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Who are the Kentucky recipients for 2024 Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus? See the list

The Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus is back, and 12 Kentucky bookstore employees are 2024 recipients. The complete list was published by the American Booksellers associations and includes Louisville stores A Novel Romance and Carmichael's Bookstore. Here are the 2024 recipients:

Toyota Kentucky to invest $922M to build advanced paint facility

GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Transformation continues at Toyota Kentucky with a $922 million investment to build a new advanced paint facility and further support electrification efforts. The facility is designed to improve operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance the quality of vehicle finishes.

As the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry marks its 100th edition, what does the rivalry need to burn hotter?

Syracuse and Georgetown first met in 1930, but the rivalry really started in 1980. What does the series need to continue to mean something?

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

NCAA Men’s XC Regionals

Team Scores 1. Virginia 79; 2. North Carolina 85; 3. Eastern Kentucky 105; 4. Virginia Tech 128; 5. Wake Forest 134; 6. Furman 141; 7. NC State 218; 8. Liberty 250; 9. Duke 268; 10. Kentucky 279.

Kentucky shouldn’t let ‘big lies’ about public schools work on passing Amendment 2 | Opinion

Who is going to believe taking money out of the Kentucky public school system is going to benefit teachers? A: Some people will.

Upcoming Halloween Events

With Halloween around the corner, several churches, schools and businesses are hosting festivities to celebrate the spooky, sugar-fueled holiday. Below is a list of locations, dates and times for vari

Halloween Events in the area

Residential Trick or Treat will be observed in Clark and Floyd counties on Thursday, Oct. 31.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Lady Eagles, Lady Pirates wrap up regular season with wins; Lady Indians fall

The Lady Eagles (11-8) wrapped up the regular-season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Mercer County (12-10) on Thursday in Harrodsburg.

Is college football’s parity improving, or is it a midseason mirage? 15 thoughts on the first half

Lastly, aside from some Pac-12/Mountain West realignment drama, and a couple of days where UNLV was the center of the NIL universe, the focus has mostly been on the field, with no early season head coach firings and limited hot seat talk outside of Gainesville. If the second half of the season can match the first, we should be in for quite a ride.

Council sets tax rate, hears business park opposition

The Georgetown City Council unanimously voted to set the property tax rate for this year at 6.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. This rate is unchanged from fiscal year

Best Cities for Federal Style Architecture

Wall St. Insights Federal architecture emerged out of the American desire to establish a cultural identity distinct from British influence. Some iconic Federal style buildings include the Massachusetts State House,

Computer programs monitor students’ every word in the name of safety

Amid growing worries about mental health and violence, many schools buy computer programs to monitor what students read on school-issued devices.

Former Wayland Baptist president David Jester dies at 94

David Linville Jester, the ninth president of Wayland Baptist University, died Tuesday in his Kentucky home. He was 94.

Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: October NKY Sports Hall of Fame induction draws SRO crowd to Park Hills

The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame inductions crowd was “the largest I’ve ever seen in my 22 years,” Vice-president Kenney Shields said of the standing-room-only get-together at The Arbors in Park Hills.

College basketball rankings: CBS Sports Top 100 And 1 best teams for the 2024-25 season

Coaches already in full-throat before the season is in full throe. Find a quiet spot and, if you really try hard enough, you'll hear college basketball building for its long-awaited return in the first week of November.

‘Thrilled to Give’ benefits AMEN House in Georgetown

While the event might be spooky-themed, it’s anything but that. “Thrilled to Give” has been supporting the AMEN House for 13 years. “The food pantry serves all of Scott County, and we have a very bold mission of ending hunger here,” said Amen House Food Pantry Executive Director Michele Carlisle.

Floyd County Council passes public safety Local Income Tax

The Floyd County Council approved a Local Income Tax that will fund EMS and other public safety services. The council voted 4-3 for the 0.5% tax at Wednesday's meeting. Council members Danny Short, Connie Moon,

Did you hear we're getting a Trader Joe's? Myrtle Beach fans react to the big news.

