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Kentucky mourns loss of Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, killed in Afghanistan [Opinion: The Arena]

May 16, 2012 - 5:52pm

Last year, Dustin Gross graduated from Montgomery County High School in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. He joined the Army and soon deployed on his first tour, to serve in Afghanistan.

Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

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‘Derby Dash’ races for kids at Governor’s Derby Celebration [Horse Racing]

April 24, 2012 - 4:29pm

by Thomas McAdam

“The Derby Dash is a fantastic new way to involve children and families in the fun, competitive spirit of the Derby day,” said Gov. Beshear. “Thank you to the Frankfort YMCA for organizing this event and best of luck to all our young racers!”

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear have announced a brand new children’s activity at this year’s Governor’s Derby Celebration. The first annual “Derby Dash” races for children will be hosted by the Frankfort YMCA on Kentucky Derby morning, Saturday, May 5, in downtown Frankfort.

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Governor Beshear, First Lady unveil 2012 Derby Poster [Horse Racing]

April 19, 2012 - 7:28pm

by Thomas McAdam

“Barbaro is one of the most beloved thoroughbreds in racing history – not just for his victories, but for his heroic struggles after his Preakness injury,” said Mrs. Beshear. “John Stephen Hockensmith’s photograph truly highlights the Derby champion at the top his game, and this year’s poster is a beautiful keepsake for Barbaro fans and all racing enthusiasts.”

Steve and Jane Beshear 2010_0.jpg Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear today unveiled the 2012 Governor’s Commemorative Derby poster. This year’s poster features a photograph by John Stephen Hockensmith, in which he captures the undefeated thoroughbred Barbaro as he rounds Churchill Downs’ first turn on his way to winning the 2006 Kentucky Derby.

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Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear named `Person of the Year' [Opinion: The Arena]

April 18, 2012 - 5:13pm

by Thomas McAdam

“Gov. Beshear has been a great ally for local and regional economic development organizations around Kentucky. His willingness to listen and work with local organizations has been terrific, whether in recruitment efforts or taking input on the Incentives for a New Kentucky programs. Without the leadership of Gov. Beshear and his administration, Kentucky would not have weathered the recession as well as we have.”

Smack in the middle of the silly brouhaha going on at the special session of the General Assembly in Frankfort, our beloved governor has received some well-deserved accolades from a source distant from the Commonwealth’s political chaos. Governor Steve Beshear has been named “Person of the Year” by the national economic development publication Southern Business & Development magazine.

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Louisville’s Cpl. Aaron M. Faust killed Sunday in Afghanistan [Opinion: The Arena]

April 17, 2012 - 4:51pm

by Thomas McAdam

"What matters is not the idea a man holds, but the depth at which he holds it. Death before dishonor. Family above all."

Ken Faust and his wife Tess were at home Monday evening, at their house on Bradley Avenue—just south of Eastern Parkway—when they heard a knock on their door and received the news every military family dreads. Their 22-year-old son, Aaron, had been killed in Afghanistan.

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Gov. Beshear orders special legislative session; slams Sen. Williams [Opinion: The Arena]

April 13, 2012 - 4:14pm

by Thomas McAdam

“For twelve years, Kentucky and Kentuckians have suffered at the hands of Senate President David Williams. His rank partisanship, his obstructionist attitude has caused numerous special sessions and has cost taxpayers millions of dollars in unnecessary expenses in conducting business that ought to be done in regular sessions …"

Kentucky’s normally mild-mannered governor, Steve Beshear, was visibly upset last night, as the annual 60-day session of the General Assembly came to an end without voting of several important pieces of legislation. The bicameral legislators adjourned at midnight, but they failed to pass either the state's $4.5 billion highway construction plan or the much-debated prescription drug abuse prevention bill.

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Louisville’s Southeast Christian Church reaching out to tornado victims [News]

March 4, 2012 - 8:17pm

Main Lodge, Country Lake Christian Retreat Center

by Thomas McAdam

"We have tons of food, blankets and supplies. We are equipped to sleep 300 and feed more than 1000. We currently only have about 15 people here so we need to get the word out."

sec retreat center.jpg Kelly Williams has asked us to help in getting the word out that the Country Lake Christian Retreat in Henryville, Indiana, is fully equipped and ready to take on any and all guests affected by Friday’s tornado; at no cost. She quotes Country Lake's Ross Knecht as saying, "W

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Indiana toddler Angel Babcock dies of her injuries [News]

March 3, 2012 - 8:00pm

by Thomas McAdam

Local news outlets are reporting that Angel Babcock died this afternoon at Kosair Children's Hospital. A deputy coroner says Angel died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday afternoon from traumatic brain injuries.

- 03/04/12, 5:00 p.m. Local news outlets are reporting that Angel Babcock died this afternoon at Kosair Children's Hospital. A deputy coroner says Angel died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday afternoon from traumatic brain injuries.

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Sherman Minton Bridge will reopen; Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise [Opinion: The Arena]

February 16, 2012 - 8:12pm

by Thomas McAdam

Late Thursday afternoon we received a report that both governors—Indiana’s Mitch Daniels and Kentucky’s Steve Beshear—were spotted heading for Louisville. Meanwhile, exhausted commuters and frustrated riverboat gamblers await with ‘bated breath for the paint to dry on all those yellow lines.

It’s been a long and tedious six months. Now, at long last, the Interstate 64 Sherman Minton Bridge over the Ohio River, connecting Louisville to New Albany will definitely be reopened tomorrow. Or, maybe Saturday. Or, next Monday, at the latest. The bridge was closed by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels on September 9 after inspectors found cracks in the bridge’s structural steel, and commuters on both sides of the river have expanded their vocabularies considerably.

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Is gambling finally coming to Kentucky? [Opinion: The Arena]

February 14, 2012 - 8:28pm

by Thomas McAdam

“We’ve been debating this issue in Frankfort for more than 15 years. The citizens of our state are clamoring to have their voices heard,” Gov. Beshear said. “Two recent polls show more than 80 percent of Kentuckians want to cast a ballot on gaming. Are we going to listen to them or not?”

Calling it “the best way to keep hundreds of millions of dollars here at home,” Gov. Steve Beshear and Sen. Damon Thayer announced their plan to introduce an expanded gaming bill in the Senate yesterday. The bill would authorize a statewide vote to amend the state’s constitution to allow expanded gaming in up to seven locations in Kentucky.

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