fulton

Fulton Traffic Stop Leads to Possible Hostage Situation

Whitney Jones — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:47:04 +0000

A morning traffic stop led to what seems to be a hostage situation in Fulton. Kentucky State Police spokesman Jay Thomas says after police stopped a Fulton man this morning he fled to an apartment on Vernon Avenue where he held a woman and two children for several hours.

New Candle Plant Bringing 150 Jobs to Fulton

Shelly Baskin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:59:39 +0000

A major candle manufacturer is establishing a new plant in Fulton, Kentucky, bringing 150 new full-time jobs to the city. MVP Group International is a candle and fragrance goods manufacturer based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Prospective Plant May Offset Unemployment Figures

Drew Adams — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:06:19 +0000

The Commonwealth's town with the highest unemployment might see some job growth in the near future.

Jobless Rate Drops in Most Counties but Rises Statewide

Gabe Bullard (KPR) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:56:32 +0000

Jobless rates have improved in 107 Kentucky counties, but not Jefferson.

The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training released the latest unemployment numbers today. They show Jefferson County's jobless rate jumping from 8.1 percent in April to 8.6 percent in May.

Fulton Job Fair

Heidi Couch — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:39:21 +0000

The County with Kentucky's highest unemployment rate is hosting a job fair to lower its 20% jobless rate.

Afternoon Round-Up 4/25/12

Drew Adams — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:26:35 +0000

Today on NPR: The Supreme Court heard initial arguments on Arizona's immigration law and it seems like the Copper state is safe.

Jackson Purchase:

Elderly and Disabled Hopkins County residents can now opt out of firefighter dues permanently instead of notifying the county each year.

Volunteers Ready to "Paint the Town"

Seth Helton — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:19:46 +0000

Volunteers with Fulton and South Fulton’s “Let’s Paint the Town” program are ready to begin the final summer of work. The community project began in May 2010 to revitalize the appearance of the Twin Cities to attract new businesses. Volunteers have met for two summers to restore buildings and plant landscaping.

Fulton resident Jeff Campbell has been involved with the project since it started. He says although progress revitalizing Fulton has been slow, the program has already seen some success.