The Jessamine Journal

12/17/2024

The Providence School once again opened its doors to community members for its 12th-annual Empty Bowl Lunch. This is an effort that includes creating the bowls from scratch throughout the year, cooking a hearty winter lunch, and serving patrons from the public. A couple hundred colorful bowls create...

12/16/2024

After outgrowing the old Sheriff’s Department Offices, the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new building on Main Street in the building formerly used by Wes Banco. 201 N Main Street is a three-story building purchased several years ago by the Jessamine...

12/13/2024

In Wilmore, I came across a rare sighting for Jessamine County, a sign donning the Palestinian Flag, and an Israeli Flag, with the text: “Pray for Palestine.” Another Palestinian Flag took up the bottom left corner of the sign, with text within it stating: “There is no way to peace, peace is t...

12/12/2024

For the Journal Jessamine County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 105th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2024. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet the company’s profitability requirements and wh...

12/11/2024

All library articles submitted by Marketing and PR Coordinator Emily Moon Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Saturday, December 14th Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily em...

12/09/2024

Compiled by Gillian Stawiszynski. The following arrests were reported by the Nicholasville Police Department between November 19 – December 2. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. Nov. 19 Kevin Scott Hall — Theft by deception, including cold checks up to $1,000. ...

12/04/2024

Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Saturday, December 7th – American Songs & Carols, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter Tuesday, De...

12/03/2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, Governor Andy Beshear appointed Fred Allen Meyer as Magistrate for the First District of Jessamine County. He was sworn into office on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and attended his first Fiscal Court meeting later that day. Meyer is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, Gatton S...

11/29/2024

First Vineyard Winery 12th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Fair – Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nicholasville’s First Vineyard Winery, located at 5800 Sugar Creek Pike, will be hosting its 12th annual Christmas in the Country Craft Fair. This event is free and open to the public...

11/29/2024

Two Warner Elementary School fifth-graders performed at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field during halftime of the football game against the Murray State Racers last weekend. Skylar and Sierra are a part of Warner’s Twirl Jessamine program, which teaches fourth and fifth-grade girls social...

11/29/2024

Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Monday, December 2nd – * Silver Sneakers, 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter – Kentucky Career...

11/27/2024

In partnership with New Vista, a nonprofit mental health organization that has community centers across the state, the Jessamine County Health Department (JCHD) will be hosting an event that walks participants through creating a safety plan they can have ready for their “very worst day.” The eve...

11/25/2024

Newsflash! Jessamine County Homeless Coalition- JCHC's free-of-charge Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jessamine County Public Library on 600 South Main Street.

Right now, turkey and dressing donations are needed to help the team meet the goal of serving 750 meals. These items can be dropped off at 218 E Maple Street. Contact the JCHC before dropping off donations at (859) 241-1137 or by email at [email protected]. The event is also in need of cooks and volunteers able to provide assistance at the event.
Fill out this form if you are interested in donating or volunteering:

11/25/2024

Compiled by Gillian Stawiszynski. The following arrests were reported by the Nicholasville Police Department between November 13 – November 18. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. November 13 Amanda L Dick – Theft by unlawful taking or disposition Shoplifting. R...

11/22/2024

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11/22/2024

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11/21/2024

Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Saturday, November 23 – Pokémon Club, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter – Pokémon Trading...

11/20/2024

https://www.bluegrasslive.com/2024/11/20/19-year-old-kentucky-man-in-custody-after-shooting-of-two-police-officers/

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly shooting two Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers during a confrontation Tuesday night. Jeremiah Thompson, of Louisville, was taken into custody early Wednesday at 1:18 a.m. and faces multiple charges, including first-degree assault a...