Today's News

It won’t be long before tobacco growers will prepare greenhouses and outdoor float beds and start producing tobacco transplants. Higher production costs associated with increased prices of fuel and other inputs are among the problems faced by tobacco producers.

Losses to disease in the float system could take an additional toll on a growers’ bottom line. Planning and preparation now can lead to better disease control and better yields of transplants in the spring.

Multi-tasking is an understatement when talking about Eddie Paden’s schedule.

In addition to teaching eighth-grade language arts at LaRue County Middle School, Paden also finds time to coach wrestling and volleyball, and since 2000 he has taught online classes through the Kentucky Virtual High School.

For his innovative online instruction, the administrative staff at KVHS named him January Teacher of the Month.

Two LaRue County educators have entered the business side of health drinks.

Chris Estes, a physical education and health teacher at LaRue County Middle School and triathlete, was looking for a healthful beverage to enhance his training. He heard about Zija, an all-natural drink high in several nutrients, and was impressed by its results.

Zija is made from roots, leaves and pods of the moringa plant, the 2008 National Institute of Health plant of the year. The plant has high amounts of calcium, vitamin C and potassium.

A LaRue County High School senior was honored Tuesday night following the 5th Region Tournament finals.

Bryan Bault, the Hawks' 6-foot-3 center, was named to the All-Tournament Team. The announcement was made at Marion County High School, the tournament's site.

Bault was recognized for his play in the Hawks' 70-58 loss March 5 to John Hardin in the tournament's first round. He scored 14 points, including a pair of 3-point baskets.

He also was named to the All-District Team after LaRue County won the 12th District title.