Associated Press

Number of Kentucky Babies Born Addicted To Drugs Increases

Associated Press — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:01:54 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Health officials, health care workers and drug control professionals are talking about the problems surrounding Kentucky babies who are born addicted to drugs.

The Courier-Journal reports that hospitalizations for addicted newborns rose from 29 in 2000 to 730 in 2011, a 2,400 percent increase.

Richie Farmer's Sister Resigns From Kentucky Registry Of Election Finance

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:22:07 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's sister has resigned as assistant executive director of the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.

Tourism Secretary Sparrow Stepping Down

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:51 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A member of Gov. Steve Beshear's cabinet, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow, is retiring at the end of May.

A statement from Beshear's office on Friday said Sparrow plans to spend more time with her family, pursue new interests and become more involved in her hometown of Harrodsburg.

Ky. Officeholders Join Chorus Denouncing Urban Outfitters

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:43:07 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers is calling on Urban Outfitters to
stop selling flasks, shot glasses and pint glasses that look like prescription
pill bottles.

Murray State Board Of Regents Chair Requests New Vote On Dunn Contract

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:26:46 +0000

MURRAY, Ky. - The chairman of the Murray State University board of regents
is asking the board to vote again on extending President Randy Dunn's contract,
which expires next year.

Independent Joins State House Race In 56th District

Associated Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:23:55 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Anti-gambling advocate John-Mark Hack has filed candidacy
papers to run as an independent for a vacant legislative seat in central
Kentucky.

Farmer Attorney Requests Trial Delay

Associated Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:16:40 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - University of Kentucky basketball icon Richie Farmer is
asking that his trial on charges of misappropriating government resources while
serving as agriculture commissioner be postponed until early next year.

Jefferson County Prosecuters Working To Expunge Dismissed Felony Cases

Associated Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:30:30 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Prosecutors in Jefferson County are seeking to expunge felony cases that have been dismissed.

Black Onyx Scratched From Derby

Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:30:35 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Long shot Black Onyx is a late scratch for the Kentucky Derby, leaving 19 horses to vie for the roses.

Sarah Palin, Husband Attending Fundraiser in Ky.

Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:52:10 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd Palin, will be in Kentucky this weekend, attending a museum fundraiser in Lexington on the day after the Kentucky Derby.

The annual Brunch and Bibelots party is a fundraiser for the Headley-Whitney Museum in Lexington, and the $150-a-seat, sold-out event will be held on the museum's grounds on Sunday. About 200 people are expected.

The Palins will be guests of socialite and museum supporter Marylou Whitney and her husband, John
Hendrickson, at the party.