Beech Tree News Network

Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Reaunetta Hatcher of Morgantown, Kentucky has earned the use of a new Chevy Equinox crossover as a result of her outstanding achievements in her Mary Kay business.

Hatcher took delivery of the new Chevy Equinox crossover, her  7  Mary Kay career car, at Pogue Chevrolet , Central City, KY .  Mary Kay independent sales force members earn the use of a career car by meeting and exceeding goals set within their Mary Kay businesses.

An accident at the intersection of Hwy 79, Russellville Road and US 231 has sent one man to the hospital.  According to Deputy Heath West a log truck belonging to Anderson Trucking of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, was attempting to make a left turn onto US 231 and failed to stop at the intersection, pulling out in front of Michael Embry, of 2308 Russellville Road.  Embry, who was driving a white GMC, was unable to stop and hit the rear of the trailer. He was extracted from the vehicle and air lifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville by Air Evac.

Last weekend I kept hearing Glen Campbell’s sing ” Wichita Lineman” in my head even though my feet were planted in Bowling Green at the Warren County RECC facility. The Electrical Co-operative was singled out among many others to host the 17th Annual Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s Lineman Rodeo. My head wasn’t in overload, I just had the opportunity to witness a contest of learning and skills by some of the most dedicated workers you can find, the electrical lineman, and the Butler County Linemen are right up there among the best.

National Flag Day was celebrated on Saturday June 14th, 2014 on the courthouse lawn beginning at 10AM. The event was  presented by the Butler County Chapter National Society of Daughter of the American Revolution.

United Way of Southern Kentucky held a morning news conference on the Butler County Courthouse lawn to announce 2014 funding for critical issues affecting Butler County.  $16,681 will be distributed through United Way of Southern Kentucky to help improve the lives of individuals, families and the elderly living in Butler County.

The Butler County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Butler County Education Complex. Board members Amy Hood, Delbert Johnson, and Debbie Hammers were present.  Superintendent Scott Howard announced two new principals in the district.  Josh Belcher is the new principal at North Butler Elementary and Ben Annis takes over the helm at Green River School.

The condition of the tennis courts at the city park took up the majority of the Morgantown City Council’s attention at Thursday night’s meeting, just as it did at last month’s regular meeting.
 

When Moira (Givens) Taylor was a junior at Butler County High School, she opened her own dance studio.  Dance Academy gave young girls in the Butler County area a place to learn various forms of dance and a chance to perform their newly-acquired skills in front of an audience at scheduled recitals.

Below are the names of the Western Kentucky University students who were named to the Dean's and President's List. Included are the students' names and their hometown cities.

The Butler County Board of Education is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: 

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