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Today's News

  • Way We Were: WESTERN LADY EAGLES HEADED TO REGION

    50 YEARS AGO
    Thursday, March 5, 1964
    Winset Samuel Webb was on the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences for the first semester. A son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Webb, of Route 2, he earned a perfect 4.0 standing. A graduate of Anderson High School, he was a senior at the university.

    Paul Dedman Shelton, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelton, fell as he was leaving school Tuesday afternoon and suffered a cut over his right eye. A local physician treated him.

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  • Church briefs: 3-5-14

    ‘Joyful Noise Gospel Choir’ concert
    to be held in Harrodsburg
    St. Peter African American Episcopal Church will be hosting Georgetown College’s “Joyful Noise Gospel Choir” in concert on March 23 at 3:30 p.m.
    St. Peter African American Episcopal Church is located at 225 W. Lexington Avenue, Harrodsburg.
    For questions, please contact Sherry Green at 859-621-3728 or email sherrygreen1955@yahoo.com.

    Lawrenceburg resident begins
     Lexington ministry

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  • Don’t fly from faith when anxious; fight for faith

    Anxiety is a dark companion. The Apostle Paul, writing to Roman Christians about his struggles in living the Christian life says, “When I want to do right, evil lies close at hand” (Romans 7:21). While this refers specifically to the sin nature that is still present in every child of God, one common manifestation of this is anxiety and worry. For most people anxiety is close at hand, lurking in the shadows. It is easily provoked, and with much difficulty is it dealt with.

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  • District court docket: 3-5-14

    Judge Donna Dutton heard the following cases during Anderson District Court proceedings on December 16, 2013.
    Donald E. Hudson, arraignment, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security – pleaded guilty, $243, installment/deferred payment Mar. 24.
    Eric D. Jarboe, hearing, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security – $268, installment/deferred payment Apr. 21.

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  • Kentucky rising junior may win scholarship, photo shoot in contest

    A rising junior at one of Kentucky’s public or private high schools will win a $500 scholarship and a photo shoot at his or her school through the “Promote Your School” scholarship contest, sponsored by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
    To enter, the student must submit an essay about one of these subjects:
    · What my aspiration for my generation is.
    · How I am preparing for my future.
    · How my education plans will affect my community.

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  • Ward Elementary releases fourth, fifth grade honor roll lists

    Emma B. Ward recently released its fifth grade honor roll and honor roll students for Thompson, Sims and Spivey fourth grade classes. Students named to the honor roll from Crystal Darnell’s fourth grade classroom were not available as of press time.

    Fifth grade

    All A’s
    Haley Abell
    Tyler Case
    Alaina Drake
    Olivia Drury
    Nathan Eccles
    Abby Fife
    Nicholas Hardin
    Farrah Haynes
    Weston Holloman
    Justin Hunter
    Madison Hurst
    Lindsey Isaac

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  • Education briefs: 3-5-14

    Lawrenceburg student
    participates in
    Posters-at-the-Capitol event
    Andrew Monarch of Lawrenceburg was scheduled to participate in Posters-at-the-Capitol, a showcase of Kentucky undergraduate research, on Feb. 27 at the capitol building rotunda, according to a news release.
    Monarch, a political science major at the University of Louisville, presented his research poster titled “Liquor Licensing in the Commonwealth.”  

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  • Anderson County Jail Log: 3-5-14

    The following people were arrested and transported to jail during the past week, according to information released Monday by Anderson County Jailer Joani Clark. There were 91 people arrested in February, according to Clark.

    Feb. 24
    Ronnie Maples, Rockcastle County warrant, by the Kentucky state police.

    Feb. 25
    Glen Abner, failure to appear, by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.
    Elizabeth Dennis, two counts probation violation, by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.

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  • National Guard Memorial fundraiser to be held March 8

    A National Guard Memorial fundraiser and cook out is scheduled to be held March 8 at the Lawrenceburg Walmart beginning at 10 a.m., according to a news release.
    “At the present time our nation does not have a memorial for the U.S. National Guard men and women that have given their lives to keep us free,” organizers said. “Local Walmarts are helping raise funds to see that this happens.”
    The memorial is planned to be located in Frankfort at the Boone National Guard Armory.

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  • Anderson finalist to compete in May pageant

    Abigail Alexander, daughter of Lucy Alexander, has been chosen as a state finalist for the National American Miss Kentucky pageant to be held May 9-11 in Louisville.
    The pageant is held for girls ages 7 to 9, according to a news release.
    Alexander, 9, is sponsored by Margaret Armstrong, Valerie Alexander, Bobby Alexander and Noal Cotton Jr.
    Her activities include soccer, gymnastics, cheerleading, reading and writing and she participates in the Girl Scouts.

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