Kentucky
‘Survivor’ winner voted to Kentucky legislature
He is aware of the way to win over the voters.
Whereas the nation was centered on the US Home and Senate Mid-term elections, “Survivor” winner Nick Wilson was elected to the Kentucky Home of Representatives, the place he’ll characterize the state’s 82nd district.
Wilson, 32, ran unopposed and can fill the seat vacated by the retiring Republican Rep. Regina Huff.
In 2018, the representative-elect rose to fame when he gained Season 37 of the hit CBS present generally known as “Survivor: David vs Goliath.”
Wilson, who was 27 years previous on the time, was thought-about one of many 10 “Davids,” underdogs and needed to overcome obstacles in opposition to the “Goliaths” the overachievers who’ve excelled of their particular person careers.
Wilson survived all the season, edging out “The White Lotus” creator Mike White and Angelina Keeley within the last jury vote 7-3-0.
In 2020, the Republican returned to “Survivor” for the “Winners at Struggle” season earlier than being voted out earlier than the ultimate re-entry problem, ending in seventh place.
Final November, Wilson, working as an Assistant Commonwealth Lawyer for Whitley County, introduced his intention to run for the Statehouse and was later endorsed by Huff.
The Kentucky 82nd Home District, situated within the southeast of the Bluegrass state, represents a part of Laurel County and all of Whitley together with town of Williamsburg, Wilson’s hometown.
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Wind gusts, rain from Tropical Storm Helene could affect weekend events across Kentucky
Still-dangerous Helene downgraded to tropical storm in Georgia
At least four people have died from Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 and was downgraded to a tropical storm Friday morning.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Helene rolling through Louisville and broader Kentucky regions could affect some weekend plans to jam out at Louder Than Life or partake in fall festivities.
We’re keeping an eye on events around Louisville happening this weekend that could be impacted by severe weather. Here’s what we know so far.
The status of Paristown Art Fest is unknown, but according to press release from the Fund for the Arts, their celebration of the arts scheduled for Saturday is being postponed.
“Celebration of the Arts will now be a part of Paristown’s Spring into Derby Art Fest, in Christy’s Garden from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on April 19,” Fund for the Arts spokesperson Tory Parker stated. “Paristown will then welcome Juicebox Heroes, who perform that night at 7 p.m.”
Gate openings for Friday have currently been delayed. A specific time when festivalgoers will be allowed in has not yet been released. Check back for updates.
Yes. Several districts have shut down in anticipation of severe weather Friday.
All Jefferson County Public Schools high school games have been canceled for Friday, spokesperson Mark Hebert said. There has not yet been an announcement from the Archdiocese of Louisville on the state of games to be played Friday for schools under their purview.
Check your school’s website and communication channels to stay updated on whether events are happening.
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Troy commit Jack James sets Kentucky high school football all-time touchdown record
Heading into Thursday night’s contest against Allen Count-Scottsville, Paducah Tilghman quarterback Jack James was on a mission.
The Troy commitment was focused on setting a new Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) all-time passing touchdown record and the senior just needed three scoring passes to make it happen.
According to Paducah Sun News’ sports editor Jared Jensen, James threw five touchdown passes and led the Blue Tornadoes to a 42-16 victory and passed Caldwell County’s Elijah Sindelar (2011-2014) to set a new KHSAA all-time touchdown passing record with now 147. Sindelar’s previous record was 144 passing touchdowns.
The Allen Count-Scottsville/Paducah Tilghman game was moved up to Thursday night because of the threat of torrential rain from Hurricane Helene impending for Friday night.
Last season, James led Paducah Tilghman to a 13-1 record and finished completing 255-of-375 passes for 4,019 yards, 56 touchdowns and just six interceptions. James also ran in six touchdowns.
Among the other offers James has on the table are from Charlotte, Eastern Kentucky, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Miami (OH), Old Dominion and Tulane.
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How utility companies in Kentucky are preparing for Helene
(WKYT) – Hurricane Helene will be making landfall in Florida on Thursday night. This storm will have impacts very far inland and effect a lot of people. This creates big plans in terms of response.
“We are following the track of Helene as it comes into Kentucky. Number one, our co-ops are paying attention for purposes of being able to restore power to co-ops back here at home and so those crews are having briefings, they always stayed geared up for any emergency,” said Joe Arnold of Kentucky Electric Cooperative.
While many co-ops are staying in Kentucky to monitor the situation, Arnold says seven different co-ops are heading south to assist elsewhere.
“Our co-ops in Kentucky have been paired up with co-ops in Georgia. So we have co-ops that are currently on the way or leaving soon to go to Georgia and there are other co-ops who are after the weather moves into here, and they are able to see and make sure they have enough crews to take care of things here, they will also probably send crews down,” Arnold said.
With wind gusts over 50 mph possible in our area, there needs to be enough people ready here for power outages. Kentucky Utilities, as of now, are staying local.
“We are keeping our folks here. We have to keep our customers here in Kentucky as a top priority,” said Daniel Lowry of Kentucky Utilities.
Lowry says there’s only so much that can be done to limit power outages here.
“Our system is designed to withstand extreme conditions, but trees often aren’t. So they will fly into our lines. We’ll get limbs in there that create problems,” said Lowry.
With the heavy rainfall that comes with Helene, saturated ground will make it easier for trees to come down and cause power outages.
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