Today's News

Severe weather with tornadoes possible is expected to hit south central Kentucky this afternoon. A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Eastern time.

A tornado watch is issued when the conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado.

According to the National Weather Service, warm temperature and ample moisture are in place, and scattered thunderstorms are possible starting this afternoon and continuing through the evening. These storms are capable of damaging winds and hail.

Jack Brammer of The Lexington Herald-Leader’s Bluegrass Politics blog reported last Friday that Gov. Steve Beshear has released the names of Republicans who are his “supporters.” The list of 70 GOP members who are endorsing Beshear’s re-election bid appears at the end of the entry.

And the first name on the list is Lebanon Mayor Gary Crenshaw. (To read the full blog entry, go here http://tinyurl.com/3epwevf.)

Rebecca Hill
County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development