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Pro-life leaders celebrate, address legal challenge as abortions cease in Kentucky

Tuesday marked six days since Kentucky’s two licensed abortion clinics—EMW Women’s Surgical Center and Planned Parenthood’s Louisville Health Center—stopped providing abortions. “The fact that abortion clinics in Kentucky have remained closed for six days is a blessing for the unborn in Kentucky and good news to every Kentuckian who cares for life,” said Todd Gray,Continue reading “Pro-life leaders celebrate, address legal challenge as abortions cease in Kentucky”

February data sees resurgence of surgical abortions in Kentucky

By Tessa Redmond LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – In February 2022, 384 lives were lost to abortion in Kentucky. EMW Women’s Surgical Center, the primary provider of abortions in the state, terminated 327 pregnancies. The clinic, which is open Monday to Saturday, aborted an average of 13 babies each business day. More than 85% of abortionsContinue reading “February data sees resurgence of surgical abortions in Kentucky”

Supreme Court affirms AG Cameron’s right to defend abortion ban

The Supreme Court ruled that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron can continue the defense of a pro-life state law on Thursday. “At every turn, we’ve maintained that Kentucky’s law banning live-dismemberment abortions is worth defending and should receive a full defense from the challenge brought by the ACLU and an abortion clinic,” Attorney General CameronContinue reading “Supreme Court affirms AG Cameron’s right to defend abortion ban”

Jan. data indicates mothers with living children had majority of abortions

By Tessa Redmond LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – In January 2022, 354 lives were lost to abortion in Kentucky. It is the lowest January total reported since 2018, and a steep drop from the end of 2021, when 405 babies were aborted in December. EMW Women’s Surgical Center, a privately-owned abortion provider, performed 297 abortions; PlannedContinue reading “Jan. data indicates mothers with living children had majority of abortions”

‘I knew that was my baby,’ said Ky. mom who chose not to get abortion

By: Tessa Redmond HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (KT) – When Devin Dukes found out she was pregnant at 18, she thought abortion was her only option. It was only when she was sitting in the waiting room at Planned Parenthood, procedure already paid for, that she went with her instincts and chose life for her son, Camden.Continue reading “‘I knew that was my baby,’ said Ky. mom who chose not to get abortion”

Northern Ky. pregnancy center opens Williamstown location

By: Tessa Redmond WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (KT) – Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky relocated to a permanent third location on Tuesday (Jan. 25) after operating out of the Crittenden Baptist Association (CBA) building for nearly two decades. “We are so appreciative of the Crittenden Baptist Association of churches for allowing Care Net to utilizeContinue reading “Northern Ky. pregnancy center opens Williamstown location”

Pregnancy center shows appreciation for pastors

By: Tessa Redmond BENTON, Ky. (KT) – In the spirit of Pastor Appreciation Month in October, H.O.P.E. Clinic hosted a luncheon for local pastors and church staff members. “It’s just a time for them to come together,” said Lisa Holland, executive director of H.O.P.E. Clinic. “We’ve been able to give them a little gift ofContinue reading “Pregnancy center shows appreciation for pastors”

Sanctity of Life Sunday: Practical pro-life resources for Kentucky Baptists

By: Tessa Redmond LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky Baptist Convention churches across the commonwealth will join with other Southern Baptist Churches throughout the nation Sunday to celebrate and affirm the sanctity of human life — that every person is made in the image of God. As you consider how your church can actively advocate forContinue reading “Sanctity of Life Sunday: Practical pro-life resources for Kentucky Baptists”

Choose Life license plates support Ky. pregnancy centers, ‘promote adoption’

By: Tessa Redmond LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky drivers can stand for life through the “Choose Life” specialty license plates—and a $10 donation goes straight to pregnancy centers serving families across the commonwealth. A bipartisan effort led by Sen. Jack Westwood and Rep. Hubert Collins passed legislation regulating specialty plates in 2005. Nine hundred commitmentsContinue reading “Choose Life license plates support Ky. pregnancy centers, ‘promote adoption’”

Kentucky’s abortion network well-organized against pro-life efforts

As a part of the ongoing Friends of Life KY Initiative has taken on by the Kentucky Baptist Convention in November 2020, pastors are uncovering how well-funded and well-connected proponents of abortion care in the Bluegrass State. “I’ve never given much thought about state and local pro-abortion organizations and how well connected they are toContinue reading “Kentucky’s abortion network well-organized against pro-life efforts”