BEREA, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSpar) -- Berea College issued the following news release: The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), the nation's leading advocate for parks and recreation, is partnering with the Walmart Foundation to establish a program that increases the ability of local parks and recreation agencies to serve as Community Wellness Hubs. With support from the Walmart Foundation, NRPA has received $2.5 million in grant funding to support 15 local park and recreation agen  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSsre) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2020-00206) on Sept. 6, 2022: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application of AEUG Fleming Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Construction for an Approximately 188 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility in Fleming County, Kentucky Pursuant to KRS 278.700 and 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER On November 25, 2020, AEUG Fleming Solar, LLC (AEUG Fleming) filed an application for a  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSsre) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2020-00219) on Sept. 6, 2022: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application of AEUG Madison Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Construction for an Approximately 100 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility in Madison County, Kentucky Pursuant to KRS 278.700 and 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER On December 11, 2020, AEUG Madison Solar, LLC (AEUG Madison) filed an application for a  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00245) on Sept. 6, 2022: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application of Morgan County Water District for the Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct a Water System Improvements Project and an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Securities Pursuant to the Provisions of KRS 278.020, KRS 278.300, and 807 KAR 5:001 COMMISSION STAFF'S FIRST R  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSsre) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00131) on Sept. 6, 2022: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application of Sebree Solar II, LLC for a Certificate to Construct an Approximately 150 Megawatt Solar Electric Generating Facility in Henderson County, Kentucky Pursuant to KRS 278.700 and 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER On August 19, 2022, Sebree Solar II, LLC (Sebree Solar II) filed a motion requesting the Siting Board gr  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSsre) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2020-00040) on Sept. 6, 2022: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application of Turkey Creek Solar, LLC for a Construction Certificate to Construct an Approximately 50-Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility in Garrard County, Kentucky Pursuant to KRS 278.700 and 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER On March 27, 2020, Turkey Creek Solar, LLC (Turkey Creek) filed an application for  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 7 -- Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2022: Attorney General Cameron today announced a $438.5 million tentative agreement with electronic cigarette manufacturer, JUUL Labs, Inc. has been reached and will return at least $14 million to the Commonwealth. The proposed agreement settles claims with Juul for the company's unlawful marketing and sales practices. "Deceptive marketing and sales practices have no place in   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 7 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded $333,320.94 from the U.S. Department ofAgriculture's (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program as part of a $79.2 million investment to increase opportunities for farmers, ranchers and other growers across the country. This USDA grant will help the Kentucky Department of Agriculture fund projects that enhance the competitiveness   more

VERSAILLES, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSper) -- The Kentucky Community and Technical College System issued the following news: The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents held a special election this week to fill the position of board chair. James Lee Stevens, the board's vice chair was selected to lead the board. Barry Martin was elected to fill the open vice chair position. Wendy Fletcher, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP will continue her position as secretary. Stevens replaces f  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 7 (TNSconf) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Dr. Ato Quayson, winner of the 2021 Warren-Brooks Award, will visit WKU on Friday, September 16, to accept the award and give a guest lecture on his award-winning book, Tragedy and Postcolonial Literature (Cambridge University Press, 2021). The event will take place at 3 p.m. in Cherry Hall 125 and is being co-sponsored by the English Department and the African American Studies Program. All are   more