Government

Governor Steve Beshear, joined by Rep. Joni Jenkins and school and athletics officials, last month ceremonially signed legislation to protect students who participate in athletics, particularly those who may suffer concussions.

Sierra Enlow and Michael Wilson attended the Kentucky Young Democrats Convention this spring as representatives of the newly formed LaRue/Hardin/Meade County Young Democrats Chapter. They are pictured with Sen. Dennis Parrett (D-Elizabethtown). For more information about the chapter, contact Enlow at (502) 827-3332 or sierra.enlow@gmail.com.

 LaRue County Judge-executive Tommy Turner told magistrates meeting at the courthouse in Hodgenville May 8 that core drilling has been conducted for erection of a communications tower on county road department property off U.S. 31-E.

“Once the results of these tests come back, we can proceed with the tower,” Turner said. 

Chris Jackson, emergency management director, said the 250-foot tower will provide improved transmission and reception service for his office and first responders. 

 Members of the New Haven Board of Commissioners met Thursday evening. The board passed the second reading of an ordinance to increase water rates for in-city and out-of-city customers.