The Muldraugh City Council discussed several topics of business during their regular monthly meeting Monday night (11/9). … [Read more...]
Council Works Through Business
Voters Show Close Totals Across Races
Election 2015 showed close numbers in several races across the state. In Meade County, Republican Judy Jordan overcame a close race for County Clerk over Democrat Regina "Jeanie" Duncan. … [Read more...]
Commissioners Work Through Business
Members of the Ekron City Commission met during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening (11/3). Mayor Gwynne Ison asked for commissioners and residents to report criminal activity in the community to the Meade County Sheriff's anonymous tip line at (270) 422-4673. … [Read more...]
Voter Turn Out Expected Low On Election Day
Election Day has arrived as a number of high profile state races including Governor, Attorney General, State Agriculture Commissioner, State Auditor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer plus a local special election. … [Read more...]
County Leaders Moves Through Agenda
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court moved through a short agenda during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (10/13) night. … [Read more...]
School Board Hears Test Date Review
Secondary Instructional Supervisor Kellianne Wilson presented an overview of the 2015 test data to the Meade County School Board at their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (10/13) evening. Each school is rated in one of three categories. Three of the 8 schools in the district was rated Distinguished, 4 was rated Proficient and only 1 Needs Improvement. The district overall fell short by only 0.3 of a point from receiving a Distinguished rating. Wilson said while there is always room for improvement, the school leaders are always looking for ways to improve with what is best for the students in mind. … [Read more...]
Commission Works Through Business
The Ekron City Commission met during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. With all commissioners present, Mayor Gwynn Ison asked for an update on the repairs to the city tractor. … [Read more...]
Absentee Voting Begins
Absentee voting is set to begin in the Meade County Clerk’s Office Monday. The County Board of Elections will inspect the machines at 9 am and absentee voting will begin immediately afterwards. absentee voting by mail has already begun. … [Read more...]
Council Sets Tax Rates
The Muldraugh City Council met during a special called meeting Monday evening for the purpose of setting the tax rates for the upcoming year. With all council members present except Councilman Cory Dresel, the council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance which sets the tax rate for real property at .1810 cents per $100 of assessed value; .2262 cents per $100 of assessed value for personal property; and 15.302 cents per $100 of assessed value for motor vehicles. The rates a calculated upon the allowed two percent compensating rate allowed by the state. … [Read more...]
Grimes Announces Electronic Voter Registration
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will make an announcement about the state's electronic voter registration system on Tuesday. A legislative panel approved a new state regulation earlier this year allowing Kentuckians to register to vote online. Kentucky already allows people living overseas, including those serving in the military, to register to vote online. The National Conference of State Legislatures says 23 states allow voters to register to vote online while another five plus the District of Columbia have not yet implemented their systems. The State Board of Elections says it will cost about $45,000 to implement the electronic voter registration system, with the money coming from the federal Help America Vote Fund. Source: AP … [Read more...]