Beech Tree News Network

FRANKFORT — Rep. Josh Bray, R-Mount Vernon, was at a middle school basketball game in his district when a teacher approached him and said, “Man, y’all gotta do something about cell phones.”

Many of you have already received a call, and the rest of grain producers and grain crop landowners will be getting a call, from the FSA office on your choice for this next crop year of PLC or Acr – Co. The current Farm bill expired last year, and congress did not get a new bill passed in 2023. They have created an extension for this year of the old farm bill.

An  induction ceremony for the first class of the Butler County Hall of Fame was held February 3, at the high school.  Butler County Schools' Superintendent Robert Tuck served as the Master of Ceremonies. 

FRANKFORT — Four bills related to Kentucky’s spending plan for the next biennium have taken another step toward passage and are headed to the Senate. 

FRANKFORT — Four state budget-related bills were approved by the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee on Wednesday afternoon. 

The monthly USDA Food Distribution for Butler County Community Action will be held on Wednesday, February 14.  Part of the Feeding America (Kentucky's Heartland), food items will be distributed at the county barn located at 462 Boat Factory Road in Morgantown.

Frankfort, Kentucky (January 30, 2024) – A resolution urging Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to express support for Governor Abbott and the state of Texas in their efforts to secure the border with Mexico cleared the Kentucky House by a vote of 77-17 on Tuesday. The resolution, HR 57, is cosponsored by Representative Rebecca Raymer and Representative Richard Heath.

Butler County Fiscal Court met at the courthouse on Monday, January 22.  All magistrates attended: Stevie Givens, Kevin Phelps, Allen Smith, David Whittinghill and Dillon Bryant.  

FRANKFORT— A comprehensive House bill on public safety is gaining momentum in the Kentucky General Assembly.

Discount grocery chain gives back to the Morgantown community through its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program