Barren River News

Another round of H1N1 clinics are held through the Barren River District Health Department.

The Barren River District Health Department continues its weekly H1N1 flu press conferences Thursday.

On Saturday, the Barren River District Health Department will hold H1N1 vaccine clinics in all eight of its counties.

Many in our area are trying to help prevent the flu. In eight counties, Barren River District Health Officials worked ferverently as the second wave of vaccinations were made available to the public.

In the first of what will become a weekly series local health officials addressed the media and the public Thursday about the ongoing fight against H1N1.

If you still need to get your H1N1 flu vaccination you can call The Barren River District Health Department's new vaccine appointment hotline.

Today health officials in Russellville vaccinated hundreds of priority group members in the county.

Monroe County magistrates wrestled with understanding the design-build concept over the last two weeks while trying to choose a contractor for construction of the Monroe County Family Wellness Center.

On Friday, Barren County joins a handful of other area counties in the Barren River district's ongoing effort to fight the H1N1 flu virus.

ACTION: Magistrates took the following action:approved payment of claims as submitted, adopted a resolution approving the lease for fiscal court ambulance purchase and authorized execution of various documents related to such a lease, acknowledged the receipt of Sheriff's Official Recept for 2009 property tax bills and voted to place a referendum ...

It's a wonderful way to spread love and watch a family grown. And November is celebrated as Adoption Awareness Month.

School districts may not have to take a financial hit from high absenteeism caused by influenza.

If you've been waiting for your vaccine against the H1N1 virus, good news is finally here.

If you've ever wondered how to properly dispose of your expired medications, a few groups got together Monday to make it a little easier.

Some people in the state may be worried about a shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine.

Thursday night Barren River Area Safe Space held a Candlelight Vigil, to honor the memory of the victims of domestic violence, to support their families, and to focus the community on the importance of working together to end the tragic abuse.

LaTango Carter likes to bring Shannon Scott-Turner along with her when promoting the services of the Kentucky Office of Employment Training and let her talk about her success story.

Several community volunteers have gathered to support the Barren River Area Safe Space, a shelter for battered women and children, with a fundraising bazaar.

Last Wednesday, was the first opportunity Kentucky's medical care providers had to request doses of the vaccine.

A busted water line that sucked up dirt and mud along with other chemicals has caused this most recent "boil water advisory". Just how long the ban will stay in effect remains to be seen.