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Biggest increase in the younger grades The number of drug, alcohol and tobacco events recorded by schools have increased in schools at all levels across Kentucky, according to data collected by Infinite Campus, an online student information tracking system.

Deborah Taylor Givens is the former editor-publisher of The Butler County Banner-Green River Republican

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On April 6, 2024, officers with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department issued citations to five out-of-state turkey hunters in Butler County. The incident occurred near Hwy 411, Love Lee Road, on the Bowles Farm.  Among those cited and awaiting arraignment in court is at least one Jasper, Indiana police officer - Kaleb Chambers (DOB 9/11/92, of Huntingbreg, Indiana.

Morgantown Bank & Trust hosted a reception at the Data Center to honor the exceptional achievements of four scholarship recipients. These students were selected based on their outstanding academic performance, community involvement, and leadership qualities. MB&T's generous donation of $10,000 has been awarded to these outstanding students, each of whom will receive $1,250 per semester during their first year of college.

Court agrees, on a 4-1 vote, to put one trailer at the recycling center for community use

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UPDATE: 4/23/24 Butler County Sheriff, Scottie Ward, has reported that the victims of the robbery have been interviewed and provided additional information. The victims have stated that the suspect was armed with a gun. They have no knowledge of where he came from or where he fled following the incident. He took approximately $5,000.

Frankfort, Kentucky (April 19, 2024) – Representative Rebecca Raymer announced more than $23 million in state funding returning to Butler County to invest in education and transportation infrastructure.

Butler County Fiscal Court held a called meeting on Thursday, April 11, at the courthouse. All magistrates were present.  

Court considering eliminating city jail work crew

Butler County Fiscal Court met at the courthouse on Monday, April 8. All magistrates attended: Stevie Givens, Kevin Phelps, Allen Smith, David Whittinghill, and Dillon Bryant.

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