Podcasts about taylor county

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A good concealed carry bill related to election polling places passes the Texas House. And, the “State Fair” bill has moved out of the Senate and needs a vote in the House.The Texas House, short of time, finds time to vote on a Democrat's bill to setup a state “guest worker” program but has not found time to move priority immigration items such as mandating e-Verify.Senate's time at school for prayer and scripture bill finally gets a hearing in a House committee.And the radical Left really hates this one: Bill to further restrict sexually explicit material from public school libraries gets House hearing.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Taylor County's judge and commissioners trending in the right direction on property tax breaks for a wind energy farm.Libs protesting at the illegal alien holding center in Anson miss the only point they have which is due process. People who entered our country without being subject to proper due process to get in, don't really deserve much of any due process to be deported.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

On tonight's program: FSU students march to the state capitol demanding tougher gun regulations in the wake of last week's fatal on-campus shooting; The Florida Senate strengthens its proposal to limit drilling in the Apalachicola River Basin, but it differs from the House's version; Governor Ron DeSantis continues to defend Hope Florida amidst controversy regarding money that was funneled into the charity's foundation; And new details are coming out surrounding Taylor County's shuttered West Fraser sawmill, a major employer in Perry.

Russell County vs Taylor County from Thursday, January 9th.

On tonight's program: After the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, President Biden paid a supportive visit to storm-tossed Taylor County; We speak with some recognized experts when it comes to such things as climate change. And we'll celebrate the golden victory of a young Florida athlete; A Florida climate expert explains why hurricanes are getting stronger; Florida says goodbye to a former governor and U.S. Senator. Famed political analyst Susan McManus remembers Bob Graham; And a Florida State University swimmer finally got to represent Team U.S.A this year at the Paralympics and found a chance to use her voice.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. A $9.8 million grant will help create a first-of-its-kind electric battery plant in Bridgeport…a new educational program will teach outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship to Mercer County 5th graders…and get your skis ready--Snowshoe Mountain opens for the season on Nov. 27…on today's daily304. #1 – From WBOY-TV – A Bridgeport-area company has been awarded a $9.8 million grant to create a new battery plant and train coal miners to work in it. The Associated Press reported back in 2022 that Sparkz planned to build an electric battery factory in Taylor County off U.S. Route 50 near Bridgeport in the 482,000-square-foot AGC glass factory that closed in 2009. The Department of Energy said that Sparkz has been selected to begin contract negotiations with the government for the project, which is expected to create 75 new jobs in the area. As part of the project, Sparkz has signed a neutrality agreement with the United Mine Workers of America to provide training to former coal workers. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/taylor/9-8-million-grant-will-help-create-first-of-its-kind-battery-plant-in-taylor-county/   #2 – From WVVA-TV – A new educational program was announced for Mercer County Schools, and aims to teach 5th-graders responsible outdoor recreation habits and environmental stewardship. According to Visit Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the new initiative is in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the West Virginia Department of Education, and is titled “Leave No Trace.”  In 45-minute sessions, students will learn how to minimize their impact on nature, respect wildlife, and practice sustainability while exploring. The goal of the program is to connect students with the outdoors and educate them on the importance of preserving nature for locals and visitors. Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2024/10/22/outdoor-education-program-coming-mercer-county-schools/   #3 – From WV EXPLORER – Snowshoe Mountain ski resort will open for its 50th anniversary on Nov. 27, weather permitting. The announcement follows the region's first snowfall, which descended on the mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Allegheny Mountains, in mid-October. Resort spokesman Shawn Cassell said planning for ski season, a year-round endeavor, reaches a crescendo with the first snow. A 50th Anniversary Celebration is planned for Dec. 19-22. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/10/16/snowshoe-mountain-ski-resort-2024-opening-day/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Hunter and TJ talk about the win last Friday night over Taylor County and the volleyball team winning districts. Has Billy Napier done enough to keep his job? Also, the healthiest wide receiver on the 49ers can't be the dude who was robbed at gunpoint two months ago.

Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, October 4th.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Maybe the media makes sure, at the story source level, that there is little “widespread election fraud” on which to report by making sure many of the stories get little press coverage – that will certainly fool the search engines! Today we talk with Abilene Republican Women's Club president Diana Hartmann about a fraudulent voter registration story local media is mostly ignoring even though there has been an official press release from the Taylor County elections administrator.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas up one rig in the oil & gas rotary drilling rig report.Texas State Fair can ban guns Supreme Court rules, reproaching Paxton.Anti-Wimp update: Shovel vs. Gun – Harris Co. homeowner prevails with gun.More Texas Democrat fraud in Fort Bend County leads to new indictment: Democrat County Judge K.P. George indicted in fake social media posts scandal.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Alicia Whatley, KYA's Senior Policy & Advocacy Director, is joined by Dr. Brit Anderson, pediatrician and vice president of the Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy for Pediatrics, Bruce Crouch, who has served as a school resource officer in Taylor County and helps lead the Taylor County Youth Coalition, and Ashlea Christiansen, Kentucky government relations director for the American Heart Association. They look at the state of youth vaping, prevention and intervention practices, and advocacy needed to enact policies that focus on preventing and ending vaping use among Kentucky kids and teens. Find Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program information here. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count Podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family's wellbeing in mind.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A big stack of the “stench of local government” stories all out of today's press review (there are so many I've set aside over the last couple of weeks that we could do hours on the subject:) City of Abilene adopts budget that raises taxes for FY 2024-2025 Taxes will go up for Taylor County residents after budget approval Lubbock Advisory Committee proposes $110M street bond for improvements throughout city Proposed Dallas charter changes get poor reviews from City Council, police chief Dallas City Manager's Travel to Left-wing Events Costs Taxpayers $13k ‘I don't know what happened to that money': Investigation into missing Wichita County funds underway by sheriff's office Odessa College Board of Trustees is moving forward with the new $355 million dollar bond – a massive tax increase for no clear benefit Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas A.G. Ken Paxton's inves­ti­ga­tion Into Act­Blue yields coop­er­a­tion on donor cred­it card identification. More. More.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: If Texas were still its own country, it would be in the Top 10 in the world in Olympic medals at this point of the Paris Games! Great piece at WFAA: How many medals have Texas athletes won at the Paris Olympics?Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Local government officials and local media outlets continue the property tax disinformation campaign as governments propose new tax rates for next year's budgets. Lubbock's city manager and KCBD's story is typical as is the KRBC piece on Taylor County.More than you'll get from legacy media on Kamala Harris' leftist Veep pick: When the Nation Called, He QUIT: Letter from Soldiers Who Served With Tim Walz Shows Us Who He REALLY Is Seven Things to Know About Radical-Left Tim Walz Ilhan Omar Elated with Harris's Walz Veep Selection: ‘Let's Go' Tim Walz's Dept. of Education Let Somali Migrant Fraudsters Steal $250 Million from Needy Kids Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

We had the opportunity to share God's Word during the Revival Services at Horeb Baptist Church in Taylor County, GA. Listen in to a special message from our Senior Pastor.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Taylor County; https://bit.ly/32tImLVThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda: https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Campfire Conversation:During the interview, Regan Ernst will discuss her tenure with Discover Wisconsin and how she initially connected with the organization. She'll share insights on her journey into production and detail how her role has evolved over time. Ernst will explain the criteria behind selecting stories for broadcast episodes and highlight her favorite aspects of working on "Uniquely Wisconsin." Additionally, she'll reveal lesser-known challenges encountered during episode production and recount memorable moments, such as the craziest and most heartwarming experiences on set. Ernst will also touch on her current projects outside of work and offer advice for aspiring creatives aiming to break into the production industry today.Inside Sponsors:Washington County; https://bit.ly/3qayJALBest Western; https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fWisconsin Association of Meat Processors; https://bit.ly/3KZxqM4, https://bit.ly/3xFlbBe

