FEEL GOOD FRIDAY – Children’s Book Donations
For this weeks Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we take a look at how the community is still coming together almost one year after the the December Tornadoes.
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SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Christmas In Kentucky
For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with Dr. Christy Spurlock of the Kentucky Museum to find out all the fun activities going down at the Kentucky Museum for Christmas In Kentucky. For more info click here.
PET OF THE DAY – DIESEL
Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Diesel! He is a bit timid but will warm up to after showing him how much love you can give. Be sure to adopt Diesel from the BG/Warren County Humane Society today.
LIVING WELL – World Aids Day
Thursday was World Aids Day, and the Biden administration announced a new strategy to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic as a public health threat by 2030. The five-year plan will focus on collaboration in fighting the disease, addressing equity issues and the stigma and discrimination around HIV and strengthening public health initiatives. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill…
Simpson County hosting holiday lighting contest
FRANKLIN, Ky. – You may have fond memories of seeing houses draped in lights throughout neighborhoods each year. In Simpson County, the Franklin Electric Plant Board and Simpson County Tourism are encouraging that same spirit with a contest. The contest has three residential categories for houses, including the Shining Bright Home Award and The Clark Griswold Award, which will go…
Netflix to add ‘That ’90s Show’ starting in January
(CNN) – Netflix just dropped a teaser clip for its sequel series to “That ’70s Show.” It was a hit sit-com set in the ’70s, which aired in the ’90s and early 2000’s. The sequel, “That ’90s Show,” takes place two decades later and features the children of the teenagers in the original. Actors Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp,…
Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylor Perry dead at 84
Source: Getty Images via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry has died at the age of 84. Through a spectacular and sometimes controversial career, Perry was the first pitcher to win the CY Young in both the national and American leagues. With 314 career wins and more than 3,500 strikeouts in his 22-year career, Perry…
You can have your own Small Town Christmas in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County is offering a small town experience this Saturday. If you want to get into the Christmas spirit, the Downtown Square in Franklin will host several events between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. If you want to get an early start, events will kick off with a 4-H holiday craft bazaar from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30…
Beshear announces female-only detention center to open
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – In order to increase safety for Kentucky youth in state custody, Beshear announced a female-only detention center. During a Team Kentucky update, the governor said the new detention center will open in Campbell County. Beginning this month, females between the ages of 11 and 18 ordered by courts to secure detention will stay at the DJJ…
Section of North Jackson Highway in Barren County closed for accident reconstruction
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Managements is warning of a closure related to yesterday’s fatal accident. North Jackson Highway (US 31-E), where the fatality occurred yesterday, has a closure until around 12:30 p.m. The Kentucky State Police will be doing a daylight reconstruction and drone flight of the scene. Please stay clear of the area if possible. A…
