Administrative Professionals’ Day
Today, Administrative Professionals’ Day is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays. In 2000, Secretary’s Day was changed to Administrative Professionals Day and to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.
Currently there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in [...]
Use Caution When Flooding is Possible
Heavy rain is forecast throughout middle Tennessee and parts of Kentucky this week. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from Tuesday night until Wednesday night for Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area. Heavier rain and potential flooding are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with total rainfall expected to range from five [...]
New Toyota Recall
Toyota is recalling certain 2008 Highlanders (and Hybrids) and 2007-2008 Rav4 vehicles due to problems with the curtain shield airbag systems. While Toyota intends to mail notices to owners, you can contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 for more information or visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at SaferCar.Gov.
Texting while Driving
Distracted driving is becoming more of a problem now than ever. Check out Hughes & Coleman’s newest YouTube video about distracted driving here.
KY Legal Aid is offering the Barren River State Health Insurance Program
The focus of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is to educate Medicare beneficiaries and anyone over the age of 60 so they can make informed decisions about benefits issues based on their circumstances and needs.
To learn more visit KLAid.org or read their newsletter here.
Fatalities Increase From Weekend Storms
Recent storms in our area and surrounding states has escalated the death toll to 45, and the number may continue to rise as rescue efforts continue. Some forecasters expect another around of severe weather to hit the central Plains and the Mississippi and Ohio valleys tomorrow.
“Beginning late today and tonight, a small area from eastern [...]
Stephen Jones’ Day at Culver’s
Greenwood High School recently lost a former student, Stephen Jones. Stephen was the son of one of former teachers, Mrs. Rachael Jones. Stephen is survived by his brother, Eli and his sister, Brittany. Eli is still a student at Greenwood High School. Ms. Jones is a single mom and due to the circumstances of Stephen’s death, life [...]
Small Business Person of the Year
Congratulations to my friend Regina Webb who was named the 2011 Small Business Person of the Year for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
The award recognizes leaders of companies that have 100 or fewer full-time employees. Webb is the president and founder of Regina Webb Salon & Spa and the Regina Webb Academy, LLC. [...]
Register to Vote
Kentuckians who want to vote in the May 17 primary election only have a few more days to register to vote.
The deadline to register for the May primary is Monday. County clerks’ offices throughout Kentucky will accept voter registration cards until the close of business that day. All mail-in voter registration applications must be postmarked [...]
Hats, Horses & The Derby
During April 21-23, 2011, the Kentucky Derby is playing a part to benefit Rainhill Equine Facility located in Bowling Green, KY. Hats, Horses and The Derby will be held for three days, at Barbara Stewart Interiors. Thursday hours will extend until 7 p.m. with live music, sipping and tasting some of Kentucky’s finest foods and [...]