OWENTON, Ky. (KT) – Hope Lives Pregnancy Center in Owenton, a ministry initiated by Kentucky Baptists, will be opening soon. Renovations of a new building are in full swing as the center prepares to bring education, support and ultrasounds — a rare commodity in Owen County — to local families. “A big deal for the community is…offeringContinue reading “Owen County pregnancy center prepares to serve community”
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Pregnant & Parenting scholarship empowers Louisville mothers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Right to Life of Louisville is financially supporting four young mothers as they pursue higher education this year through the Pregnant & Parenting Scholarship program. “The pregnancy and parenting scholarship is an opportunity for women who are students to receive a scholarship or a financial contribution toward their tuition wherever they’reContinue reading “Pregnant & Parenting scholarship empowers Louisville mothers”
3 Safe Haven boxes open across Kentucky in April
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – With the blessing of three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes in central Kentucky, the state is now home to 35 locations where babies less than 30 days old can be safely, legally and anonymously surrendered by parents without fear of criminal prosecution. After placing her baby in the climate-controlled, electronically monitoredContinue reading “3 Safe Haven boxes open across Kentucky in April”
Kentucky is abortion-free two months into 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) — There were no abortions reported to Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services for January and February 2024. In two emails sent to Kentucky Today, dated March 8 and March 19, a representative for the Cabinet noted there were no records to fulfill Open Records Requests submitted this month, stating: “AfterContinue reading “Kentucky is abortion-free two months into 2024”
Kentucky March for Life draws hundreds to state Capitol
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Pro-life supporters from across Kentucky and beyond converged in Frankfort for the Kentucky March for Life on Tuesday, undeterred by rain and chilly temperatures. “Today we’re celebrating,” said Addia Wuchner, executive director of the event’s sponsor, Kentucky Right to Life. “We’re celebrating the laws, and the lives that have been savedContinue reading “Kentucky March for Life draws hundreds to state Capitol”
Kentuckian recognized as ‘Angel in Adoption’ by Sen. McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KT) – Tasha Uland, an adoption specialist for Adoption Assistance, is the 2023 Angel in Adoption. Tasha and her husband, Will, were congratulated by Kentucky State Senator Mitch McConnell, who nominated Uland for the honor and welcomed the Bowling Green couple to his office in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. “It was an honorContinue reading “Kentuckian recognized as ‘Angel in Adoption’ by Sen. McConnell”
Bluegrass bash supports pregnancy resource centers in Dawson Springs
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (KT) – One Hopkins County couple has mobilized pro-lifers in western Kentucky for 10 years through a Kentucky staple: bluegrass music. The Saturday music fest is returning this week. Laura Smith was inspired by the example of her mother, Martha, who sat down once a month to write a check to NationalContinue reading “Bluegrass bash supports pregnancy resource centers in Dawson Springs”
Quick on the draw: Ky. Baptist kids raise funds for Safe Haven Baby Box in Daviess County
OWENSBORO, Ky. (KT) – Eight-year-old Lillie Dunn had a dream: Bring a Safe Haven Baby Box to Owensboro. With the help of her brothers, her parents and a community who caught the vision of providing a last-resort resource to mothers in crisis, that dream is now available at her local fire station. Lillie’s mom, JulieContinue reading “Quick on the draw: Ky. Baptist kids raise funds for Safe Haven Baby Box in Daviess County”
Five years of 5Ks and now Solid Rock Children’s Ranch is breaking ground in Winchester for Sunrise
WINCHESTER, Ky. (KT) – A popular fundraiser for a beloved Sunrise Children’s Services project marked half a decade on Saturday as the Kentucky Baptist Convention agency announced that earth will begin moving this fall. The news comes after seven years of faithful labor. “It’s been slow. It’s been frustrating at times,” said Dale Suttles, presidentContinue reading “Five years of 5Ks and now Solid Rock Children’s Ranch is breaking ground in Winchester for Sunrise”
Ky. Right to Life announces scholarship for pregnant, parenting students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – One of Kentucky’s leading pro-life organizations is offering an avenue of support for high schoolers and college students who choose life when facing an unexpected pregnancy. On Thursday, Kentucky Right to Life unveiled the “Her Future” Pregnant & Parenting Scholarship at the Kentucky State Fair. “Studies have shown that pregnancy andContinue reading “Ky. Right to Life announces scholarship for pregnant, parenting students”
