Western Kentucky dorm fire leaves student in critical condition
A dormitory blaze at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green is being treated as potentially arson. A student, identified as Katie Autry, remained in critical condition with burns and wounds at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville. Investigators, including a Kentucky State Police arson unit, probe the cause while campus police defer to university officials.
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
Maral
Ken Meredith
Bob Skipper
Vanderbilt
Katie Autry
Melissa K. Autry
Hugh Poland Hall
Kentucky
Bob Deane
Skipper
Storm devastation across Missouri and Kansas leaves multiple dead
Storms and a tornado outbreak killed at least seven people in Kansas and Missouri. Pierce City residents sought shelter at the armory as the funnel neared, with bottlenecks at basement stairs trapping people. Governors Holden and Sebelius declared disaster areas and National Guard deployed to hard hit towns including Northmoor, Liberal, Monett, and surrounding counties.
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Armory
Goodman
Pierce
Julie Johnson
Missouri
Lawrence County
Greene
Christian
Camden County
Camden
Barton County
Liberal
Monett
Pierce City
Barry County
Carl Junction
Joplin
Tiffany Sparks
Jasper County
Holden
Northmoor
Platte County
Charles Thail
Kansas
Kathleen Sebeius
Pets Find Homes at Aiken SPCA Adopt-a-thon
About 20 dogs and cats found new homes over the weekend at the Aiken SPCA Adopt-a-thon part of Be Kind to Animals Week. The event aimed for 25 adoptions, with 12 on Saturday and seven on Sunday, plus volunteers like Shannon Phillips aiding socialization at the petting zoo. Homer the beagle mix remained unadopted, described as a friendly year-old who would make a good house dog. Those interested can call 68-6963 or visit the Wire Road facility to adopt or volunteer.
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Aiken Spca
Melissa Bahleda
SPCA
Shannon Phillips
Phillips
Chili Pepper
Gruff
Billy
Bahleda
Humane Societies
Nancy Presson
Sheler
The
Northshore Animal League
Homer
Wire Road
Hopelands Summer Concert Series Schedule
The Hopelands Gardens concert series runs through August on the Roland H. Windham Stage. Most shows start at 7 p.m. with Catherine Stapleton & the Best of Broadway as the sole Tuesday performance. The Aiken Community Band opens and closes, with the Port Island Marine Band on the Monday nearest the Fourth of July. Sponsorship includes Security Federal and local groups. Rainy days move events to the H. Odell.
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Roland H. Windham
Catherine Stapleton
the Best of Broadway
Parker
Aiken
Port Island Marine Band
Hopelands
Security Federal
Aiken Regional
Friends of Hopelands & Rye Patch
Eden Gardens
Screenprint Factory
Cumberland Village
Hopelands Gardens
Whiskey Road
Rye Patch
Berrie Road
Green Boundary
H. Odell
Concert Series schedule at Aiken Community May–Aug
The concert series lists events from May to August at Aiken Community. Highlights include Savannah River Winds classical May 12, Greg Anderson jazz May 19, Ft Gordon Concert Band June 23, Carolina Rebels bluegrass July 14, Swingstaion July 21, Catherine Stapleton August 5 Broadway show, and Ft Gordon Swing Band August 11. Times begin at 6 30 p.m. at various venues.
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Aiken
Savannah River ‘Winds
Greg Anderson
Akon Chic Ball Company
Augusta
Cronsa Wison
Martha Zanuary
Ight Oper
Munca Tester
Amercan Sag
Maureen Simpson
Ft. Gordon
Savannah River
Parris Island Marine Land
Chris Mangell
Cluese Blanchard
Crossroads
Catherine Stapleton
Waug
Aken Brass
Community contact details for event at Weeks Center Gym 2
Information for the event at Weeks Center located at 1700 Whiskey Road in Gym 2. For more details call 642-7631 or contact Sandy NeSmith at snesmith aikenstandard.com for further information.
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Weeks Center
Whiskey Road
Sandy NeSmith
PACT Rethinking School Reform Figures in National Goal
The article notes PACT aims for all children to reach B level by 2013, with teachers using results for promotion decisions though lawmakers paused enactment. Tests yield four ratings advanced proficient basic below basic, with below basic triggering parent conferences and targeted summer help, amid district cuts to summer programs due to budget strain.
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Ing
State Education Department
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S. of Applebee
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Niing
Blue Cross BlueShield
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Mark Taylor & Associates
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