2018-08-16 E-edition

Wickliffe Paper Mill to Reopen, Employ 500 in West Kentucky

Global Win to buy Verso facility in Ballard County for first US operation

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 16, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin today announced Global Win Wickliffe LLC, a Chinese-owned paper products manufacturer, will reopen the former Verso Corp. mill in west Kentucky’s Ballard County with a $150 million investment expected to create 500 full-time jobs. “Global Win Wickliffe will be a tremendous addition to West Kentucky, and the 500 jobs associated with the reopening […]

Quarles Hails USDA Announcement of $50 Million Milk Purchase

FRANKFORT (August 15, 2018) — Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase 11-13 million gallons of milk from dairy farmers for $50 million and distribute it to food banks across the nation. “This announcement is a much-needed shot in the arm for the dairy industry,” Commissioner Quarles said. “I was honored […]

Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Excellent Habitat Conditions Should Make for a Productive Dove Season

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 16, 2018) – For the middle of August, much of Kentucky looks as green as late May. Corn is high and robust, pastures are green and streams run bank full. The lush conditions should translate into productive hunting when the dove season opens Sept. 1. “Sunflowers look great overall,” said Wes Little, migratory bird biologist for the […]

Wildcats use defense to dominate exhibition opponents in Big Blue Bahamas trip

Cats Cruise in the Bahamas Although it’s only August, John Calipari’s squad appears to clicking on and off the court. The Wildcats dominated all four exhibition opponents in the Bahamas winning by an average of 25 points per game. Here are seven takeaways from the Big Blue Bahamas trip. 1. John Calipari loves his team. The Kentucky head coach was […]