The Kentucky State Police recently promoted 56 officers throughout the state at a special ceremony held at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort.

KSP Sergeant Brenton Ford was promoted to lieutenant and remained assigned to Post 2 Madisonville.  During his career, Lt. Ford has been assigned to Post 8 Morehead, Post 16 Henderson, Post 3 Bowling Green, and Post 2 Madisonville.  He is a 1986 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and a 1997 graduate of Brescia College.  A resident and native of Owensboro, Ford is a 13-year KSP veteran.

Trooper Dean Patterson was promoted to sergeant and transferred from Post 1 Mayfield to Post 2 Madisonville.  During his career, Sgt. Patterson has held several positions at Post 1 including trooper, detective, and most recently, public affairs officer. 

Alcoa Warrick Operations announced today that three Tri-State students have been named winners of Alcoa Foundation scholarships, providing merit-based assistance during their upcoming college careers.

Each student has been awarded a renewable scholarship, payable in four separate annual installments of $1,500 each year.  Heath Abney of Daviess County High is among the winners.

The award is part of Alcoa Foundation’s Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement by graduating high school seniors whose parents are employed by Alcoa. The students received the scholarships based on academic achievement and potential, leadership ability, volunteerism and community service, and character. They were selected by a national panel of university professionals.

 From Daviess Co. Public Schools:

The Kentucky School Nutrition Association presents “The Heart of the Program Award” each year to a staff member who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the school nutrition program and dedication to the students they serve.