Green named director of transportation

Leigh Ann Green has been named the director of transportation for Ballard County Schools. She assumed her new duties on Feb. 17.

Mon Feb 24 02:27 PM

Ballard County Schools closed on Friday, Jan. 24, for boys' All "A" State Tournament appearance

The Ballard Memorial Bomber boys' basketball team will play in the first round of the All "A" State Tournament in Owensboro this Thursday, Jan. 23, at 9:30 p.m. Because we expect so many students and staff to attend the late game, we have decided to close school on Friday, Jan. 24.

Tue Jan 21 01:58 PM

BOE appoints Stewart to serve as District 3 representative

The Ballard County Board of Education voted at its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 13 to appoint Ben Stewart to the District 3 seat. The position became vacant in November, when the resignation of long-time board member Brandon Birney became official. Stewart’s term will expire on Dec. 31, 2026. An election to fill the seat will be held in November 2026. The election winner’s term will begin on Jan. 1, 2027.

Tue Jan 14 10:46 AM

Annual health and wellness forum set for Jan. 13

The Ballard County Board of Education set the annual Health and Wellness public forum for Jan. 13 at 5:45 p.m., immediately prior to the next regular board meeting.

Tue Dec 17 01:57 PM

Applicants sought for District 3 position on Ballard Board of Education

The Ballard County Board of Education is seeking applications for appointment to represent District 3. The vacancy was created upon the resignation of eight-year board member Brandon Birney at the group’s Nov. 18 regular monthly meeting. Applicants must reside in BOE/Ballard Magisterial District 3 and be registered to vote there. For complete qualifications and copy of the application, please click to see story. Applications must be received no later than Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. at the BOE office at 11 Vocational School Road, Barlow.

Fri Nov 22 02:28 PM

Family Focus, Teen Focus, announce Christmas assistance program guidelines

Family Focus and Teen Focus have been helping families with Christmas expenses for several years. We want to continue helping families in our community. The process has some changes this year…please read below for the guidelines for this holiday season:

Tue Oct 29 02:48 PM