Today on LIVE! Daily News, a second earthquake hit San Angelo, a local man who was involved in a serious crash has had a GoFundMe set up, and a San Angelo couple have been indicted for aggravated robbery.Also, the COVER1 Crew sits down with Grape Creek Head Coach Tanner Thiel and Joe Hyde has the Air Force in Studio to talk about Air Force Career Day. Today's Top Stories: GoFundMe Created For Local Volunteer Severely Injured in US 67 Crash (07/26/2024)Scurry County Judge Declares Disaster After Earthquakes (07/26/2024)San Angelo PD Offering $7,500 Hiring Bonus for Experienced Officers (07/26/2024)Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday (07/26/2024)San Angelo Couple Indicted for Robbery After Luring the Victim with the Devil's Lettuce (07/26/2024)Angelo State Basketball Adds Talented 3-Point Shooter (07/26/2024)Man Arrested for Online Solicitation and Sexual Performance of a Child in Taylor County (07/26/2024)UPDATED: Earthquake Shakes San Angelo for Second Time This Week (07/26/2024)One Teen Dead, Two Injured in Brownwood Single-Vehicle Crash (07/26/2024)Weekend Forecast: Mild Temperatures and Isolated Showers (07/26/2024)Possession of Controlled Substances and Burglary of Vehicles Top Booking Report (07/26/2024)City of San Angelo Poised to Raise Taxes (07/26/2024)Mexican Drug Lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Arrested in Texas (07/26/2024)Cowboys Star Corner Misses First Day of Training Camp (07/26/2024) 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, May 13, 2024  Get your tickets today for a great lineup on Mountain Stage radio show, coming up May 19 … West Virginia's SMART529 college savings plan is offering a $15,000 prize for one lucky winner…and summer is nearly upon us -- beat the heat with a trip to Tygart Lake State Park…on today's daily304. #1 – From MOUNTAIN STAGE – Be a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with Kathy Mattea! The May 19th show at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston features Southern Avenue, Driftwood, Elvie Shane, Jeff Plankenhorn and Melissa Ferrick. Get your tickets online now! Read more: https://mountainstage.org/event/southern-avenue-jeff-plankenhorn-and-more-on-mountain-stage/   #2 – From WBOY-TV Clarksburg – Do you have a college-bound student in your life? West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has announced the first SMART529 “Fund the Future” $15,000 Sweepstakes for one lucky student 17 years of age or younger. A SMART529 savings account is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed for families to pay for college, according to its website. The sweepstakes are free to enter. Applicants are not required to have a SMART529 account when they apply, but must have one if they win as the winnings go directly into the account. Entries must be completed by a parent or legal guardian and they, along with their child, must be West Virginia residents. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/education/west-virginia-treasurer-announces-smart529-sweepstakes/   #3 – From WV NEWS – Tucked away in Taylor County's picturesque hills lies Tygart Lake State Park. During the summer months, the 1,750 acre lake transforms into a lively hub of aquatic adventure for boaters, anglers, swimmers and more. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun. You can rent boats from the marina or check out the Adventure Lake, an aquatic playground of giant inflatables set against a backdrop of a sandy beach and lounge areas. Better yet, plan an overnight stay at Tygart Lake Lodge so you'll have plenty of time for water adventures and to explore the park's trails on foot or mountain bike. Visit wvstateparks.com to book your lodging today! Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/tygart-lake-state-park-offers-plenty-for-those-looking-for-outdoors-recreation/article_76444f8e-0021-11ef-b4ed-83c02ddba5e7.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, April 26th.

In this episode of Texas County Voice, we step back in time to explore the rich history of Buffalo Gap, the former county seat of Taylor County. Join us as we visit a living connection to the past.

Russell County vs Taylor County from Saturday, January 6th.

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection first confirmed the return of avian flu in November in a small backyard flock in Taylor County.

Please join Texas County Voice as we continue to spotlight and celebrate the public servants who make a difference in the Lone Star State. Our guest: Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler. Commissioner Statler is a former president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and a former member of the Texas Association of Counties' Board of Directors. He has a radio and television background and still pursues his passion for broadcasting by announcing local football, basketball and baseball games – something he's been doing for more than 40 years.

The Bigfeet Boys watch Season 1, Episode 8 of Mountain Monsters: The Grafton Monster of Taylor County. Doc was definitely harmed in the making of this episode

Russell County Lakers vs Taylor County from Friday, September 29th

Coach Ford previews Friday's game against Taylor County

Hunter and TJ recap the Dog victory over North Marion and previewing the upcoming district matchup at Taylor County. Also on the menu, volleyball and swim updates. Swamp Kings is discussed, which leads to "Don't Be That Guy".

On tonight's program: A new Florida law aims to make more fathers more responsible for their families; The guy who'll become Florida House Speaker late next year is a firm believer in the small government model; A devastating one-two punch for rural Taylor County in the Florida Panhandle. First a hurricane, and now the paper mill that is the county's largest single employer is closing; America's Medicare program can now negotiate drug prices with the pharmaceutical companies. And that's not all; Online sports betting is expected to be a multi-billion dollar business in Florida IF the activity is ultimately approved by policymakers; A new scientific tool will help analysts and forecasters get a better handle on future hurricanes; And we remember the groundbreaking journalist who, for many years covered the Florida Capitol, striking fear into the hearts of those she covered while also winning their unabashed respect.

In this episode, FSA speaks with Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett. First elected in 2016, Sheriff Padgett shares his passion for public service and what made him interested in a career in law enforcement later in life. We then discuss strategies on how to build positive relationships with county commissioners as well as the general public. We conclude by finding out some of Sheriff Padgett's hidden talents before he became sheriff.  *Note this interview was recorded before Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Taylor County. The beginning of the episode includes remarks from Governor Ron DeSantis and Sheriff Padgett on the recovery efforts the day after the storm. Those interested in assisting Taylor County can donate to the Florida Disaster Fund by going to www.volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf/.

