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Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary to Retire
May 18, 2013
office of Gov. Steve Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/18/13) – Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Marcheta Sparrow will retire May 31 from her post as Secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage. “Secretary Sparrow has done a…
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Click It or Ticket/Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement
May 18, 2013 Stu Recke (KSP) -
Kentucky Celebrates Armed Forces Day
May 18, 2013 Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter -
Federal Grand Jury Issues Indictments in String of Bank Robberies
May 17, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigations -
Congressman Whitfield Comments on Voting to Fully Repeal Obamacare
May 17, 2013 Chris Pack -
Kentucky’s Jobless Rate Drops to 7.9 Percent in April 2013
May 16, 2013 Kim Brannock -
Sen. Paul Supports Measure to Protect Fishing Access
May 15, 2013 David Bayens -
Gov. Beshear Launches kynect: Kentucky’s Healthcare Connection
May 15, 2013 office of Gov. Steve Beshear -
Kentucky State Police Hold Trooper Memorial – VIDEO FOOTAGE
May 15, 2013 J. L. Graham, SurfKY News -
KU Warns Customers of Recent Bill-Payment Scam
May 15, 2013 Cliff Feltham -
Two Henderson County Students Earn High Marks, Scholarships, in National Archery Tournament
May 14, 2013 Danielle Crafton -
Kentucky State Police Accident Report – May 13, 2013
May 13, 2013 Kentucky State Police -
UPDATE – Details of Semi Rollover on Pennyrile Parkway Released
May 13, 2013 Chris King (Kentucky State Police) -
Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on May 13
May 11, 2013 office of Gov. Steve Beshear -
Mother’s Day - How it Began
May 11, 2013 Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter -
Gov. Beshear Expands Health Coverage to over 300,000 Kentuckians
May 09, 2013 office of Gov. Steve Beshear -
Kentucky State Police Accident Report – May 6, 2013
May 06, 2013 Kentucky State Police -
ATF Recognizes Kentucky State Police Investigators
May 04, 2013 Les Williams -
Century, Big Rivers and Kenergy Reach Tentative Agreement for Hawesville Smelter
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SCAM ALERT - FBI Internet Crime Center Warns of Increasing Gun Sales Fraud
May 02, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Sens. Paul McConnell, and Alexander Respond to Army Corps Restrictions on Tailwaters Access
May 01, 2013 Moria Bagley
GRID
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Keeping the Faith - Choose To Be Happy
May 19, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/19/13) - There is something rotten in the state of Denmark.” That is a centuries old phrase from William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, “Hamlet.” Going… Read More...
Rev. James L. Snyder - Now That's News I Can Really Use
May 19, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/19/13) - I have a terrible confession to get off my chest. It is a secret I have tried to hide from family and friends for years. Up to this point,… Read More...
Dave Says – May 19, 2013
May 19, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/19/13) – This week Dave discusses She wants to work and Financing the college experience. Dear Dave,I’m a stay-at-home mom now, and my husband… Read More...
Photo of the Week - A Step Back in Time
May 18, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/18/13) - This week SurfKY News is featuring a photo presented by Amber Mena of Hopkins County. Read More...
CDC Warns Public of Feces Contamination in Pools
May 18, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – A study of public pools done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by… Read More...
What is Today – May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history. The first merry-go-round was presented at a fair 393 years ago… Read More...
Birthdays, Anniversaries and More – May 17-24
May 17, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – SurfKY News is honored to congratulate the following individuals for Birthdays, Anniversaries, achievements, and much more. Happy… Read More...
WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE – Fifty/Fifty Weekend throughout Western Kentucky
May 17, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Western Kentucky Residents are undecided for weekend plans due to a very unpredictable weather situation. Today, Friday, May 17,… Read More...
Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Due to Possible Health Risk
May 17, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with… Read More...
Christian Kids Awarded for Journalism Achievements
May 17, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/17/13) – On Thursday, May 16, SurfKY Region 2 News Director J.L. Graham was honored to visit the students of Majesty Christian Academy in… Read More...
