by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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TORNADO DEATH TOLL RISES TO 39; COVINGTON & NKY COMMUNITY STILL WORKING HARD TO HELP
With the news that a 15-month old girl found alone in an Indiana field has died, the number of people killed in Friday's tornadoes has climbed to 39.
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These photos from Peach Grove, Kentucky were submitted by Bill Wells, President of the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative:
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To stay up to date on how to join your fellow NKYians in helping in the recovery effort, follow the coordination on Facebook. Some of the latest updates:
URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED:Turfway has graciously offered to do some laundry for us. We need 6 volunteers to meet at 9am at the Nicholson Christian Church, 1970 Walton-Nicholson Pike, Independence, KY 41051, to load a truck, follow the truck to Turfway and unload the truck. If you can help please comment here so we know to look for you in the morning. Chris Reinersman is the point person.|
If you or anyone you know needs help, Please feel free to call Mentor Baptist Church. (859) 635-7300. They are offering assistance to anyone in this area that needs help due to the storms and tornados that came through yesterday. They can leave a message and someone will contact them shortly. The messages are being checked regularly.|
Please avoid taking donations to Piner or Crittenden and use one of the other locations to drop off donations. We're trying to alleviate additional traffic issues. If you would like to carpool to areas in need of volunteers you may park at the following location: Dr. Annie King, 11939 Taylor Mill Rd.
Note: Covington's Granite World is a drop-off location for donations. 123 West 14th Street, 8:00AM-4:00PM. ALL USED CLOTHING SHOULD GO THERE.
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For more locations with specific donation items requested, click here.
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TORNADO HEADLINES
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NKY Tornado clean-up crews return Monday Cincinnati Enquirer
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Rescuers impressed by outpouring of support Courier-Journal
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Tornado victims turn to Facebook for helping hand Reuters
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Indiana mother loses legs saving children from tornado Courier-Journal
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Sights and sounds of West Liberty clean-up (video) Courier-Journal
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KENTUCKY WOMAN TRIED PRAYING AWAY THE TORNADO
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TORNADO VIDEO FROM DOWNTOWN WEST LIBERTY
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MENIFEE COUNTY COUPLE BRACE FOR ONCOMING TORNADO
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MORE NEWS:
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NINTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY WINS ART HISTORY PROJECT
From Covington Independent Public Schools:
Congratulations to Ninth District Elementary School, the winner of the Covington Art History Project, for its entry “Vision and Ingenuity.” The school received $500 for art supplies for its entry that was created by students in kindergarten through fifth grades. Students from other Covington schools competed in the contest that was sponsored by Oakley and Eva Farris. The artwork was inspired by the Roebling Murals on Covington's flood wall and the statue of Frank Duveneck at Washington and Pike Streets. Voters decided the winner. For several weeks, the artwork was on display at The Ascent in Covington. Voters went to Covington Independent Public Schools’ website at covschools.us to select their favorite mural. Vision and Ingenuity was the favorite, garnering 16,431 votes. The other entries included Artists in Residence, Centennial, Crossing the Pontoon Bridge, Devou Park or Latonia Racetrack.
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LEGISLATURE DID LITTLE TO WARD OFF REDISTRICTING DEBACLE
Columnist Joseph Gerth:
George Santayana, the essayist and philosopher, wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” He must have been thinking about the Kentucky General Assembly.Read the whole thing.
Courier-Journal
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COVINGTON'S BETTER NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMIT IS THIS WEEK
Save the date:
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NKU MEN FALL IN GLVC CHAMPIONSHIP, STILL EARN SPOT IN NCAA
The Norse lost in the title game of its final Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament, but will still play in one more Division II tournament facing Findlay in the first round.
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SEE ALSO: The NKU women's basketball team will also play in its final Division II tournament, facing Quincy.
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KENTUCKY FINISHES SEC REGULAR SEASON UNDEFEATED
UK is the only team in the country this year to finish conference play without a loss.
SEE ALSO: The SEC tournament bracket.
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HERE'S A HORSE TO KEEP AN EYE ON
Hansen. He might just win the Derby this year. Next stop may be the Wood Memorial or Turfway's Vinery Stakes. Check it out.
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SCHOOLS ARE STARTING THEIR BASS FISHING TEAMS
Kentucky High School Athletic Association approved the addition of bass fishing to varsity level sports and now schools are fielding teams:
More than 60 schools across the state have expressed an interest in fielding fishing teams, according to KHSAA. Kentucky has roughly 220 public high schools.Herald-Leader/Jim Warren
"We are definitely interested," said Ken Cox, athletic director for the Jessamine County Public Schools. "KHSAA has not come out with a lot of details yet, but once we learn more, it would give us an idea of which direction we might go."
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YOUNG INDIANS TARGETED BY KFC, TACO BELL, PIZZA HUT
Kentucky-based Yum! Brands is targeting the youth population in India hoping for growth similar to its success in China. Problem is, Indians buy only a fifth of the fast food that the Chinese do. This American company may have something to say about that!
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