Nov. 1, 2024

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General Assembly races to watch on Election Day

While much of the nation’s attention is focused on the presidential race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5, most Kentucky General Assembly seats are on the ballot this year as well.

House representatives are elected every two years and senators serve four-year terms. Senate elections are staggered, and this year seats representing odd-numbered districts will be decided.

Clemons running for KACo 2nd VP

Grant County Clerk Tabatha Clemons is running for 2nd vice president of KACo.

She was elected to her third term as county clerk in 2022 and is the current president of the Kentucky County Clerks Association (KCCA). Clemons has been involved with KACo for several years, serving on the boards of both the KACo Leasing Trust (CoLT) and the KACo Finance Corporation, in addition to serving as the legislative liaison for KCCA. 

Winners announced for 2024 I Love My KY County Art Contest

After receiving nearly 600 entries from students all across the state, KACo is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 I Love My Ky County Art Contest. 

• 1st Place - Ariana Johnson, Perry County

• 2nd Place - Layla Scoggins, Graves County

• 3rd Place - Cam Hiter, Washington County

The winning student artists will be recognized at the 50th Annual KACo Conference and featured in the upcoming issue of County Line magazine as well as the 2025 KACo calendar.

Operation Green Light for Veterans Day

America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans, a legacy that continues to this day as we work with our federal, state and local partners to ensure that the former service members have access to the resources they need to thrive.  

Once again this Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) invites counties to join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting buildings green from Nov. 4-11, 2024. By shining a green light, county governments and our residents will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.  

Counties in the News: Week of Oct. 28, 2024

Plans for an economic development project in Taylor County move forward, a regional business park fails to win local support, new hires, discussions about 911 fees, election security and more. 



This week's roundup of Counties in the News features stories from Boyd, Caldwell, Harrison, Hart, Laurel, Lincoln, Madison, Owen, Taylor and Warren counties.

This week in pictures

Voters lined up outside the Owensboro Sportscenter to vote early in Daviess County.

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office had an aerial view of voters waiting in line outside the Hardin County Government Center.

Early voters in Henry County.

Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk David Nicholson participated in the Jefferson County Public Law Library's grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new Moot Court Courtroom.

The Harlan County Sheriff's Office dressed up in costumes all week long to promote extended hours for property tax payments.  

The Greenup County Public Safety Office geared up for Halloween.

Ohio County Detention Center had a good Halloween with staff handing out candy to Wayland Alexander students and handing out candy goody bags to all of its inmates.

The Community Trail of Treats in Lyon County was a big success with help of local officials including the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann and other officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new water tank.

Lyon County PVA Christie Cruce was in the Halloween spirit with a young constituent.

The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) wore pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

KACo's Shellie Hampton spoke at the BRADD Board of Directors meeting this week.

Students from Ockerman Middle School completed a tour of the Boone County's Sheriff’s Office.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office hosted the third night of its Citizens Academy recently.

A local bank provided snacks for staff members of the Barren County Sheriff's Office this week.