Tammy Shaw

Jonathan Hale of Thoroughbred Engineering explains green space within a preliminary subdivision plat to the Shelby County Triple S Planning and Zoning Commission. TAMMY SHAW

Adaline Shader pets a small cow at the Dogwood Artisan Showcase petting zoo at the fairgrounds Saturday. Vendors gathered to sell jewelry, wood work, wreaths, signs and many more artisan wares inside Floral Hall and outside along the drive and in the grandstand.

Brenda Jackson works on behalf of students and staff as chair of the Shelby County School Board, but her long tenure ends in December after 36 years. She represents District 5.

Don’t forget about the kitchen this year when you start your spring cleaning. Bacteria can hang around kitchen surfaces, the sink, and even the refrigerator. Bacteria like moisture, and keeping your kitchen clean and dry can help protect you from foodborne illness.

The back yard can be whatever a homeowner wants, from an oasis filled with creature comforts, an open green space for kids and pets to play, space for a shed to hold lawn tools, an inground pool or simply as a statement to show off your unique style.

The Primary Election is coming up quickly — on Tuesday, May 21.

Solar company EightTwenty gave Veterans Rural outreach solar panels for each of its six mini homes and another for its community center. This move will save VRO $100,000 over the

Shelby County has one of 4,000 treatment courts in the country, and a young woman who went through the program graduated May 8 in front of family, friends, the treatment

Folks stopped by the Veterans Rural Outreach community center on Saturday to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

On Friday evening, June 21, two women, Beth Simmons and her daughter, Emily Hunt, were shot at a residence in the Shelby County area of Pleasureville. Simmons died that evening of a gunshot wound, according to Shelby County Coroner Jeff Ivers, and Emily Hunt was transported by Shelby County EMS in critical condition to University of Louisville Trauma Center, where she later was pronounced dead.