This week, news broke across the nation and closer to home with both relating closely with Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Some figures were hailed, while others were indicted again.
As we head into the holiday season, more news seems to swirl, but we’ve got you covered this week.
Here’s the news you need to know from this week.
1. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Lands On Time 100 Leaders For 2024
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has landed on TIME magazine’s top 100 as one of America’s most influential leaders.
The list, made up of different groups of people, included Beshear under the leaders category of the “TIME100 Next” list, which illustrates who is “next up” in terms of the most influential leaders.
Beshear, who was written about by TIME’s Philip Elliot, said Beshear was “a winner of praise well beyond Kentucky” in his entry to the TIME100 Next list. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley2. Amazon Looks To Hire Over 1,000 Louisville Employees For The HolidaysAmazon is set to hire 1,000 workers in the Louisville area as part of its nationwide push to recruit 250,000 seasonal employees. The positions, which offer at least $18 per hour, include both full-time and part-time roles. Many of these jobs may lead to permanent employment after the holidays. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh3. Louisville Ranks Near The Bottom In America’s Greenest Cities
WalletHub released its report on the Greenest Cities in America for 2024, revealing where sustainability thrives. With over half of Americans prioritizing environmental protection over economic growth, the report compares 100 major U.S. cities on 28 key indicators of eco-friendliness, including greenhouse-gas emissions, water quality and green jobs.
Louisville ranked 91st overall, with plenty of room for improvement in sustainability efforts. The city placed 87th in greenhouse-gas emissions per capita, 52nd for green space and 56th in air quality. However, Louisville did rank in the middle at 23rd for annual excess fuel consumption and 25th in farmers markets per capita. Idlewild Butterfly Farm4. Federal Prosecutors File New Indictment Against 2 Former Louisville Police OfficersFederal prosecutors have filed a new indictment against two former Louisville police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor. The indictment accuses ex-Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt. Kyle Meany of falsifying the affidavit used to obtain the search warrant for Taylor’s home. It also alleges they knowingly included false and outdated information and omitted crucial details that lead to the raid. The indictment follows a federal judge’s recent dismissal of major felony charges against the officers. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley5. Letcher County Sheriff Steps Down After Being Charged With Murder Of District Judge
In a surprise move, Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines stepped down from his post Monday and — while facing charges — characterized the move as a retirement rather than a resignation. Stines was arrested and charged with first-degree murder on the suspicion of having gunned down District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers. The shooting came after an argument between the two prominent figures, according to a statement from Kentucky State Police. Via AP6. 10-Year Investigation Finds JCPS Disciplined Black Students More Harshly Than White StudentsA decade-long federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights found that Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) disciplined Black students more harshly than white students for similar offenses. JCPS has signed a resolution agreement to address these concerns, following a 2013 complaint. Superintendent Marty Pollio acknowledged the disproportionality but emphasized the district’s commitment to racial equity. The Louisville NAACP expressed frustration, with its president, Raoul Cunningham, criticizing JCPS for needing federal intervention and calling for more accountability within the district. LPM/J. Tyler Franklin
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Caleb is currently the Managing Editor for LEO Weekly from Southern Indiana, AKA the Suburbs of Louisville, and has worked for other news outlets, including The Courier Journal and Spectrum News 1 KY....
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