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KSU alumnus makes history as first Black mayor of Danville, Kentucky
James J. H. Atkins has long been a champion for Kentucky State University and now the 1972 graduate will advocate for the citizens of Danville as the self-proclaimed, “The People’s Mayor.” Atkins’ win during the midterm elections on Nov. 8, made him the first elected African American mayor of the city. In an interview with Lex 18, Mayor-elect Atkins said he plans to continue focusing on the community. “I have two ears and so I have...
Kentucky State University participates in Candlelight Frankfort
The City of Frankfort is hosting its annual Candlelight Weekend Nov. 10-12 in the capital’s historic downtown. Presented by the Commonwealth Credit Union, Candlelight Weekend kicks off the holiday season with music, shopping, kid’s activities, food, drink and more. The Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobred Band and the dazzling K-Rette Dance Team performed during the opening Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Old Capitol l...
Kentucky State University plans Small, Limited-Resource, Minority Farmers Conference
The 2022 Small, Limited-Resource, Minority Farmers Conference will be hosted Nov. 15-17 in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is Kentucky State University’s 24th annual conference and the first in-person conference after several years of learning virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s theme is “Plowing and Planting: New Strategies for the New Norm.” In this ever-changing environment of an increasing population and challenging f...
Kentucky State partners with Josephine Sculpture Park to remove invasive plants
Kentucky State University Land Grant Program personnel led an invasive plant removal workshop at Josephine Sculpture Park on Nov. 4, removing Callery pear trees. Josephine Sculpture Park assistant director Jeri Howell asked Jody Thompson, senior research and Extension associate for Forestry and Natural Resources at Kentucky State, and Nat Colten, community sustainability coordinator, to lead volunteers in removing the invasive spec...