The first half of Geoff Davis’ 4th District Art Competition submissions has been unveiled: Kentucky students are why we can have nice things.

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Oh my goodness, is it ever time for a fancy photo caption contest! Look at these two pictures of Papaw Beshear and Mayor McCheese: You know what to do. Just please try to keep it clean.

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Paducah Middle School student – Emily Hahn, 13 – won the 2012 “Capture the Earth” digital photography contest sponsored by the Energy and Environment Cabinet. This year’s theme was Celebrating Kentucky’s Forests. Here’s the winning photo: CLICK TO ENLARGE It’s a tree that survived the 2009 ice storm. “The Greenway Trail is a fairly new [...]

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Like we’ve been hinting for days about Monday being an awesome day in Frankfort? Adam Edelen’s office finally made public that results of the Reeeechie Farmer investigation will be released at 10:00 A.M. [Reechie Gon' Play Tonight, Coach?] Here’s a damning story about the Ohio River Bridges Debacle in Louisville that you will never see [...]

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Mitch McConnell opposed a major farm bill. It must not have included billions in incentives for foreign shipping magnates. [Politico] It’s tough not to roll your eyes when “leaders” get together to exchange ideas for transforming the economy of Eastern Kentucky. [H-L] Do you feel safer now? The House of Representatives passed cybersecurity legislation Thursday [...]

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In honor of the Kentucky Derby, we’re giving away two copies of The Kentucky Derby – How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Premier Sporting Event by James C. Nicholson. All thanks to the University Press of Kentucky. “You may never get to experience the thrill of entering the winner’s circle and smelling the [...]

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Next week, the EEC will judge the second annual Capture the Earth middle school digital photography contest. More than 30 entries were received this year so it’s probably going to be a ton of fun. Stay tuned. [EEC Stuff] What would you do if your home, place of employment and entire community were wiped off [...]

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The Energy and Environment Cabinet (haha, hold your eye-rolls for the irony – this is a good thing) is awarding six student artists in its Eco-Art Contest, which is focused on environmental themes. Things like: conservation, pollution prevention and environmental protection. Awards will be presented at each student’s school. Winners: Emily Larson – Taylor County [...]

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Haha – Jamie Comer loves to do what has the appearance of impropriety. First it was admitting that he was terrified of the teabaggers and then paying them campaign dollars under the table. Now he’s firing bee keepers so he can hire his friend whose wife owns a beekeeping supply company. Funny how that works. [...]

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We decided to extend the contest to win copies of Cornbread Mafia another day. There was such a huge email response that it seemed only fair to give everyone a shot. And… we’re expecting to have more copies than planned to give away. So enter by midnight tonight.

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