Kentucky
Publix moves closer to Kentucky debut, plans another store in the state
Dive Temporary:
- Publix on Thursday broke floor on its first location in Louisville, Kentucky, placing the grocery store chain a step nearer to starting operations within the state, in response to a press launch from the retailer. The shop will mark Publix’s Kentucky debut and is scheduled to be accomplished within the fourth quarter of 2023.
- The Florida-based grocer additionally introduced it has signed a lease for a retailer in Lexington, Kentucky, that’s anticipated to open in late 2024.
- Publix’s upcoming growth into Kentucky heightens the rivalry between the grocery store and Kroger, which has a sturdy presence within the state and is constructing an online-only presence in Publix’s house state of Florida.
Dive Perception:
Publix’s new retailer in Louisville would be the first of two places the chain intends to open within the metropolis in the course of the coming years because it establishes roots in Kentucky.
The retailer revealed plans to construct its inaugural Kentucky grocery store in September, shortly earlier than disclosing its intention to open a second Louisville location in the course of the first quarter of 2024. The Louisville Publix shops, together with the newly introduced Lexington location, will every occupy about 55,700 sq. toes and embody a drive-thru pharmacy.
The three supermarkets will every sit subsequent to a 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors retailer, in response to Publix. The retailer famous the alcoholic beverage retailer adjoining to its first Louisville grocery store would be the first Publix Liquors retailer outdoors Florida.
Publix’s retailer in Lexington can be positioned in The Fountains at Palomar, a brand new growth at Man O’ Warfare Boulevard and Harrodsburg Street. That may place it proper throughout the street from a Walmart, the Lexington Herald Chief reported.
Publix’s determination to broaden its attain into Kentucky brings added competitors to the state’s grocery market, the place chains together with Kroger, Aldi and Meijer already function shops. In February, Hy-Vee confirmed that it, too, would enter the state, beginning with a 150,000-square-foot location in Louisville tentatively set to open in 2023.
Publix can also be locking horns with Kroger in its stronghold of Florida, the place Kroger has began providing grocery supply service in a number of areas utilizing its community of automated achievement facilities.
Kentucky marks the eighth state for Publix’s footprint. The chain additionally does enterprise in Florida — the place greater than half of its roughly 1,300 shops are positioned — Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Kentucky
Kentucky firefighters spend a week of training in the Czech Republic
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Fifteen firefighters from Owensboro, Daviess Daviess County, Henderson, Greenville, Airport-Sorgho fire departments and the Fire Academy of Kentucky partook in international training in Olomouc.
Through a Sister Cities Firefighter exchange program, these firefighters engaged in hands-on training like residential firefighting and flashover drills.
The goal of an exchange like this is to not only strengthen everyday skills for these local firefighters, but to also increase strong international ties.
It is said they also participated in on-duty shifts with the Olomouc Fire Department, responding to emergencies and putting their new skills to practice.
During the day, the firefighter were immersed in various scenarios and training courses but at night, they were hitting the streets of Olomouc. They got to experience a “unique exposition of fall decorations” at “Fall Flora” and supported a home team hockey game.
After 5 full days in the Czech Republic, the local firefighters made their way back to Owensboro Saturday morning. Officials with OFD says they arrived at midnight and are now regaining their rest after countless hours of travel.
This week-long exchange comes just months after their previous endeavor to the Czech Republic in April.
(Courtesy: Owensboro-Daviess County Firefighter Exchange Program)
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New video shows Kentucky sheriff pointing gun at judge before alleged fatal shooting
A newly released video shows the moment when a Kentucky sheriff pointed his gun at a judge’s head before allegedly shooting and killing him.
The surveillance footage shows Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, and District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, in the judge’s chambers having what appeared to be a heated conversation on Sept. 19 before the sheriff pulled out his gun and pointed it at the judge.
Mullins was seen in the video sitting behind his desk when Stines pulled the gun, and Mullins then raised his hands and attempted to turn away just before Stines fired several rounds at him.
Earlier released footage of the shooting was played in court during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, according to the Courier Journal.
KENTUCKY SHERIFF SEEN IN FOOTAGE SHOOTING AT JUDGE IN SHOCKING PRELIMINARY HEARING
The video showed Mullins seeking cover under his desk as Stines fired his gun. The sheriff then approached the judge, who was still under his desk, and shot him twice at close range before leaving the chambers, the footage shows.
Kentucky Detective Clayton Stamper testified that the sheriff surrendered immediately after the shooting.
Stines told police, “They’re trying to kidnap my wife and kid,” according to Stamper.
The sheriff and the judge had been friends for decades and had lunch together hours before the alleged killing.
Stamper said additional surveillance footage from inside the chambers that has not been shown in court or publicly released captured the sheriff using his and Mullins’ phones to make multiple calls to his daughter just before the shooting, according to the Courier Journal.
Police found Stines’ daughter’s phone number saved in the judge’s phone, Stamper said.
Defense attorney Jeremy Bartley declined to reveal a possible motive for the shooting, but authorities reportedly said the incident was being investigated as a possible sex scandal.
KENTUCKY SHERIFF CHARGED WITH FATALLY SHOOTING JUDGE DEPOSED IN RAPE-RELATED CASE DAYS EARLIER
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“Our investigators seized the two cell phones, and they’re being analyzed,” Kentucky State Police Trooper Matt Gayheart previously told the Daily Mail.
Stines announced Monday that he was retiring as sheriff.
He pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and is being held at the Leslie County Jail. His case was sent to a grand jury for indictment.
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