WK Outdoors – Fishing the Kentucky River
May 17, 2013
WESTERN KY (5/17/13) – It flows through the heart of Kentucky for some 255 miles from the confluence of the North and South forks at Beattyville to the Ohio… Read More...
Henderson Police Report Activity for Week of May 13
May 16, 2013
HENDERSON, Ky. (5/16/13) – This week, Henderson Police reported the following investigations and auto accidents: A Henderson woman was charged with driving… Read More...
New Coalition Forms to Challenge Big Rivers’ Proposed Rate Hikes
May 16, 2013
HENDERSON, Ky. (5/16/13) – A new coalition launched today to speak out in favor of fair and reasonable utility rates for western Kentucky electricity… Read More...
Snake Population Growing, Know how to Identify Poisonous
May 16, 2013
WESTERN Ky. (5/16/13) – As summer approaches and more people are enjoying the outdoors, it is important to know what you are looking for, in case you come… Read More...
Gov. Beshear Signs Bill for Career/Technical Education in Kentucky
May 16, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/16/13) – Governor Steve Beshear today ceremonially signed House Bill 207 that unites the state’s two Career and Technical Education (CTE)… Read More...
Sports
Fish of the Week - 50 LB Flathead Catfish
May 17, 2013
Justin Mitchell
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Men’s Golf in 12th after Round One of NCAA Regional
May 17, 2013 Cory Weigel (UK Athletics) -
Eastern Kentucky 3, Murray State 1
May 17, 2013 John Brush -
Fifth Wildcat from 2012 Senior Class to Join National Football League
May 17, 2013 Tony Neely (UK Athletics) -
Outdoors with Big Country – Introduce a Kid to Fishing
May 17, 2013 Randy Adams, Columnist -
No. 8 Kentucky Takes on No. 9 Duke in Sweet 16
May 15, 2013 Chris Shoals (UK Athletics) -
God’s Great Outdoor Adventures - May Offers Excellent Fishing
May 15, 2013 Loman Scarbrough, Columnist -
Wildcats Get Three-Hit Game from Matt Reida, Homers from Micheal Thomas, A.J. Reed
May 15, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Kentucky-Baylor Game Part of Big 12/SEC Challenge
May 14, 2013 Deborah Moore (UK Athletics) -
UK Athletics Posts Record 3.14 GPA in Spring Semester
May 14, 2013 Tony Neely (UK Athletics) -
Wildcats Conclude 2013 Home Schedule with Tuesday Tilt vs. No. 14 Hoosiers
May 13, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Belmont Takes Murray State, 12-1
May 13, 2013 John Brush -
Softball to Host NCAA Regional for First Time in School History
May 13, 2013 Wes Crane (UK Athletics) -
Number 1 Vanderbilt Seeps Wildcats in Sec Home Finale
May 13, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Beede Pitches N. 1 Vandy to Series-Clinching Win
May 13, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Ray Dykstra’s All-Conference Javelin Throw Highlights SEC Championship Saturday
May 13, 2013 Jacob Most (UK Athletics) -
UK’s McIntosh, Newton, Smith Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
May 10, 2013 Tom Neely, UK Athletics -
Outdoors with Big Country – May is Outdoor Time
May 09, 2013 Randy Adams, Columnist -
Wildcats Baseball Hosts Top-Ranked Vanderbilt
May 09, 2013 Brent Ingram (UK Athletics) -
Four-Run Third Inning Propels South Carolina to Upset of Kentucky
May 09, 2013 Deborah Moore (UK Athletics) -
Bishop Wins Playoff to Advance through US Open Local Qualifying
May 08, 2013 Cory Weigel
Statewide Kentucky News
Legislator’s Log - Week of May 19, 2013
May 19, 2013
Rep. Brent Yonts
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Bluegrass Beacon - Coal Problem Worth Tackling in Washington and Frankfort
May 19, 2013 Jim Waters -
Kentucky Historic Places Nominated for National Register
May 18, 2013 Diane Comer -
Grants Offered for KY Families Children Medical Expenses
May 17, 2013 Danielle Waller -
State Honors Foster Parents for Exemplary Service
May 17, 2013 Health and Family Services Cabinet -
Louisville Man Arrested For Online Sexual Solicitation of Juvenile
May 16, 2013 Les Williams (KSP) -
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend At Kentucky State Parks
May 16, 2013 Gil Lawson -
Kentucky Releases Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Programs
May 15, 2013 Dick Brown -
29th Annual Kentucky Archives Institute Scheduled in June
May 15, 2013 Kim Brannock (Kentucky Education Cabinet) -
