General Assembly Continues to Work to Help and Remember Our Military Men and Women

Memorial Day is upon us, a time when we gather to remember those who have fought and in some cases died for our country
BCHS Rocket Teams competes in Team America Rocketry Challenge

BCHS Rocket Team 2 placed 33rd in the Top 100 teams of the Team America Rocketry Challenge
Read moreNew Website Gives Food Benefits Customers Better Service

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County jobless rates released for April 2012 to April 2013

Unemployment rates decreased in 49 Kentucky counties between April 2012 and April 2013
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Governor Steve Beshear today announced A&R Logistics Inc., a leading provider of dry bulk transportation and logistics solutions to the plastics, chemical, agricultural and food industries in North America, plans to move its corporate headquarters to Louisville, creating 50 jobs and investing more than $3 million in the project.
Read moreUSDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers Seeks Nominations

The U.S. Departmen t of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a Notice of Solicitation for Nominations for its Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers for 2-year membership terms in the Federal Register dated April 30, 2013.
Read moreLiving History Program Presented at Columbus-Belmont State Park for National Trails Day June 1

Kentucky State Police Announce Top Trooper, Detective, CVE Officer

The Kentucky State Police recognized top officers at a ceremony in Frankfort on May 23.
Read moreOfficers Honored At Awards Ceremony

Photo from left to right: Tpr. Jonathan McGehee, Lt. Brenton Ford, Det. Daniel Morck, and Sr. Tpr. Timothy Sales
On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the Kentucky State Police announced the 2012 Trooper of the Year, Detective of the Year, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer of the Year and other awards for acts of bravery, life-saving, professionalism and dedication to duty at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort.
Read moreGov. Beshear Announces Dorman Products to Expand in Gallatin County, Add 80 Jobs

“We are excited to see Dorman grow in Gallatin County, creating 80 new jobs and investing $6.5 million. This is a company with a wide range of automotive products, literally covering all aspects of vehicles from bumper to bumper.”
Read morePublic Comment Sought on Report About Stream Impairments in Hardwick Creek Watershed

The Energy and Environment Cabinet is seeking public comment until June 24, 2013, on a draft report addressing E. coli impairments in five stream segments within the Hardwick Creek watershed located in Powell and Estill counties.
Read morePlanned I-65 Detours for Bridge Construction (KY 218) at Horse Cave, KY

On May 29th, Scotty’s Contracting and Stone, Inc., in cooperation with law enforcement, will be closing the northbound lanes of I-65 at the Exit 58 interchange and detouring traffic up the ramp, across KY 218, and back on to I-65.
Read moreClean Up Day at Frankfort State Hospital and School Cemetery

From 1860 to 1972, thousands of Kentuckians from
all across the Commonwealth lived at Frankfort State Hospital and School.
Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Victims of Oklahoma Tornadoes

Campbellsville University honors 160 teachers throughout 59 Kentucky school districts for excellence









