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The Bowling Green - Warren County Drug Task Force in a joint investigation with the United States Postal Inspection Service, with assistance from the Kentucky State Police Special Operations and Interdiction Team have arrested: 

The Morgantown City Council met via Zoom on Thursday, January 14th. Each department gave its annual report.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps gave the following State of the City Address during the City Council meeting on Thursday.

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis.  Courthouse information contained in this article is a matter of public record.  The following information is from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and covers the following dates:

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As State Senator, I take pride in staying engaged with the 6th District. Community engagement as an elected official usually occurs by speaking face-to-face during meetings or community events. However, since COVID-19, I find myself feeling removed from interaction with everyone. Due to the current limitations to the public at the Capitol, writing these legislative updates provides me a welcomed means of reconnecting with you and others back home.

As Kentucky observes School Board Recognition Month in January, Butler County  joined in the celebration with recognition at the January 12, 2021 Board meeting. 

Local law enforcement officers and EMS responded last night to an alleged stabbing incident at a residence in south Butler County (79 Corey Lane). Michael James Boone Mouser (DOB 2-27-02) was arrested and charged with attempted murder, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a controlled substance (first degree, first offense, methamphetamine). The victim, Shane Smith, was listed as critical shortly after the incident.

By a 3-2 vote, Bryan Locke has been appointed to the Morgantown City Council.  The decision was made at Thursday night’s (Jan. 14) council meeting.  Locke replaces former council member Sterling White, who resigned effective December 31, 2020. 

FRANKFORT – The General Assembly has passed a measure that would allow Kentuckians to file lawsuits against state government in the county of their residence, a move that would diminish the longstanding role Franklin Circuit Court has played in deciding those types of cases.