Director of U.S. Disaster Response for Samaritan's Purse, Bruce Poss, gave an update on the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia from the Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Unit in Taylor County, FL and discussed the ministry's dedication to reaching people in need in the name of Jesus Christ. To learn more, including how to volunteer, you can go to samaritanspurse.org. 

Director of U.S. Disaster Response for Samaritan's Purse, Bruce Poss, gave an update on the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia from the Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Unit in Taylor County, FL and discussed the ministry's dedication to reaching people in need in the name of Jesus Christ. To learn more, including how to volunteer, you can go to samaritanspurse.org. 

This episode, with its best intro to date, features homemade pepperoni rolls from re:Source Sanctuary and Farm of Taylor County, WV. Our food selections come from our most recent visit to the Bridgeport Farmer's Market. We also tried a handmade ricotta tomato hand tart that was given to us from This and That Bakery. Matt tells Kelsey the story of Natasha Bagley, who was arrested on several charges in a Florida Burger King establishment, when she demanded to receive their french fries for free and that (obviously) didn't happen for her nor her girlfriend. The Creeps also talk about how ubiquitous fast food fights are on the internet, and how we need to treat service workers better and be kind.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: When it comes to the border and illegal immigration, Leftists including many officeholders, decry the “rhetoric” of Governor Abbott and the rest of the country claiming such leads to violence. However, it takes only one quick look to see who are the “godless” proponents of chaos and who use rhetoric in the most base, nasty ways. Child from Honduras is one of two people dead on or near Texas' anti-migrant border buoys – read the sinfully base rhetoric throughout this piece and especially at the end and tell me who engages is “hate speech” and who says things in a manner to encourage violence. Cops Find Body of Migrant Caught in Texas Border Buoys – graphic photos Eagle Pass Rescinds Agreement Allowing Trespass Arrests of Migrants Arrests of noncitizens with criminal convictions at border at record highs Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Abilene homosexual advocacy group among several suing Texas and other local governments including City of Abilene and Taylor County. They don't like a new law that stops sexually lewd performances in front of children.Local governments in Texas have shown they cannot stop spending beyond the means of their local economies. To fix this, the Legislature should act – a list of suggestions.Moses Rose's Hideout bar owner agrees to sell, resolving Alamo eminent domain case and paving way for new Alamo museum.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The Top 50 Plus banquet honors the top students in Taylor County. Shirley Olson, president of the Southwest Rotary Club discusses the history of the banquet and what to expect this year.The banquet was first held on May 3rd, 1960 at the Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas.

Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley gives an update on Taylor County and shares how he plans to operate as Taylor County Judge.

Hannah Kramer from Iowa State University's Horticulture Club talks about their fall fundraiser - a sale of Poinsettias grown by the horticulture club! Aimee Bissell talks about the Iowa Corn event last week in Taylor County to get youth excited about agriculture. Dr. Lee Burras from Iowa State talks about his predictions for soil health in the next few years. He also talks about what needs to be done to improve soil erosion in the state. And Paragon Invesments' Jamey Kohake dives into the markets ahead of this afternoon's cattle on feed report.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: It's funny how Republican Texas legislators stick to their contrived P.R. slogan about last session, the 87th, being the “most conservative” in history. Was it? Maybe, maybe not. But, conservatives from the outside who are very aware of the true political and social issues facing our country have a very different take on the Texas Legislature: Texas ranks as the 25 most non-conservative legislature of the 50 states – missing even being in the 25 most conservative list by one place.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Local city sales tax numbers released and most all are up big – so why did so many raise property taxes?The Rackspace disaster hits Taylor County.President Biden doesn't think the border crisis important and a key decision today from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Travis County courts' attempt to intervene in the cases of those arrested under Operation Lone Star.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

For this episode, we wanted to have a little fun as we are now in October and Halloween is quickly approaching.  Our main focus of this episode is some of the creatures (monsters) that have become part of our state's folklore.  We will not only talk about these creatures but also share where they were spotted in case you would like to visit the area yourself.  Also included is the number 1 haunted location in our state to visit along with a list of other spooky places in our great state.  We hope you enjoy this lighthearted episode as much as we did.Support the show

