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June 15th – Commission votes to remove Jefferson Davis statue

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As expected Friday morning, the state’s Historic Properties Advisory Committee voted to remove the statue honoring Jefferson Davis from the Kentucky State Capitol. The vote, which was 11-1 in favor or removal, was announced by Governor Andy Beshear shortly afterwards.

When the statue was removed over the weekend, it revealed some interesting artifacts underneath the pedestal. An empty bourbon bottle with a handwritten note commemorating the statue’s unveiling, as well as a newspaper from the day the statue was dedicated, were found. The statue will be moved to Fairview, Kentucky, where Davis was born.

June 15th – Protests continue around the region

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Several protests took place around the area this weekend, both on opposite sides. On Friday night in Brandenburg, a protest regarding the city’s confederate soldier memorial was set to take place at 9 p.m. By overwhelming numbers, counter protesters defending the monument were on scene, many of which were armed. The monument, which had been moved to Brandenburg in 2016 from the University of Louisville’s campus, was barricaded off from the crowd.

Saturday morning in Radcliff brought a different type of demonstration. Nearly 100 citizens gathered outside Radcliff City Hall to hold a march and demonstration. Maya Packer one of the organizers, said that it took only 4 days to organize the event. Radcliff mayor JJ Duvall, as well as police chief Jeff Cross and city council members, were present for the event.

“About a week ago, they called and said ‘We want to do a march here in the community,'” Duvall said. “They wanted it to be a peaceful march, that shows what our community is, what our community does. That we will overcome the hate in this country, and we will show compassion, and that this is what we have in our community.”

After the gathering, participants marched on Lincoln Trail Boulevard, carrying signs and banners regarding the ongoing tensions and struggles around the country.

June 12th – Monday is last day to request mail in absentee ballot

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Kentucky residents still have a few days left to request their absentee ballots for the upcoming primary election. The state’s website, GoVoteKY.com, allows registered voters to enter their information to request the ballot, which will be sent via mail.

Hardin County Clerk Debbie Donnelly says that residents can also obtain the ballots by contacting the Clerk’s office. Voters have until this Monday to request their absentee ballots. Residents can still vote using an absentee ballot in-person until June 22nd at county Clerk’s offices from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Voter can also vote in-person on election day at the Clerk’s office from 6 a.m to 6 p.m

June 12th – 2 men arrested after stealing trailer; crashing into police cruiser

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2 men were arrested in Nelson County Thursday morning after allegedly stealing a trailer. According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Louisville road early Thursday morning after officers observed no lights on the trailer. When officers attempted to initiate the traffic stop, the vehicle continued, eventually making a U-turn and turning onto John Rowan Boulevard. The vehicle then swerved, allegedly attempting to hit a Bardstown Police vehicle. A short time later, the vehicle then swerved into a Nelson County Sheriff’s vehicle, damaging it. After crashing into an unoccupied vehicle, police were able to take the occupants into custody.

The operator, Christopher Gardner, was charged with receiving stolen property over $10,000, fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment, and attempted assault of a police officer among other charges. The passenger of the vehicle, James Johnson, was also arrested and charged. Both were lodged in the Nelson County Detention Center.

June 12th – Ft. Knox to take part in Army’s 245th anniversary

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This weekend marks a milestone for the United States Army. Sunday, June 14th, will be the 245th anniversary for the Army. Here locally, officials at Fort Knox are preparing a celebration to make the occasion, albeit different than usual. The post’s Facebook page will premiere a video marking the celebration.

“We’re going to play a video compilation of Ft. Knox’s major units and organizations singing ‘The Army Goes Rolling Along’, which is the Army’s song,” Colonel C.J. King said.

And for those who hold to tradition, the traditional Army birthday cake cutting ceremony will still take place, just virtually.

“Ft. Knox’s commanding general, Major General John Evans will be joined by the oldest and youngest soldiers on post,” King explained.

The events can be seen Sunday on the Ft. Knox Facebook page.