Justice Michelle M. Keller Formally Sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice
May 15, 2013 Jamie Neal -
Secretary Grimes Recognized for Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities
May 15, 2013 office of Secretary of State -
Free GED testing May 15-July 31
May 14, 2013 Council on Postsecondary Education -
Manager of Kentucky Company Sentenced to 51 Months for Mail Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
May 14, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Kentucky Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges a Second Time in a Year
May 14, 2013 Les Williams (KSP) -
DFI Informs Seniors How to Avoid Fraud
May 14, 2013 Kelly May -
Attorney General Conway and Colleagues Urge FDA to Place Black Box Warning on Opioids
May 14, 2013 office of Attorney General -
Division of Water Helps Water Systems Prepare for Emergencies
May 13, 2013 Wesley Miller (Greenville Police Department) -
Congressman Whitefield Remarks on IRS Admission of Harassment
May 13, 2013 Chris Pack -
Legislator’s Log - Week of May 12, 2013
May 12, 2013 Rep. Brent Yonts -
Gov. Beshear Announces Domtar Paper to Upgrade Operations in Hancock County, Retain 452 Jobs
May 11, 2013 Office of Governor Steve Beshear
National News
Justice Department Reaches Fair Housing Settlement in Disability Lawsuit
May 18, 2013
Department of Justice
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Husband and Wife Indicted for Federal Tax Crimes
May 18, 2013 Department of Justice -
Doctor Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges
May 17, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Charges Filed in Federal Sweep Targeting Chicago Heroin Distribution Network
May 17, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Tenth Anniversary of Bank Triple Murder
May 16, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Smuggling Ring Sentenced for Trafficking of Rhino Horns
May 16, 2013 U.S. Department of Justice -
Inmate Sentenced to Life for Violent Murder of Fellow Inmate
May 15, 2013 Department of Justice -
FDA Releases New Tool to Help Prevent Intentional Food Contamination
May 15, 2013 US Food and Drug Administration -
Tennessee Men Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Violate Civil Rights of African-American Residents
May 15, 2013 Department of Justice -
Drug Kingpin Kaboni Savage and Sister Kidada Convicted of Arson Murders
May 14, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
C.R. Bard Inc. to Pay U.S. $48.26 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Claims
May 14, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
FBI Seeks Information in Search for Serial Bank Robber
May 14, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Former Gulf Cartel Leader Gets 35 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
May 14, 2013 USDEA -
National Police Week: Remembering and Supporting our Public Safety Officers
May 14, 2013 Department of Justice -
National Day of Prayer/Remembrance for Mariners set for May 22
May 11, 2013 USCCB -
United States Attorney’s Office Crime Report
May 11, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
New York Pimp Convicted for Sex Trafficking, Kidnapping and Gun Crimes
May 11, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Airports With ‘Low Activity Contract Towers’ Targeted in Sequestration Earn Reprieve
May 10, 2013 Federal Aviation Administration -
Four United Blood Nation Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Charges
May 10, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Former Middle School Employee Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Producing/ Distributing Child Pornography
May 10, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation -
Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Money Intended for His Clients
May 10, 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation
Henderson County Obituaries
Loretta (Williams) Higgs, 90, of Henderson, KY
HENDERSON, Ky. - Loretta (Williams) Higgs, 90, of Henderson, KY passed away Tuesday May 14, 2013 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson. Loretta was one of the Rosie Riveters during World War II working on the planes. She was born July 21, 1922 in Henderson to the late…

































































