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Muhlenberg County woman wins $70k online with Kentucky Lottery

Jacklyn Brooks (right) and her best friend Mandi Griggs at Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville. Source: Kentucky Lottery. MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – A Powderly, Kentucky woman is celebrating an over $70,000 win after playing a Kentucky Lottery Instant Play game. On May 1, Jacklyn Brooks wagered $2 on the Bluegrass Bucks game. After a bonus round, a release by the…

Schlosser to enter Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame

  FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Simpson County educator is being recognized nationally for his commitment to education. On Thursday, Simpson County Schools superintendent Tim Schlosser was announced as a 2024 Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame inductee. Schlosser was surprised with his induction announcement at a ceremony at Franklin-Simpson High School. The Hall of Fame honors educators who show exceptional leadership…

Burns selected as Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist

DALLAS, Texas – Western Kentucky University Baseball closer Mason Burns was named a Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist, the award committee announced Thursday in conjunction with the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. The Dick Howser Trophy is given annually to the top collegiate baseball player based on two rounds of national voting by NCBWA members. Of the 68 candidates, Burns is…

UPDATE: Missing Grayson County teen found safe

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office says Anthony Parks was located after being seen on television. Original Story  LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office says it is searching for 15-year-old Anthony H. Parks. According to the sheriff’s office, they entered a missing persons report for Parks on Tuesday, May 14 after Parks was last seen the…

Early in-person voting kicks off in Kentucky

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Early in-person voting has officially kicked off, with Election Day just a few days away. Early in-person voting began Thursday in Kentucky and runs to May 18. To find out when and where early voting will take place in your county , you can visit the State Board of Elections website at govote.ky.gov. Poll workers are…