Today's News

Following bipartisan support from both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Friday that he would allow the “hemp bill” to become law without his signature.
The hemp bill is Senate Bill 50, Sen. Paul Hornback’s legislation that creates an administrative framework for industrial hemp production in Kentucky.
At nearly the last minute of the 2013 legislative session, the House passed the bill by a margin of 88-4 and the senate concurred in a House floor amendment by a vote of 35-1.

The Spencer County High School FFA Chapter and Dance Team are once again teaming up to produce a rendition of the popular television show “Dancing with the Stars” at the high school Friday night. The event will start at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium.
The entertaining lineup will include staff and friends of the school system, as well as public officials. The participants will be paired with members of the dance team and will be competing for the award of Spencer County’s best dancer.

Newspapers are essential, no doubt. The newspaper industry is strongest today in smaller communities, much like our own. One reason this is true is because we have the luxury of knowing and caring about our neighbors and the greater majority of us have beloved family members residing here, too.
Without reservation, I’ll say that in Spencer County, the community ties are strong.

April is Donate Life Month, and the Spencer County Circuit Clerk’s Office is spreading the word.
“This April, and every day, I am proud of the impact this office has on the lives of others, especially those in need of life-saving organ transplants. I am humbled at the generosity of our community,” says Circuit Clerk Becky Robinson. “Even through tough economic times, our community is committed to helping others.”