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Gov. Beshear: 3 Kentucky Counties Place Among America’s Best in Annual Economic Development Rankings
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 16, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued economic success across the commonwealth as two Kentucky counties were recognized in the top 20 per capita and one county in the top 20 for total projects in Site...
Gov. Beshear: Meade, Pike, Wolfe Counties Certified as Recovery Ready Communities
Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 16, 2026) – To continue the work that has led to Kentucky’s four straight years of declines in overdose deaths, Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Meade, Pike and Wolfe counties are now certified as Recovery Ready...
Operation Patriot Press Trains Tennessee Guard Unit at the Blue Grass Army Depot
DVIDS - Georgia
RICHMOND, Ky., June 24, 2026 — The 1176th Transportation Company, a Tennessee Army National Guard unit, participated in Operation Patriot Press at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky, from June 14-24. The 1176th TC is a transportation...
700-Plus Acre Winery Estate in Paso Robles, CA, Once Owned by Game Show Host Alex Trebek to Sell via Concierge Auctions
EIN Presswire
Central Coast Estate in Paso Robles—Once the Beloved Escape of Iconic Jeopardy!
Kentucky Tourism Professionals Generate More Than $12,000 in Direct Spending During Bowling Green Conference
EIN Presswire
KACVB welcomed tourism professionals to Bowling Green for its 2nd quarter meeting, generating an estimated $12,000 in direct visitor spending during the event.
Ag Commissioner delivers flowers in honor of Kentucky-Grown Cut Flower Month
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2026) – A bit of sunshine in the form of some fresh cut flowers were handed out to students and staff at Stewart Home and School in Frankfort Monday to celebrate July as Kentucky-Grown Cut Flower Month. “The beauty...
Visitors Fuel Local Success - Driving record tourism impact in the Birthplace of Bourbon, Georgetown/Scott County, KY
EIN Presswire
Georgetown/Scott County Tourism drove a record $191.5M economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and strengthening local businesses and tax revenue.
Gov. Beshear Joins Horse Soldier Bourbon for Grand Opening of Horse Soldier Farms, a New $200 Million Distillery and Tourist Attraction in Somerset
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
SOMERSET, Ky. (July 1, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leadership from Horse Soldier Bourbon to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new $200 million distillery and full-scale bourbon tourism attraction in...
Global Learning, Student Research Lead Kentucky State Presence at NAPA Conference
Kentucky State University
Conference highlights student presentations, international engagement, and workforce development partnerships connected to the University’s Land-Grant mission FRANKFORT, Ky. — A 19-member delegation from Kentucky State University’s College of...
Paxton Under Fire For Abandoning Texas Ahead Of America’s 250th For Luxury European Vacation With His Mistress
Texas Democrats
San Antonio Current: “Ken Paxton caught on video jetting off to European vacation with alleged mistress” Chron: “Flying to Iceland for July 4—especially during America's semiquincentennial—won't exactly score him political points” Daily Beast:...
Travel South USA Launches a Dedicated Nordic Trade Engagement Program
EIN Presswire
Campaign targets Swedish and Norwegian travel agents with destination training about the American South and marks the expansion of Hablo into the Nordic market ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA, the...
Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce $6.6 Million To Extend Reliable Drinking and Wastewater Services and Support Economic Development in Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet - Naturally Connected
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced $6.6 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program funds to support continued economic development and improve...
Palmetto Publishing Releases Paul David Combs's Civil War Era Novel Set in Appalachian Kentucky
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Charleston, SC, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palmetto Publishing has released A Time For Every Season, a new historical fiction novel by debut author Paul David Combs.
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Receives National Recognition for Economic Growth
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 23, 2026) – The commonwealth continues to make waves for its record economic momentum as Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that industry publication Area Development has issued Kentucky its Silver Shovel Award for the second...
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Regular MEETING
Kentucky State University
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS REGULAR MEETING *** Meeting Will be Conducted in Person and by videoconference *** Friday, June 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. EDT Board of Regents Room Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building, 2nd Floor 400...
Farmstead Cheese Story Shows How Extension Supports Kentucky Small Farms
Kentucky State University
WEKU feature on Wildcat Mountain Cheese includes insight from Kentucky State University’s Laura Rogers on the challenges facing small farmers FRANKFORT, Ky. — A recent WEKU feature on Wildcat Mountain Cheese in Laurel County offered more than a...
Travel South USA Expands European Presence With First DACH Global Network Partner
EIN Presswire
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA (TSUSA), the official regional destination marketing organization for the southern United States, announced today the appointment of Global Communication Experts...
Kentucky Guard’s 940th Military Police Company partners with Ecuadorian forces for historic Exercise EL GATO, celebrates 30 years of partnership
DVIDS - Georgia
SALINAS, Ecuador—For many Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers, annual training usually means familiar ground: Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, Camp Atterbury or Fort Knox. But for the 940th Military Police Company, this year’s training...
Texans Erupt As Ken Paxton Refuses To Answer For Bombshell Voter Fraud Accusations
Texas Democrats
Dallas Morning News: “Collin County Democratic Party accuses AG Ken Paxton of violating state election law” San Antonio Current: “Republicans alarmed by Paxton’s overseas trip with alleged mistress, voter fraud allegations” AUSTIN, TX — Texans are...
Governor Beshear Rescinds Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Order: Local Access Now Required at Kentucky Dispensaries
EIN Presswire
Effective July 1, 2026, Kentucky patients must buy medical cannabis only from licensed in-state dispensaries like The Post Dispensary.
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