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FRANKFORT, KY. (Aug. 23, 2024) – The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) has recognized Sen. Stephen Meredith as a 2024 KHA Legislative Champion for his outstanding service and leadership in the Kentucky General Assembly. The award was presented during a meeting at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, where Meredith was honored for his unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare legislation that ensures access to quality patient care across the commonwealth.

MORGANTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2024) – Morgantown Bank and Trust Company, Inc. announces that the building located on the square in Morgantown, which features what the community has come to know as “The Mural,” will be torn down beginning Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Butler County Fiscal Court met on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm. All magistrates were in attendance for the meeting.

FRANKFORT – Kentucky farmers donated a record-breaking $931,201.81 to the Ag Tag Program for 2024. The total, the largest amount ever donated in a single year, tops last year’s total by nearly $200,000, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell announced today.

A shooting at the courthouse in Elizabeth and a subsequent police pursuit prompted a response from Butler County School officials.  The incident took place on Monday, August 19, when a man fatally shot a mother and daughter and injured another man following a court hearing.  The suspect fled from the scene resulting in a police pursuit.  

FAFSA Friday and Job Fair Friday were held on August 9 and 30 people showed up for this event.   KHEAA did a FAFSA Bootcamp, which was attended by Amy Smith-Thomas, who serves as the director, teacher and college career navigator at Butler County Adult Education.  

Harlin Parker, a law firm in Bowling Green, KY is pleased to announce the addition of Cade A. Snodgrass to its practice. Snodgrass is a litigation attorney and has litigated cases across the state of Kentucky. He has experience handling cases from pre-lawsuit investigation through appeal.

His practice areas include insurance defense litigation, trucking/transportation litigation, business and commercial litigation, personal injury, and probate and estate administration.

Morgantown, KY - August 14, 2024 - Butler County Schools is excited to welcome students back for the 2024-2025 school year, marking the beginning of a new chapter focused on educational excellence and personal gr

Tractor enthusiasts descended on the Butler County Fairgrounds the weekend of August 2-3 for the annual antique tractor show.  The event, sponsored by the Butler County Antique Tractor Club, featured 78 tractor entries, as well as food and fellowship. 

As we are preparing for the start of the 2024-2025 school year, I want to extend a warm welcome back to our students, parents, and staff. The Mission of Butler County Schools centers on Building… Collaborating… and Shaping.