rockcastle county

Small Kentucky town urged to evacuate after train derails, spilling chemical

MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (AP) — A train derailed and spilled a chemical in a remote part of eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, prompting officials to encourage residents of a small town to evacuate amid concerns about air quality.

Michael Johnathon, creator and host of the WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, offers a song during the filming before a live audience at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky.

Arts & Culture

SongFarmers 'not about selling things' but instead seeks to 'do things with music'

Rhonda Miller

The gathering of SongFarmers at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in Rockcastle County April 29-30 marks the sixth year of the event. It's an old time "picking party" for musicians and anyone who wants to sing along or just listen.

Military

Fort Knox Soldier To Be Honored For Fiery Truck Rescue

Associated Press

A Fort Knox soldier who rescued a man from a tractor-trailer engulfed in flames is receiving a high military honor.Sgt. 1st Class Mario King rescued the…

Society

Supreme Court to Convene, Hear Oral Arguments in 6 Cases

The Associated Press

The Kentucky Supreme Court plans to convene next week to hear oral arguments in six cases including one about free speech.A statement from the high court…

Government & Politics

'Growing Warriors' To Begin Planting Hemp This Week

A group of Kentucky military veteran farmers say they will plant a crop of hemp seeds this week following a federal court hearing.The Kentucky Agriculture…