The popular grocery store chain Trader Joe's will expand into the Myrtle Beach area. Many dedicated local fans in the area have waited for this news for years.

Man pleads guilty to 2021 shooting at Georgetown police officer

A man was sentenced after pleading guilty to aggravated assault of a public servant related to the shooting of a Georgetown police officer in May 2021.

AMEN House holds backpack program with Scott County Schools for third year

Scott County's AMEN House has held its backpack program. Volunteers are packing more than 350 bags for students who need meals over the weekends.

GT School now open, enrolling students in Georgetown

GT School uses 2hr Learning, a program that uses artificial intelligence to customize curriculum around each student’s needs.

20 Best Things To Do On Your Next Trip To Georgetown

Take Georgetown, for instance. The historic waterfront area is a destination in and of itself — one filled with picturesque cobbled streets, interesting landmarks, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and an impressive lineup of bookstores ...

1 person suffers life-threatening injuries after vehicle flips over in Georgetown

Authorities reported to LEX 18 that one person has suffered life-threatening injuries after a vehicle flipped over in Georgetown on Tuesday afternoon.

NCAAF 2024: How to watch every college football game this season

NCAA football games air across a wide range of channels, from common cable networks including the full ESPN suite (that's ESPN2 and ESPNU too), Fox and FS1, ABC, NBC and CBS, to CBSSN, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.

Planning Commission approves multiple projects

The Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission approved a preliminary development plan at McClelland Circle near Lemons Mill Elementary and continued a preliminary development plan at Frankfort Pike

TALENTED TRIO: No. 14 Redondo Union (CA) re-enters Blue Star Media Net 25 girls’ volleyball rankings; two others join from Indiana and New Jersey

The postseason is in the air this week. Starting Thursday, the Indiana state sectionals in four classifications will be played out. That means the rest of the nation will follow by the end of October with most state titlists crowned in November.

ROUNDUP: ISU QB Elijah Owens' big day yields national, MVFC honors

A big yardage performance by Indiana State quarterback Elijah Owens in Saturday's 31-27 Sycamore win over Murray State earned him the Stats Perform FCS National Freshman of the Week award. Owens accounted for 264 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in the Sycamores’ first Missouri Valley Football win of the season.

School-based health clinics considered

School-based health care clinics would be an acute care clinic for “episodic” symptoms and illnesses, such as strep, within a school for use by the students, staff, and the parents said Bridget Foster, LifePoint Health Growth and Outreach Director. Georgetown Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health.

Family settles lawsuit with Myrtle Beach resort over tourist's drowning death

A wrongful death lawsuit over Pennsylvania tourist Jacob Frenchek’s drowning has been settled with Myrtle Beach’s BlueWater Resort and a local security company.

BHS to honor Tasha Butts Friday

It was just one year ago, during the annual observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, that Baldwin County and the women’s collegiate basketball world lost one of its up and

TikTok creators don’t want a ban

Talia Cadet went to court last month to argue a potential sale or ban of the platform would infringe on creators' free speech.

Supreme Court to hear case of truck driver who failed drug test after taking CBD product

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will arguments in the case of a former truck driver who sued a CBD company after taking a CBD product and failing a drug test.

Americans Are Still Divided on Climate Change. Here’s Where People Trust the Science the Most

Wall St. Insights Nationwide, 72.2% of Americans believe climate change is happening. Yet only 55.6% of Americans think most scientists believe in climate change. The places that believe in scientific consensus the most are a mix of wealthy,

The Checkup: What could a second Trump term mean for Medicaid?

Some experts say a second Trump term could mean big cuts to the public health insurance program for low-income individuals.

Mississippi Valley State vs. Alabama A&M Football Tickets, How to Watch & Game Info - Nov. 23

How to watch the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs November 23 college football game with tickets, start time, TV channel and live streaming information.