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• Gov. Beshear Announces Holley Performance Products to Expand Operations in Bowling Green, Create 136 Jobs
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Warren County-based Holley Performance Products plans to create 136 jobs, add an additional product line, build a new warehouse and refurbish existing facilities – all at an investment of more than $7.7 million.
• Grand Jury Indicts Former Employee of Breathitt County Sheriff's Office on Felony Charges
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced the indictment of a former employee of the Breathitt County Sheriff's department on multiple felony charges. A grand jury indicted 36-year-old Crystal Southwood, the daughter of Breathitt County Sheriff Ray Clemons, on 28 counts of forgery and one count of abuse of public trust following an investigation by General Conway's Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI). All of the charges are Class D felonies.
• Justice & Public Safety Cabinet accepting applications for Law Enforcement Service Fee Grants
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is now accepting applications for the annual Law Enforcement Service Fee (LSF) grant program. Applications must be submitted on-line through the Cabinet’s electronic Grants Management System.
• Tips for doing well on the ACT
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  On March 6, juniors attending Kentucky public high schools will take the ACT.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $1 Million Housing Development Project in Newport
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined local leaders to announce funding for a new development project that addresses housing revitalization needs for the city of Newport.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved in Three Counties
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves Quarter Million in Loans
• Attorney General Conway Hosts Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Programs in Oldham and Henry Counties
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  Attorney General joined by concerned parent, Dr. Karen Shay
• Nominations Sought for Governor’s Volunteer Awards; Deadline is Feb. 15
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  It’s time to honor those groups and individuals who have served their fellow Kentuckians in an exceptional manner during the past year. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 Governor’s Awards for Volunteerism and Service. Find nomination forms, category criteria and more information online at the KCCVS website, http://chfs.ky.gov/dfrcvs/kccvs/govawards/.
• Court of Appeals to hear Campbell County criminal case and Johnson County civil case Feb. 7 in Frankfort
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michael Caperton and Kelly Thompson and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Secretary of State Opens Online Poll for Slogan Contest
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  Students across the Commonwealth are participating in the Office of the Secretary of State Voter Slogan and Essay Contest. The Secretary of State’s office has narrowed the field of slogan entries to 20 finalists and invites the general public to vote for their favorite. Slogans are judged on how well they attract attention and express the importance of participating in elections. Please take the time to cast your vote at www.sos.ky.gov/sloganpoll. The poll will remain open through 2 p.m. on February 28, 2012.
• Kentucky Crafted: The Market is more than craft
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  Kentucky Crafted: The Market, the award-winning arts marketplace, will feature two full days of musical performances on the Kentucky Stage at the Lexington Convention Center March 3-4.
• February Financial Aid Tip of the Month
  Wednesday, February 01, 2012
  State offers several student aid programs
• Carter Caves State Resort Park Hosts Tracking and Woodslore Weekend March 2-4
  Wednesday, February 01, 2012
  Carter Caves State Resort Park invites you to step back in time when Native Americans and European colonists lived closer to nature.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline to Expand Headquarters Footprint in Owensboro, Add up to 20 New Jobs
  Wednesday, February 01, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline will expand its presence in Owensboro, constructing a second facility for its headquarters expansion. The nearly $5.3 million project will help create up to 20 new jobs over the next few years.
• Pine Mountain State Resort Park Will Host Storytelling Weekend March 16-17
  Wednesday, February 01, 2012
  Master storytellers will converge on Pine Mountain State Resort Park for Storytelling Weekend, March 16-17. This first meeting of what is expected to become an annual event will be a two-day spectacular of stories, workshops, and entertaining showcases