Mark Rachford was taken into custody after more restrictions were imposed upon him today in Campbell County District Court. Judge Cameron Blau was presiding. FTM file. Mark Rachford, 45 from Alexandria, waived his preliminary trial today in Campbell County District Court today, after being arrested in connection of a crash that killed 12-year-old Campbell County […]
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After Local Officials Express Concern, Health Dept. Explains Anti-Zika Steps
Northern Kentucky Health Department director Dr. Lynne Saddler issued the following information after a confirmed case of Zika virus was found in someone from Alexandria, and after preventive steps near that person’s home upset city officials. The Northern Kentucky Health Department is working diligently to prevent the spread of the Zika virus and protect the health […]
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Alexandria Police Upset at Response to Zika Infection
PHOTO: http://geographicallyyourswelcome.blogspot.com/2014/06/alexandria-kentucky.html. A person who lives or works in Alexandria, Kentucky contracted the Zika virus while traveling and local police are upset that they weren’t notified of the Northern Kentucky’s Health Department’s response. The Northern Kentucky Health Department notified the Kentucky Department of Agriculture first so that it could spray a chemical in and around the […]
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Possible Spraying After Zika Case Upsets Alexandria Officials
An Alexandria resident has contracted the Zika virus – and the reaction has upset city officials. Details are limited but the Alexandria Police Department posted to Facebook a lengthy message explaining its view of the situation. The city was notified that a resident contracted Zika while traveling. The police department stated that the Northern Kentucky […]
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Newly Remodeled Alexandria Wal-Mart to Reopen on July 8
The newly remodeled Walmart Supercenter located at 6711 Alexandria Pike will host a grand reopening celebration Friday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m. The remodel provides a new fresh produce experience, expanded deli and remodeled pharmacy. Part of the new deli will feature smoked meats, hot meals, and catering menus. Fresh donuts and bread will be […]
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Listen: Heated Exchange Between Judge/Executive, Commissioner
Wednesday night could be a long for the Campbell County Fiscal Court as it considers whether to allow a syringe access/needle exchange program. Two weeks ago, the county hosted a meeting on the issue that last five hours. Towards the end of the meeting, Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and County Commissioner Charlie Coleman got into a […]
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Alexandria Middle School Wins State Robotics Competition
On Friday, April 22, the St. Mary Jr. High Robotics Team from Alexandria won the Robo Challenge Xtreme (RCX) State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington in the Middle School Division. The team scored a tournament high 375 points, winning by 25 points in a close competition with 22 other teams. The St. Mary fifth-grade […]
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Season Ends for Campbell Co., Holmes in Girls Sweet 16
Northern Kentucky was eliminated from the St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 on Friday afternoon at BB&T Arena on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. Campbell Co. and Holmes each bowed out in the tournament’s quarterfinals. After winning their first state tournament game in school history on Wednesday night, the Campbell County Camels looked to add another win […]
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Campbell Officials Respond to “Sanctuary County” Listing, Somali Refugee Questions
The issue of Somali refugees and whether Campbell County is a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants was discussed at this week’s Fiscal Court meeting in Alexandria. At a previous meeting, Commissioner Charlie Coleman raised questions about whether the Northern Kentucky Area Development District was working to place 2,000 Somali refugees in the county. At Wednesday night’s […]
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Crash in Cold Spring Kills Mother, Child
A mother and young child are dead after a crash on Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) in Cold Spring late Thursday evening. Police shut down northbound 27 at Route 709 about half a mile south in Alexandria, re-routing traffic to AA Highway due to the crash. The crash involved two vehicles. The driver of one of […]
