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Western Kentucky University’s Student Government Association passed a resolution Tuesday supporting reparations for African-American students.

The resolution calls on WKU to create a task force to “assess the feasibility of test-optional admissions and geographically-weighted admissions,” citing research showing that using standardized test scores in the college admissions process “restricts the college opportunities for needy students, helping higher education perpetuate inequality.”

The resolution passed with a margin of 19-10, with one person declining to vote.

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis. Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record. The following records are from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and cover March 28^th- April 18^th.

 Civil Cases:

KY Tax Bill Servicing vs. Brad McKinney

The Butler County Board of Education met in special session on Monday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Butler County Education Complex.  All board members were in attendance.  After the approval of the agenda and last month’s minutes, the board heard the financial report from District Finance Officer Eric Elms. The beginning balance for March was $2,300,170.64.  The closing cash balance for March was $2,116,412.67.  The final balance for March, including $62,005.40 of investments, was $2,178,418.07.

Morgantown, Kentucky (April 20, 2017)  Farmers and Ranchers are stewards of the Earth.  This is the theme of the 2017 Earth Day that will be celebrated on April 22nd. 

“Farmers and Ranchers work very hard each day to produce food and fiber for all citizens,” according to Karen Evans, Program Technician of the Butler County Farm Service Agency.

There are over 3.2  Million Farmers and Ranchers nationwide and 23 Million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program nationwide with 7,122.2 acres locally in the program.

On March 17, Morgantown Elementary held their second annual Leadership Day.  This past Friday, April 14, North Butler Elementary held their first Leadership Day.  Both schools showcased their very-talented students, and the community got a glimpse of its future leaders. Examples of the the 7 Habits and Life Skills were on display: Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand, Synergize, and Sharpen the Saw.

The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office has reported that a stolen ATV has been recovered in Butler County after a pursuit through the woods.

Authorities said the Butler County Sheriff's Office and the Kentucky State Police served a warrant at a residence in Butler County when a man on the property who was pulling a field disc with an ATV unhooked the disc and took off into the woods after seeing law enforcement.

Butler County Judge Executive David Fields and Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps signed a proclamation Monday morning in the courthouse lawn recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Butler County.
"We want to call on people to learn more about child abuse and neglect and what they can do to recognize and report suspected abuse of children," said Fields.

 Louisville, KY (April 17, 2018) – Cardwell Family Farm of Butler County is one of the 91 certified farm markets across the Commonwealth accepted into the 2017 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Certified Roadside Farm Market Program.

In joining the KFB Certified Roadside Farm Market Program, Cardwell Family Farm has committed to offering quality products and service to its customers. Its acceptance by Farm Bureau tells customers that this market meets the highest standards of quality, freshness, and marketing appeal.