Eastern Kentucky University News

A pet bird that's gone viral by dancing to popular music has hit a sour note with some of the family who raises it.

Morehead State University's Adron Doran University Center will be the site for "What's Working? What's Not?: A Dialogue on Assessing Promising Practices" from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14.

An Eastern Kentucky University student was crowned Miss Boyle County Fair Sunday night and will advance to the state-level competition in Louisville later this year.

Student Regent Rick Robinson represented Jimmy Carter and Rob Dollar, the editor of the student newspaper, represented Ted Kennedy.

Harry lived an extraordinary life and was a positive influence to all. Best known for his genuine love of people and sense of humor, he hugged everyone he met and put a smile on their face.

Robert Michael Brock died Thursday May 24, 2012 at his home in Lexington, KY. A memorial service will be held Wednesday May 30, 2012 at Anderson- Laws & Jones Funeral Home, Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until the time of the memorial service.

Harry lived an extraordinary life and was a positive influence to all. Best known for his genuine love of people and sense of humor, he hugged everyone he met and put a smile on their face.

In January, Sally Wilfert was on stage in New York's Lincoln Center singing Why Do High School Teachers Make Me Cry? in a show of works by Broadway composer and lyricist William Finn.

Seventy high school sophomores-to-be from around the Commonwealth, including one from Logan County High School participated in the annual Gear UP Summer Academy June 13-July 2 at Eastern Kentucky University.

When: 8 p.m. May 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 and June 1 and 2; 2:30 p.m. May 20, 27 and June 3. Tickets: $17 adults, $10 students; available at Downtown Arts Center box office, 141 E. Main St.; call 225-0370 or go to Lexarts.tix.com. "I'm 42," she says, then she leans into a reporter's microphone and adds, "I'm not embarrassed to admit that.

Beshear is set to speak at a memorial ceremony Tuesday at 11 a.m. EDT at the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.

Gen. David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Army Forces Command commanding general, looks appreciatively at the 10 ROTC cadets he will shortly be swearing in as Army second lieutenants, May 4, 2012, at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky.

'Louisville Murder and Mayhem: Historic Crimes of Derby City' By Keven McQueen. The History Press.

Friedrich, 24, was the Rockies' first-round pick in the 2008 draft. He was the first player from Eastern Kentucky University ever to be selected in the first round.

Mariemont pitcher Eric Nerl, shown sliding home in a 8-0 victory over Taylor April 30, recorded his 200th strikeout for Mariemont against Indian Hill April 20.

Two years ago, Gil Rosenberg wrote an opinion piece for the Herald-Leader, sharing words that helped fuel his drive for helping others.

* Larry Baker , Missions Growth Team leader. * Joe Ball , director of the Youth Ministry Department.

Kevin Castille, a Louisiana native, now lives and trains in Lexington. He ran the 1,500 in the Eastern Kentucky University Open on April 20.

On a recent, rainy Wednesday evening, a small group of people has gathered - physically or via the Internet - at the offices of the Humane Society of the United States .

Operation UNITE and other organizations teamed up with actors Kathleen Chalfant, Adam Driver, Peter Frances James and Jesse Eisenberg to help raise awareness about addiction in eastern Kentucky.