SUMMARY: Germel Hughes, 45, from Dayton, Ohio, was sentenced to 222 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning for conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue and aiding distribution. In January 2024, law enforcement arranged a controlled fentanyl purchase from Earnest Bryson and co-defendants Julius Cole and Gerald Young, who were arrested in Kentucky after attempting to destroy the drugs by mixing them with Coca-Cola. Hughes supplied over 100 grams of fentanyl for distribution. Cole and Young pleaded guilty and received 132 months and 18 months, respectively. Hughes must serve 85% of his sentence and 10 years supervised release. The case was prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Kyle Winslow.

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SUMMARY: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that applications are open for over $2 million in federal funding from the Violence Against Women Act to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The grant program funds law enforcement, prosecutors, victim services, and courts, focusing on projects aiding survivors of intimate partner violence. The announcement follows a 2024 report showing stable domestic violence rates, with fewer electronic filings but a slight rise in related arrests. Applications are due by September 26, 2025, via the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet’s system, with awards announced in December and effective from January 2026.

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SUMMARY: Rockcastle County Schools in Kentucky continue their online learning program, now in its sixth year since starting during the pandemic. Designed for students in sixth grade and above, the program offers flexibility for those facing challenges with in-person attendance. District leaders emphasize that while in-person learning remains the preferred method, virtual education provides a valuable alternative for unique situations. The program resets each semester, allowing students to switch between online and in-person learning as needed. Families must sign a contract to commit to the program’s expectations, ensuring students benefit fully from this adaptable educational option in a digital world.

This school year marks the 6th year of the program, which began due to the pandemic.

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