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Morehead State student killed in Chicago hit-and-run

By Jacob Lindberg • 22 hours ago

A Morehead State student was struck by a vehicle and killed in Chicago early Sunday morning. W-K-Y-T reports Anan Albalawi, 27, was one of five people hit by a vehicle after the cab they were in broke down. Albalawi was pronounced dead at the scene. The other four were taken to area hospitals. Albalawi was a junior international student and engineering major. He was reportedly the only MSU student in the group. Illinois State Police said the vehicle did not stop and that they have a female driver in custody.

Craft Academy graduation set for Saturday, May 12

By Morehead State University • May 7, 2018

Morehead State University’s Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics will host its second graduation Saturday, May 12, at 5 p.m. in Button Auditorium.

A total of 52 students representing 33 counties from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky will be recognized at the ceremony.

The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics opened in August 2015. Joseph and Kelly Craft of Lexington initially pledged $4 million in support of the Academy, which was the single largest cash gift in the history of the University.

MSU dedicates Golding-Yang Art Gallery

By Morehead State University • May 7, 2018

The Golding-Yang Art Gallery was officially dedicated Friday, May 4, to honor the late Deeno Golding, his wife Yanya Yang and brother in-law Neng Yang. The ceremony was held at the Claypool-Young Art Building.

The Reader’s Notebook: Gabby Hayes

By Greg Jenkins • May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018 -- George Francis "Gabby" Hayes was an American actor. He began as something of a leading man and a character player, but he was best known for his numerous appearances in B-Western film series as the bewhiskered, cantankerous, woman-hating, but ever-loyal and brave comic sidekick of the cowboy star.

Golden Age of Radio: Program #67

By Greg Jenkins • May 6, 2018

Amazing Mr. Tutt (Advice to Young Lawyers)
Al Trace & His Silly Symphonists
The Washingtonians featuring Duke Ellington

Carter County Takes Measures To Prevent Illegal Dumping

By Chuck Mraz • May 4, 2018

Carter County is stepping up its fight against those who illegally dump trash into creeks, streams, and along back roads.

The Carter Fiscal Court has given Solid Waste Coordinator Mike Brammell permission to place trail cameras in locations around the county where illegal dumping is at its worst. Those caught in the act will be charged with a crime and will face potential fines of up to $500.

Judge-Executive Mike Malone says Carter County’s problem with illegal dumpers is a severe one that needs to be fixed…

Incoming Rowan County superintendent keeping a close eye on the district's budget

By Chuck Mraz • Apr 30, 2018

Rowan County's incoming superintendent said he will be taking over a district that is in solid financial shape, despite years of state funding cuts.

John Maxey will replace the retiring Marvin Moore on July 1.

Maxey credits good planning by Moore and the Rowan school board for allowing the district to keep as many of its programs and jobs as possible in place.

Maxey will be working alongside Moore and the board over the next two months to plan the Rowan school system's 2018-19 budget.

The Reader’s Notebook: Coretta Scott King

By Greg Jenkins • Apr 30, 2018

April 27, 2018 -- Coretta Scott King was an American author, activist, civil rights leader, and the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King helped lead the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. She was an active advocate for African-American equality.

Golden Age of Radio: Program #66

By Greg Jenkins • Apr 29, 2018

Little Orphan Annie (Annie and Joe Building a Radio Transmitter)
Aladdin Lamp (Heaven Only Knows)
Cloak and Dagger (Direct Line to Bombers)

Red Mitchell

By Paul Hitchcock • Apr 27, 2018

Sunday Night Jazz Showcase

Program #204 (April 29 at 8:00pm)

A talented bassist who was always in great demand, Red Mitchell was originally a pianist and he doubled on piano on an occasional basis throughout his career. He switched to bass when he was a member of an Army band in Germany.

Mitchell played with Jackie Paris (1947-1948), Mundell Lowe, Chubby Jackson's big band, and Charlie Ventura (1949); toured with Woody Herman's Orchestra (1949-1951); and was a member of the popular Red Norvo Trio (1952-1954).