by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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UPDATE:
Covington City Commissioner Steve Casper reports at The River City News Facebook page:
Last night's action by HAC was only the 1st step, by passing a resolution instructing the Director to speak with the City Mgr to finalize the contribution. Today after communication as directed, the money is forthcoming with much appreciation!!! When the planning process begins for Lincoln Grant I'm confident HAC will help play a role in it. Yes, Charlene many share your same concerns and desires for the school to be brought back as a viable piece of the Eastside community, the City will do everything in its power to make that happen.That comment is in response to Wednesday's story:
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HAC: $5OK DONATION TO KEEP POOL OPEN WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
A second pool faces closure this season, but the Housing Authority of Covington wants to come to the rescue with a $50,000 donation to the City. But there are strings attached related to the redevelopment of an historic Covington structure. Click it. The River City News
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METHADONE CLINIC COMING TO COVINGTON DESPITE CITY'S FIGHT
FOX 19 visited Covington to follow up on the forthcoming methadone clinic story which would be co-owned by the Florence doctor whose officers were raided this week. In the report, FOX 19 talks with City Manager Larry Klein:
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MISSING COVINGTON SOLDIER WILL FINALLY HAVE MEMORIAL
Army Corporal Dan Alfred was 22-years old when his Latonia family learned that he was declared missing in action during the Korean War. Ever since, his brother has maintained a mission to find him:
Now 78, Jack Alfred flies a black and white POW-MIA flag outside his Villa Hills home. He proudly carried the flag at recent Veterans Day events, and for the past eight years, Jack and his wife, Flo, have attended annual government briefings in Washington, D.C. to learn the latest about the 8,300 Americans who remain missing from the Korean War.Read this entire moving story at the link.
“We never had a memorial service,” Jack Alfred said. “I think we were hoping they’d find something, just anything.”
On Thursday, the last surviving relative of Cpl. Dan Oliver Alfred will pay tribute to the big brother he idolized with a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for thousands who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Cindy Schroeder
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KENTUCKY GETS $101.7 MILLION IN TOBACCO SETTLEMENT MONEY
The annual payday from the 1998 settlement between tobacco manufacturers and the states has arrived again:
“The money Kentucky receives each year from the MSA provides funding for many invaluable programs –from agriculture to education,” General Conway said. “My office continues to closely monitor and enforce the agreement and stands ready to defend actions brought to challenge it in both state and federal courts.”press release
Under the MSA, the tobacco companies agreed to make annual payments in perpetuity to the settling states, to fund a national foundation dedicated to significantly reducing the use of tobacco products by youth and to abide by certain restrictions on promotional and lobbying activity. Kentucky’s share of the settlement is approximately $3.45 billion over the first 25 years. Payments are determined according to a formula that is calculated, in part, by the number of cigarettes sold by companies that have agreed to join the settlement. This year’s payment totals $101.7 million.
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FRANKFORT & POLITICS HEADLINES
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The Governor taketh away and a senate committee giveth back The chess match between Governor Beshear and Senator Williams continues. Bluegrass Politics
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Prescription drug pill bill delayed again WFPL
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Senate committee approves transportation budget WBKO
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Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moore gets NKY Right to Life endorsement cn|2
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You know how every Kentuckian named John Y. Brown (insert number here) is a Democrat? Not young John Y. Brown IV The Recovering Politician
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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THE COVINGTON COMET WILL BE HONORED IN OHIO ON SATURDAY
The man known as The Covington Comet will be honored at Eldora Speedway Saturday where he won his most famous race before dying two months later in another race. If you don't know the story of Stan Bowman, who grew up on Greenup Street, and whose death paved the way for the rise of Mario Andretti, click the link.
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THURSDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Friends of murder victim from Covington relieved that woman involved in killing will stay in prison; Two pools in the city are now being discussed for closing; Plus, get ready to gleek out: a fictional Glee character is coming to school in Kentucky. Click it. |
KENTUCKY DERBY POSTER UNVEILED BY GOVERNOR BESHEAR
From a press release:
This year’s poster features a photograph by John Stephen Hockensmith, in which he captures the undefeated thoroughbred Barbaro as he rounds Churchill Downs’ first turn on his way to winning the 2006 Kentucky Derby.
“We are honored to continue this time-honored tradition of unveiling the commemorative Derby poster,” said Gov. Beshear. “This artwork exemplifies the excitement and enthusiasm that surrounds the greatest two minutes in sports and serves as a wonderful memento for the public.”
Barbaro’s 2006 Derby margin of victory was the biggest since Triple Crown winner Assault won in 1946.
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CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM HOLY CROSS'S 2-0 VICTORY OVER NEWCATH IN THE 9TH REGIONAL ALL A BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP NKY Sports Blog
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UK'S NATIONAL CHAMPION BASKETBALL TEAM WAS HONRED BY THE US SENATE TODAY Courier-Journal
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SEE ALSO: Nerlens Noel officially signs with UK today Coach Cal
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STUDY: 38% OF PEOPLE ACTUALLY NOT ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION
LOL:
"While people have long asserted that it takes all kinds, our research shows that American society currently has a drastic oversupply of the kinds who don't have any good or worthwhile thoughts whatsoever. We could actually do just fine without them."The Onion
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