by Michael Monks
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HOLMES 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Yet another state title comes to Covington. This time, the 8th grade boys basketball team at Holmes claimed the Kentucky Basketball Academy's state championship. Way to go, guys!
This is Covington's third state title of the 2011-12 academic year. The other two belong to Holy Cross, which won the state football championship and the 'All A' basketball title. More on local basketball's postseason, below.
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JEROME SIMPSON BACK IN COVINGTON COURTROOM TODAY
Let's hope the rising Bengals star is able to learn from this experience and let's hope that someday people don't have to send marijuana through the mail and can instead buy it legally in their neighborhood.
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KENTUCKY'S LAST CHANCE FOR EXPANDED GAMBLING?
Last chance or not, supporters believe it's their best chance:
But, (Stumbo) said, “I don’t think you can say something that’s been around for 20 years is going to die overnight.Courier-Journal via Enquirer/Gregory A. Hall
“... This issue’s not going to go away until we address it or solve it or put an end to it. The manner in which the issue is addressed may change, but I don’t think the issue would go away.”
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SEE ALSO: Gambling bill gets flak from all around Courier-Journal
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CANDIDATES AWAIT COURT RULING BEFORE MOVING FORWARD
Yes, this hot mess is still going on:
The uncertainty over which state legislative districts will be used in this year’s election has some candidates rethinking their plans, while others may need to file suit to have ineligible candidates removed from the ballot.Courier-Journal/Joseph Gerth
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SOUTH COVINGTON RESIDENTS CLEAN UP HANDS PIKE
Over the weekend, the South Covington Community Action Association hit Hands Pike for a day of cleaning. "We removed logs and other debris from the culvert," said Bill Wells, President of the SCCAA. "A few dozen bags (of trash) were removed and the hill once again looks presentable." Wells also thanked the two Covington Police officers that managed traffic on the curvy road.
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KENTUCKY HOSTS FORUM ON NEW EDUCATION STANDARDS
Next week:
Hundreds of educators from 17 states are headed to Kentucky to learn how the state is using a new set of nationwide standards in its public schools to get students ready for college.AP via WKYT
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GQ NAMES LOUISVILLE THE MANLIEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES
Wow:
In the March issue of GQ there is a full page article explaining why Louisville is so manly. The reasons include Bourbon, baseball, and horse racing, among others.WHAS 11
The article also compliments Louisville on its “courtly southern swagger,” saying the gentlemen in town know how to compliment a woman and often do so.
SEE ALSO: The article is yet online, but you can read more about on the Facebook page of the Louisville Voice-Tribune
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REDS PITCHERS & CATCHERS REPORT
Some great photos by the Cincinnati Enquirer's Michael Keating.
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MEANWHILE... MANAGER DUSTY BAKER SAYS HE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT CONTRACT:
“What kind of factor can it be?” he said. “Like I said before, how many people have one-year contracts period? You know how many times I’ve been in this situation? I’ve been in this situation four, five, six times. Hey man, you’ve just got to keep proving yourself. Some people do. Some people don’t. It seems like I have to."Cincinnati Enquirer/John Fay
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ENGAGEMENT PROPOSAL AT TURFWAY PARK
Awww:
The Florence track describes the event on its Facebook page:
Race fan Eric Hammer proposed to Michelle Weir in the winner's circle yesterday. She said yes!
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KENTUCKY KINGDOM MAY BE KNOWN AS BLUEGRASS BOARDWALK
That's if the Louisville amusement park is able to reopen:
Kentucky Kingdom has been closed since it was in essence abandoned by Six Flags amid a bankruptcy filing two years ago. The park has been called Kentucky Kingdom since it first operated in the late 1980s.Courier-Journal/Sheldon S. Shaffer
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in case you missed...
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THE SUNDAY EDITION
Lots of great stuff including the week that was and the week that will be in Covington. Check it out at the link!
The RC News: The Sunday Edition
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CITYBEAT SCREWS UP COVINGTON REFERENCES IN 'BEST OF' SURVEY
Our City is well-represented in CityBeat's Best of Cincinnati poll. Unfortunately, that publication is roughly three to five years behind on what's happening here. They think Butch Callery is still mayor, that David Henley still coaches Holmes, and that the Ascent is an apartment community. Click it.
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ASSESSING COVINGTON'S PARKING SITUATION
What to do about the parking situation Downtown along Madison and Pike? The City issued some general recommendations last week. For that story, click the link!
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FORT THOMAS MATTERS PRESENTS: MARK VERSUS FOOD
This time, the feature takes place at Tom & Chee at Newport on the Levee.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL POSTSEASON BEGINS THIS WEEK
Holy Cross and Holmes are in the same district and look to move into the regional tournament together. Great podcast at the link detailing what to look for all over Covington, including a tough test the Indians face that may prevent them from even making it to regionals.
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Also, stay tuned to NKY Sports Blog for all the details on the games. Rich Broering does an awesome job with his coverage. His final top 10 of the regular season puts Holy Cross at #2, Holmes at #4, and Scott at #8. That's some quality basketball in Covington!
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