporting that their office has conducted significant drug investigations over the past 10 days leading to drug related arrests and ongoing investigations.
LONDON, KY — A Corbin, KY, man, John Helton, was sentenced to 264 months or 22 years in federal prison on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom, after previously being convicted of armed methamphetamine trafficking and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - Light precipitation is expected to arrive early Wednesday, and could lead to a light glaze for some areas early. However, a better surge of precipitation is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday. Significant icing is expected, leading to power outages, tree damage, and treacherous travel. Now is the time to prepare!
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Dylan Messer arrested Ryan P. Wolf age 36 of East Bernstadt on Sunday afternoon February 7, 2021 at approximately 1:58 PM.
By: Rep. James Tipton and Brigitte Blom Ramsey
Left: Rep. James Tipton represents District 53 (Anderson, Bullitt and Spencer counties) - Right: Brigitte Blom Ramsey is President and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
The General Assembly has an opportunity in this legislative session to invest in the capacity of our teachers to improve student success in third grade reading and mathematics. House Bill 271, along with a $1 million appropriation in the budget, would create the Kentucky Early Entry Initiative, a partnership with the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and a proven way to strengthening teaching and learning for Kentucky’s young students.
