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JCPS high schools ranked among best in country

JCPS high schools ranked among best in country

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Numerous Jefferson County Public School high schools were recognized for their evenhanded and rigorous efforts to educate students in a recent U.S. News & World Report analysis.

The release ranked JCPS against more than 18,000 high schools across the nation. 11 schools were recognized for test results, college and career readiness nationwide. Within the state of Kentucky, JCPS had four of the top five ranked schools and six of the top ten.

"Our students and staff work tirelessly toward college and career readiness every day. It is rewarding to see that hard work and dedication being recognized nationally," said JCPS Superintendent Donna Hargens. "I am confident that through the strategies outlined in our Strategic Plan: Vision 2015, these schools and others will continue to see improvement in student achievement."

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Louisville Metro Parks to host MLB skills youth competition

Louisville Metro Parks to host MLB skills youth competition

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation will host Pitch, Hit and Run™, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball®, presented by Scotts® at Wyandotte and California parks on Friday, May 17.

This grassroots program is designed to provide kids with an opportunity to compete—free of charge—in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.

The competition on May 17 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at two area parks:

California Park

1104 S. 16th Street

(16th and St. Catherine Streets)

Wyandotte Park

1104 Beecher Street

(Beecher St. and Taylor Bouleveard)

Affordable summer public transportation for youths

Affordable summer public transportation for youths

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – TARC Summer Youth Passes go on sale May 15.

These passes give anyone ages six to 17 unlimited travel on all TARC routes through August 31. The cost for a pass is $30.

J. Barry Barker, executive director of TARC, believes taking public transportation helps youths to become more self-reliant and confident—important skills for lifelong success.

"We encourage young people and employers to consider the Summer Youth Pass for job opportunities this summer," Barker  said. "The pass is a great tool for youth to access positive experiences all summer long throughout Greater Louisville."

Summer Youth Passes will be on sale online at ridetarc.org and at the following locations:

First Lady Michelle Obama addresses graduates at EKU

First Lady Michelle Obama addresses graduates at EKU

From EKU

RICHMOND, KY – United States First Lady Michelle Obama came not with answers but with questions for the Eastern Kentucky University degree candidates she addressed at spring commencement today.

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Metropolitan college program cited among Top 25 Innovations in Government

Metropolitan college program cited among Top 25 Innovations in Government

From JCTC

LOUISVILLE, KY– An innovative program that has paid the college tuition of thousands of students while helping Louisville’s UPS Worldport shipping hub expand its workforce has been named a “Top 25” program in the Innovations in American Government Awards.

Kentucky State Fair main stage performances feature country, pop and comedy

Kentucky State Fair main stage performances feature country, pop and comedy

From Kentucky State Fair

LOUISVILLE, KY– Be prepared to sing along to the catchiest and most memorable songs of the past year and laugh with America‟s favorite comedian at the Kentucky State Fair Main Stage in Freedom Hall this summer. Featuring country crooners Toby Keith and Kip Moore, up and coming pop stars Carly Rae Jepsen and The Wanted and well known comedian Jeff Dunham, there‟s something for everyone at the Kentucky State Fair.

Governor signs HANDS home visiting bill

Governor signs HANDS home visiting bill

From Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence

LOUISVILLE, KY - Governor Steve Beshear once again showed his support for Kentucky’s most vulnerable citizens by signing legislation today that strengthens Kentucky’s voluntary home visiting program known as HANDS, the Health Access Nurturing Development Services program.