Today's Opinions

 FRANKFORT – Today, Nov. 16, is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health Campaign, the Kentucky Department for Public Health within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is raising awareness about lung cancer in Kentucky.

Lung cancer impacts Kentuckians more than any other cancer. In Kentucky, both men and women have significantly higher rates of lung cancer than other state in the U.S. More Kentuckians have died from lung cancer than all of the next seven leading causes of cancer death combined.

 In a world of change in the post-secondary education field, Bullitt County is still a strong community.

At least, in the eyes of the president of Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Dr. Ty Handy was the keynote speaker at the recent Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.

With 12,000 students enrolled in JCTC classes, the biggest growth remains in the dual credit courses.

High school students take courses that will fulfill their graduation requirements, as well as earn college credits.

 On behalf of the teachers, administrators and support staff of Bullitt County Public Schools, I urge you to oppose the pension bill put forth by Governor Bevin late week.   

Almost everyone recognizes that this is a serious issue and appreciates very much that Governor Bevin has determined to take action to rectify a problem that has festered for years.