SUMMARY: A $1 billion data center project in Mason County, Kentucky, proposed by a confidential Fortune 100 company, has sparked divided opinions among residents. The project promises 1,000 construction jobs, 400 full-time positions, and will fund all infrastructure costs without burdening the community. It aims to develop local STEM education and create high-paying careers, becoming the county’s largest taxpayer. However, some residents fear it will disrupt the rural tranquility and farmland, leading to petitions and legal efforts. County officials emphasize the economic benefits but note the project requires local approvals, with the company’s identity likely revealed only near groundbreaking.

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SUMMARY: Tuesday featured a typical mid-August mix of clouds, sunshine, humidity, and scattered afternoon storms due to a slow-moving front in the Ohio Valley. Highs ranged from the upper 80s to low 90s. On Wednesday, Fayette County students return to school with a dry morning but an increased chance of afternoon showers and storms, potentially causing brief localized flooding. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s. By late week, the front weakens, leading to fewer storms and rising temperatures in the low 90s with noticeable humidity. The weekend promises mostly dry, hot conditions with highs in the low to mid-90s and heat index values near or above 100.

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SUMMARY: The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2025 class, honoring educators with at least 19 years of teaching experience, including ten in Kentucky P-12 schools. Both living and posthumous nominees are eligible. Established in 2000 through a donation by former Governor Louie B. Nunn, the Hall recognizes educators’ significant impact on students. It is located within Western Kentucky University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences in Gary Ransdell Hall. An induction ceremony will be held later this year. Nominations are due by August 31. More details and forms are available on the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame website.

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