London, KY (September 1, 2020) - Laurel Sheriff John Root would like to remind motorists that this weekend is the East 80 Yard Sale. Heavy traffic, slowing and stopping, can be expected along Ky. 80 (East Laurel Road) the entire weekend up through late Monday.

MANCHESTER, KY (September 1, 2020) - Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson is reporting that on September 1, 2020 at approximately 2:26 PM Clay County Sheriff Sgt. Jeremy Gabbard arrested Tammy McGuire, 51 of Mckee.

MANCHESTER, KY (September 1, 2020) - The Clay County Sheriff's Office is reporting that: On August 31, 2020 at approximately 8:00 AM Clay County Chief Deputy Clifton Jones and Sheriff Patrick Robinson arrested Jonathan Gray, 38 of Rocky Fork Road.

MANCHESTER, KY (September 1, 2020) - Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson is reporting that on August 28, 2020 at approximately 12:30 AM Clay County Sheriff Deputy Jared Smith along with Deputy Coty Arnold and Deputy Wes Brumley arrested Raleigh Estep, 53 of Upper Rader Road.

Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood

MANCHESTER, KY (August 31, 2020) - Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood is reporting that: The Department of corrections has approved Work Release to do a limited amount of outside work detail. Policies and procedures are very restricted to make sure the COVID-19 virus does not enter the jail.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and new independent Authority will aim to help protect the sport and the over 24,000 Kentucky workers who support it

 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

LEXINGTON, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today at a press conference in Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World, his plans to introduce legislation in the U.S. Senate to help set national standards to promote fairness, increase safety, and help preserve Thoroughbred racing. The McConnell bill, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, will be introduced in September following the state-work-period. U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) will introduce the companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.