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Frankfort Man Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking
FRANKFORT, Ky.- A Frankfort man, Donald Demil Clay, 50, was convicted on Wednesday by a federal jury in Frankfort for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Clay was convicted of the charges following a two-day trial. According to testimony at trial, the investigation as to Clay began with numerous tips to law enforcement that Clay…
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Kentucky joins UnitedHealthcare rural hospital support program
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has been included in UnitedHealthcare’s expansion of its Rural Payment Acceleration Pilot, a program designed to lower healthcare costs and increase access in rural communities. The program will accelerate Medicare Advantage payments to participating hospitals from an average of fewer than 30 days to fewer…
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26-ORD-180 – Chelsea Smith/Garrard County Board of Education
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-180 Date Issued: 4/27/2026 Parties: Chelsea Smith/Garrard County Board of Education Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 27, 2026 In re: Chelsea Smith/Garrard County Board of Education Summary: The Garrard County Board of Education (“the Board”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it timely responded to a request…
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26-ORD-181 – Joye Keeley/City of Lawrenceburg
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-181 Date Issued: 4/27/2026 Parties: Joye Keeley/City of Lawrenceburg Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 27, 2026 In re: Joye Keeley/City of Lawrenceburg Summary: The Office is unable to find that the City of Lawrenceburg (“the City”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) because the Office cannot resolve the factual dispute…
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Former 4-H County Extension Agent Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington man, Terence Lorenzo Clemons, 52, was sentenced on Tuesday to 25 years by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell for the production of child pornography. According to his plea agreement, Clemons was a County Extension Agent that operated 4-H programs in the Bath County School System. In April 2024, Clemons began…
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Frankfort Man Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking
FRANKFORT, Ky.- A Frankfort man, Donald Demil Clay, 50, was convicted on Wednesday by a federal jury in Frankfort for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Clay was convicted of the charges following a two-day trial. According to testimony at trial, the investigation as to Clay began with numerous tips to law enforcement that…
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Fayette County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine and Firearms Trafficking
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington man, Osama Omar Qasem, 29, was sentenced on Thursday to 120 months by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell for two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one count of trafficking in…
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26-ORD-179 – Larry Stambaugh/Southeast State Correctional Complex
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-179 Date Issued: 4/24/2026 Parties: Larry Stambaugh/Southeast State Correctional Complex Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 24, 2026 In re: Larry Stambaugh/Southeast State Correctional Complex Summary: The Southeast State Correctional Complex (“the Complex”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request for records that are not…
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26-ORD-178 – The Courier–Journal/Grayson County E-911
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-178 Date Issued: 4/24/2026 Parties: The Courier–Journal/Grayson County E-911 Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 24, 2026 In re: The Courier–Journal/Grayson County E-911 Summary: Grayson County E-911 (“the Agency”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when its initial response did not explain how particular exceptions applied to authorize the withholding or…
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Partners with Judi’s Place for Kids for Therapy Dog to Support Crime Victims and Witnesses
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky has partnered with Judi’s Place for Kids, a children’s advocacy center, headquartered in Pikeville, Ky., for use of their certified facility dog throughout the district. A highly trained facility dog used in proper circumstances can reduce the stress experienced by victims and…