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Taylor County; https://bit.ly/32tImLVThe Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda! Find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGoodCampfire Conversation: We are diving into the “heart” of Wisconsin today with a former Miss Wisconsin who loves all things cranberries, coffee, and craft breweries! As a Wisconsin Rapids native, we were able to cover a lot of ground in central Wisconsin from places to eat, things to do, where to say, history fun facts, and more! As we head into fall and cranberry season, this is an episode you won't want to miss if you're heading into the heart of the state!Behind-the-Scenes with Discover Wisconsin; Learn all about our upcoming episode, “Riding the Routes of Jefferson County” with Discover Wisconsin Producer, AnaElise Beckman!Shop Discover Wisconsin; Check out the Cabin Podcast merch and use code “CABIN” for a discount at; https://bit.ly/3PEtnFNREMAX Property Pros: From vacation homes to forever homes, find your dream property from this hand-selected list curated by Discover Wisconsin by visiting https://bit.ly/2R3vFoi and find your dream cabin today!Best Western; When you're ready for your next adventure, they're ready to welcome you throughout 40 Wisconsin locations! Plus, with their Best Western rewards program never expires; https://bit.ly/3zCCK3fMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56EKnow Your Wisconsin: Craft Breweries; https://youtu.be/tkf_H-iffAY

MPD Chief Eric Powell joins the show. Dave talks about the news that SPARKZ wants to build a battery manufacturing facility in Taylor County.

Welcome to the weekend! This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10. This weekend's weather will be sunny and cool. According to the National Weather Service, on Saturday in the Cedar Rapids area it will be sunny with a high near 82 degrees and a low near 60 degrees. On Sunday the high will be close to 85 degrees, again with sunny skies, and the low will come in at 66 degrees. The Vinton Public Library, which lost two directors in two years amid community complaints over books, is now closed indefinitely as the interim director has left, too. https://www.thegazette.com/news/two-directors-quit-vinton-library-after-complaints-about-hirings-lgbtq-and-biden-books/ (The previous directors left )after city residents complained about the library's display of LGBTQ books and books about Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The library board met Tuesday to accept the resignation of Colton Neely, the interim director. Neely, formerly the library's children's director, will become a museum curator in Burlington. His last day — and the library's last day to stay open for now — was Friday. Vinton, a town of about 5,000 and the county seat of Benton County, will now be without its library for at least the next week as the library board attempts to configure hours to work around an absence of directors. Board members told the Gazette that the hiring process for another director is in process. A Missouri resident has been infected by a microscopic organism that causes a rare, life-threatening brain infection after swimming in late June at Lake of Three Fires State Park in Southwest Iowa. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has closed the Taylor County lake to swimming as officials test for Naegleria fowleri, a single-cell, parasitic amoeba that can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis. The brain infection is rare — with only 154 known cases in the United States since 1962 — but it's nearly always fatal. https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Lake-of-Three-Fires-State-Park (Lake of Three Fires), about 25 miles east of Clarinda, is an 85-acre lake popular with boaters and anglers, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports. The state park was dedicated in 1935 and is named after a group of Native Americans from the Potawatomi tribe, known as the “Fire Nation,” who once inhabited the area. The lake has frequently been https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/going-swimming-at-a-state-park-beach-iowa-gets-tougher-on-toxins/ (closed to swimming) in past summers because of harmful algae that create toxic microcystins that can sicken swimmers. Algae are fed by phosphorus that washes from farm fields into streams and lakes. The Big Ten Conference is “not seeking applications” for any new members after its blockbuster additions of USC and UCLA, Iowa athletics director Gary Barta said in a Friday news conference. “I don't have a crystal ball, but at this point, I can tell you the Big Ten is still not seeking members,” Barta said. “I know the Big Ten is taking calls. … I'm not predicting that we would be adding any more in the near future.” Barta declined to say whether he'd support the addition of more schools from the west coast such as Oregon or Washington to the Big Ten. He did say he would likely support membership for Notre Dame, if the Big Ten finally managed to seduce them into the conference after years of pining. Barta said the primary concern now is solving logistical problems, such as travel challenges not just for football, but for nonrevenue sports as well.

Two national companies have put in bids for a complete review of West Virginia's DHHR. A federal judge ends the practice of saying the Lord's Prayer ahead of Parkersburg City Council meetings. The family of a disabled student in Taylor County is filing suit against the local school board for allegedly using a belt to bind up the child in class. The state unveils the first of it's West Virginia Mountain Rides routes aimed at promoting travel on West Virginia's most scenic roads this summer. Also, we talk to State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey about the state's lawsuit against two opioid makers which is winding down in Charleston. Kyle Wigs has results of the high school softball and baseball post season action. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Governor Jim Justice says if the Supreme Court does overturn Roe V Wade as a draft opinion leaked this week seems to indicate, there wold be, in the Governor's words, a celebration in West Virginia. A teenager in Taylor County faces serious charges after a crash that send a deputy to the hospital. A judge has ruled one candidate in a hotly contested state state Senate primary race is ineligible and ordered her off the ballot. Appalachian Power has filed another rate request with the PSC, but this time the company wants to lower their costs slightly. In Sports, WVU tops U-C in a well played college baseball game in Morgantown. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

