SUMMARY: Norton Healthcare unveiled a new monument at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus in West Louisville to honor those who dedicated their lives to providing medical care to underserved communities. This unveiling coincides with plans to open the Norton West Louisville Hospital, the first new hospital west of Ninth Street in 150 years. Funded by Dr. Richard Wolfe’s family, the monument acknowledges healthcare pioneers who made significant sacrifices during legalized segregation in an area lacking medical facilities for people of color. Following the unveiling, Norton hosted a community block party to provide resources and celebrate this important addition to the community.

Norton Healthcare unveils new monument honoring early medical pioneers in Louisville

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SUMMARY: On Monday, Kentucky businesses will find out if they’ve been chosen in the medical marijuana license lottery, which will select 16 cultivators and 10 processors. Unlike dispensaries, cultivators grow the plants, while processors create products like edibles. Hundreds applied, but the lottery aims to ensure a fair selection for all participants without any unfair advantages. The drawing, conducted in partnership with the Kentucky Lottery, is set for Monday afternoon at 2 PM. The focus remains on fairness for businesses seriously involved in the industry.

On Monday, more Kentucky businesses will learn if they were selected in the Medical Marijuana License Lottery.

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SUMMARY: Kentucky State Police arrested 26-year-old Jaor King from Alabama after he led them on a high-speed chase across county lines. The incident began during a traffic stop on I-65 in Hart County, where King allegedly fought an officer before fleeing at speeds up to 130 mph. He crashed near the Glendale exit in Hardin County, then exited his vehicle with a handgun and fled into a cornfield. After several hours, he was apprehended. King faces multiple charges, including fleeing and evading, reckless driving, resisting arrest, and wanton endangerment. Funeral arrangements for a senator were also announced.

An Alabama man was arrested on Thursday after a chase on I-65 that involved multiple law enforcement agencies on the ground and in the air.

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