Governor awards bids for Sebree interstate interchange

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

Webster County is now one step closer to getting it’s Interstate 69 shielding as Governor Steve Beshear announced last week the awarding of a contract for improvements needed to bring the Highway 56 interchange near Sebree on the Breathitt-Pennyrile Parkway up to interstate highway standards.

Kids' Wheels program continues to grow

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

After less than a year in operation, a local charity called ‘Kids’ Wheels’ has really begun to make a difference in the lives of local young people by putting them on their very own bicycle.

Local church to celebrate 200 years of ministry

Event Kick off Saturday, August 2 with meal

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

Two hundred years of history will be celebrated at a small country church on the outskirts of Providence over the next two weeks.

Ambulance board okays purchase of new location on US 41A

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

Judge Executive Jim Townsend confirmed on Friday that Webster County EMS will eventually have a new home on U.S. 41A south of Dixon.

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Candidates slow to file as Aug. 12 deadline nears

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

With the filing deadline for non-partisan races in the November general election quickly approaching, the Webster County Clerk’s office has seen a surprising lack of activity. All city council/commission positions, as well as each mayoral positions in the county are up for election this November.