This weeks episode on The Retirement Matters Show is an exciting one! We are so incredibly proud to be able to offer Taylor County and surrounding counties our BETR Class! Our Bacon Eggs Toast and Retirement event will be held on May 21st @ 10AM. This event will discuss all things retirement, and allow those who are 5 years or less from retirement to retire with more peace of mind. This event is FREE of charge with a breakfast catered by Druther's. If you or someone you know would benefit from this event please call our office at 270-600-7526 for more information or to RSVP for the event!

House of Delegates 71st District Candidate Democrat Justin Lung talks about his campaign. Jeff Jenkins has "the rest of the story" on an escapee in Taylor County. The same old problems have popped up again in Morgantown.

Another fresh edition of the Bob Rose Rewind, featuring the latest from area newsmakers. Marion County State House Rep. Stan McClain outlines accomplishments in this year's Florida Legislative Session. Redistricting and growth will mean Marion County will be represented by five in the House. The Florida budget will be finalized, and the House will deal with an Election Security bill that was passed by the State Senate. Gilchrist County Bobby Schultz says the County Commission has green-lighted most of the details on the construction of the new county jail. Sex offender registries have been updated, to make sure people know they can't fly under the radar in the rural county. Gilchrist deputies honored the homecoming of a Taylor County deputy who was shot in a traffic stop. And Schultz applauded a new law holding juveniles more accountable for committing crimes, which will help decrease repeat offenses. South Florida State Rep. Daniel Perez detailed the Election fraud bill moving through the legislature, and how the state is proactively protecting the integrity of elections. Local US Congresswoman Kat Cammack outlined the problems with rising gas prices, and how Democrats are exacerbating inflation amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Cammack detailed steps needed to reduce regulations preventing producers from increasing energy supplies.

This week on DIEOWA, we're in Taylor County. Rumors of buried treasure lead to a murder charge 47 years after a double homicide occurs.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Left and Right are out with stories about the Phase 1 progress report on Texas' full forensic 2020 General Election audit of Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, and Collin counties. All I've seen try and make something of the numbers presented which is not the key discovery. The key discovery is how foot dragging by local election officials prevents removing non-citizens voters for an entire election cycle.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Another Texas win in federal court over Biden WuFlu mandates – school Headstart program mask requirement.Indictment for murder finally handed down to Shawn Adkins for the killing of 13-year-old Hailey Dunn of Colorado City in 2010.Look at Local Races: Today Phil Crowley joins us to talk about his GOP primary race for County Judge of Taylor County.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

#25: Elizabeth Smyser - Chair of the Taylor County Democratic Party; On  the Democratic Party's Stance Against Requiring a Photo ID/ Voter ID Laws; on Why the Democrats are Opposed to Building the Wall; On Democrats Wanting to Tax the Ultra Rich; On if another Stimulus Check Should be Sent out; On The Democrats Push to Defund the Police; On Forgiving Student Debt

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas along with Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer stop by to talk about the City of Jamestown and Russell Springs efforts to collect items for tornado victims in Taylor County and Graves County.

James Brown and John Butler are joined by Barren County Trojans basketball coach Warren Cunningham. They also talk about Glasgow's win over Taylor County in the football playoffs, college football, NFL, and locals in college athletics.

James Brown and John Butler talk about Glasgow's win over Taylor County and Barren County's loss to North Hardin. They also recap Kentucky vs Georgia and WKU's victory at ODU. And much more.

#11: Phil Crowley - Assistant District Attorney Running for Taylor County Judge, On the Mental Health System Issues, On the Meth Problem and Solutions, on the Mask Mandate and Reopening, on Fire and EMS in the CountyPhil Crowley is an Assistant District Attorney handling felony cases and is running for Taylor County Judge.

