NB I-69/WK Parkway exit now closed at Dawson Springs

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed the Interstate 69 northbound exit and entry ramps at the Dawson Spring-KY 109 Exit 92 Interchange in Hopkins County as part of efforts to upgrade the interchange to current Interstate standards.

Today, construction crews were busy reworking the ramp connections for the new I-69/KY 109 Interchange configuration.  The project is converting the old toll booth style interchange with short cloverleaf-type ramps to a modern diamond interchange.

Kentuckians Urged to Get Vaccinated Against Flu

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) reported the first two positive influenza cases this week, indicating the presence of flu in Kentucky. The cases were from Henderson and Jefferson Counties.

DPH officials are reporting the results to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of statewide flu surveillance efforts. Kentucky’s flu activity will be classified as “sporadic,” the lowest level indicating flu activity. 

The flu season typically begins in October or November. Kentuckians are encouraged to get a flu vaccine as soon as their health provider has it in stock, because it takes about two weeks for immunity to develop and offer protection against flu. However, vaccination can be given any time during the flu season.

Fiscal Court declares Monday, October 28, 2013 as Webster County Band of Pride Day

by Matt Hughes

J-E News Editor

Judge Executive Jim Townsend and the Webster County Fiscal Court passed a proclomation this morning at their regular scheduled meeting declaring Monday, October 28, 2013 as Webster County Band of Pride Day.

“The lessons learned in Marching Band will serve these students for the rest of their life,” said Judge Townsend. “I might mention that they have worked really really hard. They ranked 13th in the state semi-finals, and they are one of the smallest bands in the state.”