Palmer named interim judge-executive
R.J. Palmer is Clark County’s new interim judge-executive.
The former state legislator for Clark County was sworn in by retired Circuit Judge Jeff Walson during the March 26 Fiscal Court meeting after Gov. Andy Beshear appointed him to succeed Les Yates, who resigned as county judge-executive on March 3.
Yates was temporarily succeeded by Magistrate Stephen Craycraft, who was appointed by the...
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Palmer named interim judge-executive
R.J. Palmer is Clark County’s new interim judge-executive.
The former state legislator for Clark County was sworn in by retired Circuit Judge Jeff Walson during the March 26 Fiscal Court meeting after Gov. Andy Beshear appointed him to succeed Les Yates, who resigned as county judge-executive on March 3.
Yates was temporarily succeeded by Magistrate Stephen Craycraft, who was appointed by the Fiscal Court.
Craycraft referenced his successor in a Facebook post Thursday after the meeting and...
Nisbet wants ‘smart growth,’ fiscal responsibility
As a real estate agent and broker, Kelley Nisbet is an advocate for private property rights and affordable housing. As a planning and zoning official, she believes in managed growth. And as a small business owner and candidate for county government, she wants to coöperate with partners to achieve responsible spending and revenue growth.
“I think there’s a need for working together — not in a political way, but just working with the other magistrates and...
Jeff’s Playlist: ‘Live Rust’
This record features live tunes from last week’s playlist selection, Rust Never Sleeps, as well as songs from other albums. It’s a very nice collection — give it a listen, I think you’ll like it.
CHAMPS AGAIN! Cards win state title for second time in five seasons
On Saturday, March 21, for the third time in four games, the George Rogers Clark High School boys basketball team trailed at halftime in the KHSAA Sweet 16®. This time, a state championship was on the line.
Yet, for what Head Coach Josh Cook considers one of the toughest teams he’s ever coached, the game was far from over. It took an extra four minutes, but the Cards ensured that victory, and championship glory, was not...
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The lament of a once cherished toy
It’s dark in here. And dusty. And smelly. This place must once have been used to house chickens.
I can’t remember when I was put in here, but it was a long time ago.
I also can’t recall why I was relegated to this loathsome place.
I was active, useful. In the prime of life, with many, many years left to me.
Now I just sit here in the darkness, wondering about these things and about when, if ever, I shall be released from this prison.
My days here seem endless, stacked one upon the other without respite.
KFB supports bill on labeling chemicals
Manufacturers would not have to label certain pesticides and herbicides as potentially carcinogenic under a Senate bill that passed both chambers last week and was sent to the governor for his signature. During a Clark County Farm Bureau appreciation breakfast on Saturday, lobbyists and lawmakers who support SB 199 discussed why it is important.