Taylor County's Molly Sullivan is a state finalist in the KFB Discussion Meet.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: “No one will call it a coup” but I think I did use that reference back when the story broke. Office of the Texas Attorney General releases major report on the political coup attempted by former staff members.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Taylor County has theirs posted so why not Lubbock County? It is a moral fraud of sorts upon taxpayers to have not posted, as of this afternoon, individual property tax numbers on the website ( https://lubbockcountytaxes.org/truthintaxation/ ) for citizens to see how a big proposed tax increase affects them directly. It hasn't been posted even though Lubbock County has already held one of the two required public hearings on the matter. Why is Judge Curtis Parrish withholding key information from taxpayers?Pro-abortion lawyer files suit to stop the Texas Fetal Heartbeat Bill and includes pro-life political advocates as defendants. We talk with Texas Right to Life‘s Kim Schwartz about the latest lawsuit.Texas House committee passes the same election integrity bill Dems walked out to stop back in July. Also, Rep. Vasut files bill to penalize members who break quorum.And other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Agriculture is the backbone of rural America, and there is a significant amount of science and technology at work behind the scenes. In this episode of OUTdrive, I visit with Erin Ogle about her work in the agriculture and environmental fields and her position as the Watershed Project Coordinator for Taylor County, Iowa SWCD. Erin is passionate about conservation and joined the Taylor County SWCD to implement the Taylor County Water Quality Initiative project in 2016. With a B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering from Kansas State University and experience in the field, she was well suited for the position. Her team partners with farmers and producers to prevent erosion, improve soil health and educate community members each step of the way. Through strategic analysis, planning and implementation, they're improving land and water quality and fostering the growth of rural communities and businesses. Tune in to this episode of OUTdrive as Erin shares what it's like to partner with rural Americans to improve their operations and foster growth for years to come. What you'll learn:  The importance of water quality and soil preservation in agriculture operations How Erin and her team partner with farmers and producers to improve their operations while also improving the environment Innovative tools and technologies used in the Water Quality Initiative project Erin's passion for agriculture and rural America and how she lives out her passion every day The importance of strategic planning and implementing a plan in manageable steps How Erin communicates with the farmers and producers she works with, including mail, newspaper and word-of-mouth The success of the Water Quality Initiative project and expected growth moving forward Erin's favorite aspects of living and working in rural America

Tropical Storm Elsa is making landfall in Florida in Taylor County, according to the National Hurricane Center. Maximum sustained winds remain at 65 mph, with higher gusts. The storm will now push inland and slowly weaken, but it is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves up the eastern seaboard over the next several days. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

West Virginia health officials as well as Governor Jim Justice raise alarms about the Delta Variant of Covid 19 and the need to get vaccinated. The next round of the Babydog vaccination sweepstakes winners will be unveiled today. Dr. Sherri Young of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department reveals her plans. Courts in West Virginia are returning to pre-pandemic levels. There are two shootings under investigation in Huntington and a shooting in Taylor County reveals the victim was shot multiple times. In Sports, Huggs talks about his roster in a Zoom call with the media. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Dave has the latest details on a murder in Taylor County, the 4th of July celebration in Morgantown and a job fair next week for Mylan employees.

The state Department of Tourism now has a fund to help attract development to the New River Gorge as interest in the development is soaring after the National Park designation. State tax officials say they'll move about 140 downtown Charleston employees to a permanent work from home situation after great results from the situation forced by the pandemic--which can now be done at a substantial cost savings. The Mayor of Cameron says his city and it's people are struggling to overcome major flooding last week which caused a lot of damage. A fatal shooting in Taylor County remains under investigation and a special response team will be sent to Romney to deal with problems identified in a recent audit. In Sports, Bridgeport, Logan, and Moorefield claims state titles in high school baseball. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Lawmakers consider business property tax changes Merrill residents displaced after apartment fire One dead in Taylor County motorcycle crash Northwoods tourism sees strong start to year

Another promising young lawmaker has decided to get out of town. Michele Rayner-Goolsby made history last year when she became the first openly LGBTQ+ Black woman to be elected to the state Legislature. Rayner is running for a congressional seat in Saint Petersburg being vacated by fellow Democrat Charlie Crist. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Gov. Ron DeSantis travels to a Jewish School in Surfside to sign a bill mandating a moment of silence at the start of every day in public schools. It's a not-so-subtle effort to put prayer back in the classroom. — DeSantis was also heckled by a free speech demonstrator who was hustled from the building by several officers before he could say much. — Attorney General Ashley Moody is thanking law enforcement officers; she traveled to the bustling metropolis of Perry in Taylor County as part of her “Thin Line Tribute.” — And finally, a Florida Man was busted not for a gun … but for the Samurai sword.

