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Nine Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winners named for 2025

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August 13, 2024

Nine Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winners named for 2025

(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced the selection of nine outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2025 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards on Aug. 13.

These teachers qualify to compete for the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.

“The Kentucky Teacher of the Year Awards honor outstanding teachers who go above and beyond to help develop the next generation of leaders in Kentucky,” said Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher. “I truly believe that our educators are among the best in the nation, and we at KDE are proud to celebrate their tireless efforts in their classrooms and communities.”

The nine Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winners and their positions for the 2023-2024 school year are:

Elementary School

Angela Nicole Hardin, Peace Academy (Jefferson County)
Scott Johnson, Red Cross Elementary (Barren County)
Sarah Wallace, Robert B. Turner Elementary (Anderson County)

Middle School

Jennifer Montgomery, Eminence Independent Middle School (Eminence Independent)
Jessica LF Talley, Mt. Washington Middle School (Bullitt County)
Alicia Christine Thomas, Lexington Traditional Magnet School (Fayette County)

High School

Jamie Brown, Marion County High School (Marion County)
Katy Cecil, LaRue County High School (LaRue County)
Hayley Dant, Randall K. Cooper High School (Boone County)

“More than 40,000 of their colleagues who are still dedicated to serving students and the teaching profession are represented by these award-winning educators,” Fletcher said. “I want to recognize and thank all Kentucky teachers who give of themselves daily to encourage our students to dream, to persist and to succeed in life.”

All nine teachers will be honored during a ceremony in Frankfort on Sept. 10. During the ceremony, KDE will announce winners of the elementary, middle and high school teaching divisions. From those three finalists, one will be named the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, who will then represent the state in the National Teacher of the Year competition.

All award recipients will receive cash prizes. The overall Kentucky Teacher of the Year will receive $10,000 and will be offered a six-month sabbatical with KDE during their year as an ambassador of the teaching profession.

KDE received 528 teacher nominations this year and judging was conducted by a blue-ribbon panel of veteran educators from across the state.

Applications included information on the nominees’ teaching philosophies, teaching experiences and involvement in their respective communities, as well as letters of recommendation from peers, students, families, administrators and others.

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Beechwood’s Tyler Fryman commits to the Kentucky Wildcats

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June 27, 2026

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Beechwood’s Tyler Fryman commits to the Kentucky Wildcats

Beechwood senior wide receiver Tyler Fryman has committed to University of Kentucky football and baseball according to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.

Fryman made the change to the Wildcats on June 26, just three days after announcing he was decommitting from Louisville Cardinals baseball. Fryman had been committed to Louisville since 2023.

The four-star recruit took an official visit to Kentucky on June 19. A week later, he’s flipped his school and added a new sport.

For Beechwood last season, Fryman caught 62 passes for 1,320 yards and 23 touchdowns. He was also the 9th Region Player of the Year in baseball and an indoor track state champion.

Fryman also had football offers from Cincinnati, Notre Dame and Ole Miss among others.

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Officials identify missing woman as search enters third day

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June 26, 2026

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Officials identify missing woman as search enters third day

GRAYSON, Ky. (WSAZ) – New information has been released in the search for a missing woman at Grayson Lake.

According to game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Marly Kinney, 19, of Ashland, was last seen at Grayson Lake on Wednesday afternoon.

According to game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Marly Kinney, 19, of Ashland, was last seen at Grayson Lake on Wednesday afternoon.(WSAZ)

They say search efforts are focused on the water at this time and include Kentucky State Police aerial support, drones, boats, and K9 assistance.

Crews suspend search for missing teen for the night

The search is now into its third day, with officials saying on and off rain has hindered their search and that a group of 50 volunteers are walking the banks of the lake to help in the search.

Search and rescue boats have been seen at the lake as well.

Officials say there are still many questions, including if Kinney is still alive and where exactly she went missing.

They also say they’ve been using a variety of equipment, including sonar and thermal detectors, as well as helicopters and underwater drones.

WSAZ received a statement from Kinney’s family Friday afternoon:

“We are very appreciative of the absolute surplus of support from law enforcement, search and rescue, 1st responders, and all of the community and its volunteers that are here with us and for us searching for Marly. We do not even know how to express our absolute gratitude to you all. We continue to have faith she will be found and brought back to us. We know we have the very best people doing all they can to bring her home.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

We are still working to get more information.

Previous coverage can be found here.

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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for June 25, 2026

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June 26, 2026

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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for June 25, 2026

The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Thursday, June 25, 2026 winning numbers for each game.

Cash Ball

02-08-24-32, Cash Ball: 09

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Pick 3

Evening: 6-3-0

Midday: 9-6-0

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Pick 4

Evening: 5-7-6-0

Midday: 5-2-6-6

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03-13-14-34-45, Bonus: 01

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