FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A group of Kentucky lawmakers joined the Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) at the Capitol on Thursday to address concerns surrounding the state’s pro-life laws. Richard Nelson, executive director of the CPC, said the legislature has worked to pass laws that restore “a sanctity of life ethic in the commonwealth of Kentucky,Continue reading “Lawmakers address misconceptions about Kentucky’s pro-life laws”
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No abortions reported in Kentucky during September
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – There were no abortions reported to Kentucky’s Cabinet of Health and Family Services for September 2023. In an email to Kentucky Today, a representative for the Cabinet noted that there were no records to fulfill an Open Records Request submitted in October, stating: “After a diligent search, the Cabinet determined thatContinue reading “No abortions reported in Kentucky during September”
CORRECTION: First abortions reported in Ky. since October 2022
Editor’s Note: In a story published March 16, an abortion procedure was incorrectly listed as an “ectopic rejection.” Inquiries with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Department of Public Health confirmed data provided by the state was incorrect; the procedure was an “ectopic resection” and the following report has been updated toContinue reading “CORRECTION: First abortions reported in Ky. since October 2022”
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”
Kentucky Baptist partnership birthing pregnancy resource center in northern Ky.
OWENTON, Ky. (KT) – A pregnancy resource center is coming to a small community in Owen County, and Kentucky Baptists are leading the charge. When Kelli Carper, a registered nurse, moved to northern Kentucky, she wanted to build on her 20 years of service in pregnancy help ministry near her new home. She didn’t setContinue reading “Kentucky Baptist partnership birthing pregnancy resource center in northern Ky.”
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”
Ectopic pregnancy removal among August abortions reported in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services reported that two abortions were performed in August 2023. At least one was an ectopic pregnancy removal. Under Kentucky law, abortions are permitted to protect the life and health of the mother. The exception allows physicians to perform an abortion if he or sheContinue reading “Ectopic pregnancy removal among August abortions reported in Kentucky”
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”
No abortions recorded in Kentucky this July
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – There were no abortions reported to Kentucky’s Cabinet of Health and Family Services for July 2023. In an email to Kentucky Today, a representative for the Cabinet noted that there were no records responsive to an Open Records Request submitted in August, stating: “The Cabinet’s Office of Vital Statistics has notedContinue reading “No abortions recorded in Kentucky this July”
Wow factor: Haven Care Center expanding up and out for God’s glory
DANVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Haven Care Center keeps a “wow” book where they record all of the amazing things God is doing through their ministry, and executive director Tiffany Johnson says they simply can’t keep up with the goodness of the Lord. “Every day around here…it’s like seeing the Red Sea part,” Johnson said. “It’sContinue reading “Wow factor: Haven Care Center expanding up and out for God’s glory”
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