Why plant trees? Foresters explain their benefits, and offer advice for planting … a Huntington business supplies crucial tools to the U.S. Navy … and Taylor County bourbon makers use locally sourced flavors to enhance their spirits – on today's daily304, listen here…

In 1907, in a little town in Taylor County, W.V., Anna Jarvis began a campaign to establish a national Mother's Day. The special day would fall on the anniversary of her mother's death. So on May 10, 1908, the day was observed in Philadelphia, Penn., where Jarvis had recently moved. It wasn't until 1914 that President Woodrow Wilson made the official announcement to the nation that every second Sunday of May would be a national day of observance — Mother's Day. Reporter and columnist Rick Woodall wrote the following: “Mother's Day is a special day in which we take a...Article Link

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Taylor County!Campfire Conversation: What do ice cream sundaes, garbage disposals, malted milk, the Supercomputer, and typewriters have in common? They were all invented in Wisconsin, of course! Get ready to have your mind blown by the number of things you couldn’t imagine *not* having in the world today – and their Wisconsin roots. Wisconsin RV World: Wisconsin’s oldest and first RV dealership is ready to take your family on the road! Traveling by RV is a safe, socially distanced, and beautiful way to see the state and hit the open road. To get your own RV for the family and start shopping now, head to https://www.wisconsinrvworld.com.Know Your Wisconsin: Sustainable Paper Products

Relive the first basketball game of the season as the Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers were at home against Campbellsville. We want to give a huge thank you to Lakewood's Appliance and Furniture for being our sponsor of the audio archives on LakerCountry 104.9.

Todd breaks down what the All-State Golf tournament is and how you qualify for it as well as a controversial tournament decision that cost several teams qualifying points. They also break down the differences between the tournaments and Todd gives his opinion on why All State was created and the fairness of Coach of the Year Award being based off of All State finished. Taylor County is currently 7 strokes back heading into the second day but Todd likes their chances. Coming from behind is where they play some of their best golf (10 strokes back to win state 2018 and 8 strokes back to win state in 2019). Best of luck boys, hit them straight! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesidelinejunkies/support

We are joined by Brandon Parsons on today's episode to talk about all things golf. He shares stories from the tour, talks about his attempt to getting his tour card and using this time away due to the pandemic to teach his son the game of golf. He also talks with Todd about what Taylor County golf was and how far it has come since their playing days. Todd dedicates his Tiger Stat of the Day to JB Holmes and Brandon Parsons today. We also extended an invite back to the show after they play in their first tournament back this season to talk about what its like right with no fans amongst other things they are experiencing on tour. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesidelinejunkies/support

Today we were blessed to have The Godfather himself join us before his golf game. Jeff Gumm is definitely one of a kind and has accomplished so much in his playing and coaching career. He shares some good stories about our year together coaching basketball at Taylor County as well as his 2 region championships he won with the baseball team. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesidelinejunkies/support

On this Episode of the Horse Connection Clay McCullar and Travis Hawkins interviewed Miss Dericka Vaughn about her success during this years Stock show Season. Dericka Vaughn is the third generation from her family to show Lambs at the major stock shows in Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, and Austin. This year Dericka had over 15 show lambs that she worked with throughout the year to be able to have a top prospect for each show and judge at those competitions.  Stock shows are very competitive and take a great deal of time and dedication to be able to compete against all the other participants and their animals. The reward is well worth the time and investment for those who are dedicated to working with their animals on their showmanship in and out of the ring. Texas Stock shows contribute big money towards students scholarships funds and are a big deal to be involved in if you live in Texas. Thank you to the Vaughn Family for coming on the show to visit with Clay and Travis about the struggles and success that you live for each and every year!

Great episode about the Taylor County Texas Livestock show that is taking place this week in Abilene at the Taylor county Expo center. Mr. Jim Hudson is the President of the Taylor County Livestock Association, This is the association that promotes the FFA and the 4H stock shows around Taylor County TX. Mr. Hudson visited with us about all the details about how the Taylor County Livestock Association works in the communities of Taylor county to help raise awareness and funds to help make the Livestock show a success! If you are interested in getting your family involved with the livestock shows you can reach out to Kit Horne or Cody Hill @ 325-672-6048 to learn how you can be involved with 4H and FFA. Please like and share this episode and pass it along on Facebook, But more than that please head out to the Taylor County Expo Center to see all the students who will be competing this year in the Stock shows!

On this episode of the Horse Connection Clay McCullar and Travis Hawkins hosted Kit Horne who is the Taylor County County Extension Agent. The 4H Horse Show will be taking place this Saturday July 21-28th in Abilene TX and will host over 400 kids and 1000 horse. There will be a youth rodeo with tie down, team roping, Breakaway, and Ranch sorting. They will also have halter, cutting, sorting and reining events for performance horse. This event is open to the public and will host kids from all over the State of Texas In Abilene TX at the Taylor County Expo Center. Please come out to this event and support local youth who are involved. check out the Texas 4H app on Apple Itunes for more details: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/texas-4-h/id979732556?mt=8t you can also google Texas 4H State Horse show to see all the details about this show!! Thank you for listening and sharing this episode!!