Today's News

The 2012 drought greatly reduced Kentucky corn yields and left many producers wondering whether they have the protection they need in case of another disastrous season.

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture economist Cory Walters said producers can choose between two risk protection programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election.

LaRue County’s Lady Hawks defeated Campbellsville, 13-2, April 30.
Sophomore catcher Sierra Mullins went 3-for-3 and drove in four runs while classmate Emillee Cundiff tossed a complete game to lead the host Lady Hawks to the five-inning victory over the Lady Eagles.
Cundiff walked three and gave up two hits while not giving up an earned run.
Juniors Peyton Gardner and Courtney Johnson, sophomore Trishtian Cruse (2-for-3) and freshmen Haleigh Gregory and Shakeya Washington also drove in runs to help LaRue County win its third straight game.

The LaRue County Hawks defeated the North Hardin Trojans 7-6 on May 2.
The Hawks fought off a bases loaded scenario in the bottom of the seventh inning for the win.
Up 7-6, LaRue County freshman reliever Dalton Metcalf’s first pitch sailed over the head of the Trojan batter and Hawks sophomore catcher Koy Lindsey.
But Lindsey quickly recovered the ball and tossed it to Metcalf, who tagged out North Hardin freshman Gardy Sanchez at home plate and end the game.