Bailey Loosemore

Louisville

Editor at The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

Editor at @courierjournal. The situation’s a lot more nuanced than that. bloosemore (at) gannett (dot) com.

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WATCH: Greenberg to make announcement on DOJ consent decree

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Bailey Loosemore

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg will make an announcement regarding a police reform consent decree agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice at a press conference May 21.
WATCH: JCPS superintendent finalists answer questions at community forum

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Loosemore

Two finalists vying for the superintendent position with Jefferson County Public Schools will answer questions from community members at two forums on May 20. You can watch a livestream of the first forum here beginning at 4 p.m.The finalists for the job are Ben Shuldiner, current superintendent of Lansing School District in Michigan, and H. Brian Yearwood, former superintendent of Columbia Public Schools in Missouri. More: Who is Brian Yearwood?
Tornadoes tear through Kentucky, Missouri; at least 21 dead: live updates

3 weeks ago | oklahoman.com | Jeanine Santucci |Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski

At least 21 people were killed in Kentucky and Missouri after storms and reported tornadoes tore through the region as part of an extreme weather outbreak on May 16, "leaving behind a trail of destruction," authorities said. The toll includes at least 14 dead in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, and seven in Missouri, authorities there said. The number killed is expected to increase, Beshear said.
Tornadoes tear through Kentucky, Missouri; at least 21 dead

3 weeks ago | savannahnow.com | Jeanine Santucci |Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski

Tornadoes were reported in several states on May 16 amid a severe tornado outbreak that turned deadly. At least 21 people were killed in Kentucky and Missouri after storms and reported tornadoes tore through the region as part of an extreme weather outbreak on May 16, "leaving behind a trail of destruction," authorities said. The toll includes at least 14 dead in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, and seven in Missouri, authorities there said.
9 killed, others injured in storms in Kentucky. See latest weather updates

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski

At least nine people have died and others were injured in storms that struck Kentucky overnight. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has reported the nine deaths in its eastern Kentucky community. Others have been reported in Louisville, with information continuing to roll in. "Kentucky, we are waking up to the news of multiple fatalities from last night’s storms," Gov. Andy Beshear posted on social media. "Please pray for those impacted.
At least 23 killed, others injured in storms in Kentucky. See latest weather updates

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski

More than 20 people have died and others were injured in storms that struck Kentucky overnight. Heavy damage from unconfirmed tornadoes was reported in Laurel and Pulaski counties, with London Mayor Randall Weddle saying at least 23 people died in the former. Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed at least 18 deaths: 17 in Laurel County and one in Pulaski County. "Kentucky, we are waking up to the news of multiple fatalities from last night’s storms," Beshear posted on social media.
At least 23 killed, others injured in storms in Kentucky. See latest weather updates

3 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski

Bailey Loosemore Stephanie Kuzydym Hannah PinskiLouisville Courier JournalAt least 23 people reportedly died in a tornado in Laurel County, Kentucky. Get the latest updates on storms in Kentucky. More than 20 people have died and others were injured in storms that struck Kentucky overnight. Heavy damage from unconfirmed tornadoes was reported in Laurel and Pulaski counties, with London Mayor Randall Weddle saying at least 23 people died in the former. Gov.
Like 'a hug from my mom': Anna Nicole Smith's daughter wears mom's dress to Derby Eve gala

1 month ago | courier-journal.com | Bailey Loosemore |Kathryn Gregory

Dannielynn Birkhead walked the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala red carpet in the same dress her mom, Anna Nicole Smith, previously wore to the event. Her dad, Larry Birkhead, met Smith at the same event more than 20 years ago.
How we reported on JCPS' use of Edmentum: A Q&A with reporter Krista Johnson

2 months ago | courier-journal.com | Bailey Loosemore

Courier Journal education reporter Krista Johnson was intrigued when she learned about online learning provider Edmentum's technology being used throughout Jefferson County Public Schools to assist students in course recovery and accelerated learning for early graduation. For this week's BluePrint cover story, Krista talked with teachers and parents to get a clearer picture of how JCPS uses Edmentum in classrooms.
From AI rules to Medicaid changes: 40 bills on track to become law in Kentucky

2 months ago | courier-journal.com | Bailey Loosemore

The sprint is over. In the last full week of Kentucky's legislative session, lawmakers pushed more than 100 bills through both chambers, sending them on to Gov. Andy Beshear to sign, veto or let become law without his signature. That includes controversial bills banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public universities, clarifying when abortions are legal and prohibiting Medicaid from funding hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgeries.