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CA Senate votes to allow parole of violent felons with life sentences

2 days ago | news-graphic.com | Kenneth Schrupp

(The Center Square) - The California Senate passed a bill that will allow violent convicts with life sentences to be eligible for parole after serving 25 years, so long as the convict was younger than 26 when the crime was committed. Republicans decried the bill as a threat to public safety. They noted individuals convicted of serious, violent crimes ranging from murders to bombings would be eligible for parole. “This bill isn’t about second chances for petty offenders.
Attacker targets pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colo.

5 days ago | news-graphic.com | Dan McCaleb

(The Center Square) – Local and federal authorities are investigating what FBI Director Kash Patel said was a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colo., Sunday in which multiple people were set on fire during an event hosted by a group that seeks the release of Israeli hostages held by the anti-Israel terrorist group Hamas. The suspect in the attacks was arrested at the scene, authorities said, but was not immediately identified.
Covington: DHS website inaccurately lists county as a sanctuary

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Mike Scogin

Scott County Judge-Executive Joe Pat Covington said a posting on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website identifying Scott County as a sanctuary community is inaccurate.
Scott County claims 11th Region title in 5-2 win

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Peter Wilson

Scott County softball defeated Great Crossing 5-2 in the 11th Region Championship game to advance to the KHSAA State Tournament. The Cardinals will face Bullitt East at the University of Kentucky next week in the opening round. Two seniors led the way for the Cardinals. Shortstop Lauren Jones mashed a three-run home run in the fifth inning that became the winning runs. SC ace Ada Little threw a complete game one-hitter, striking out seven Warhawks and issuing five walks.
Springhouses served role in determining settlement sites, show ‘historical heritage’

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Gary O’Dell began exploring caves around 14 years old, he told Scott County Historical Society attendees. At that same time, he gained an interest in springs. “Springs are the discharge points for underground water systems,” O’Dell said. “Some caves have a big stream of water coming out of them. Some do not.
Mayor: Growth strains city budget

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Mike Scogin

The mayor’s proposed City of Georgetown budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 projects $47 million in general fund revenues, a $6.2 million increase over the current budget. However, the budget proposal expects a $1.6 million deficit. The city council held first reading of the budget proposal Wednesday during a special-called meeting. This meeting was scheduled in lieu of the regular meeting originally planned for May 26, which was cancelled in observance of Memorial Day.
Addison Hunt, Aubrey Sutton ‘25 valedictorians

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Peter Wilson

The class of 2025 valedictorians for Scott County High School is Addison Hunt and Aubrey Sutton for Great Crossing High School, school officials announced Wednesday. Hunt is graduating with a grade point average of 4.612 and has already earned an associate degree in art through the Bluegrass College Academy at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Hunt said her favorite memories were school dances and club activities.
SUN Meals program begins June 8, volunteers needed

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

SUN Meals will become available June 8 and provide a grab & go meal option for children through summer, according to SUN Meals Team Lead Melanie Freeman and AMEN House Director Michele Carlisle. “SUN Meals is a federally funded and regulated program that provides free food to children over the summer months when they are not receiving food at schools,” Freeman said. Meals are available to children up to 18 years old, according to amenhouse.org.
What do we owe our veterans?

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Rebecca Powell

Most of us have family members and friends who have served in the military, and every year we stop to honor them. Consider how these veterans have helped to shape our nation. In my case, three of my ancestors served in the militia during the Revolutionary War. One helped to rescue the liberty bell in the famous march from Philadelphia; another froze to death at Valley Forge. My great-grandfather was shot during the Civil War. If it weren’t for veterans, we would not be an independent nation.
Game, set, match: Scott County's Zakić crowned state champion

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Peter Wilson

LEXINGTON - Scott County's Sydney Zakić claimed the KHSAA girls' singles tennis championship on Thursday at the University of Kentucky. Zakić defeated Sacred Heart's Claire Rueff 6-4, 6-1 in the final after winning tiebreakers in the semifinals and quarterfinals to reach the championship match. "Sacred Heart is a very strong school in tennis, they've swept titles all the time, so it's great to get one for Scott County and for Central Kentucky," Zakić said.