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Crime
3:47 pm
Mon March 25, 2013

Fulton Traffic Stop Leads to Possible Hostage Situation

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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.

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Business
3:59 pm
Mon March 4, 2013

New Candle Plant Bringing 150 Jobs to Fulton

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.

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Business
12:06 pm
Fri February 1, 2013

Prospective Plant May Offset Unemployment Figures

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

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Jobs
2:56 pm
Thu June 21, 2012

Jobless Rate Drops in Most Counties but Rises Statewide

Originally published on Thu June 21, 2012 2:11 pm

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. Most counties in the Louisville area saw similar increases.

Last May, the Jefferson County unemployment rate was 9.9 percent. 

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Business
4:39 pm
Mon June 18, 2012

Fulton Job Fair

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

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