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Number of VA loans issued in Kentucky increased by 233.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,636 home loans in Kentucky, totaling $473.2 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Jason Freimuth, 53, of Bellevue, Passes Away

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 12, 2024

Jason Freimuth passed away on Nov. 10. Below is the obituary.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Kentucky during Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Kentucky in the third quarter of 2024.

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Dolores Deininger of Florence, Passes Away at 73

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 11, 2024

Dolores Deininger passed away on Nov. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Della M. Thompson, 75, of Walton, Remembered for Warmth and Kindness

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 11, 2024

Della M. Thompson passed away on Nov. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Timothy Wayne Lusk, Sr., 65, of Dayton, Fondly Remembered for Love of Hockey

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 11, 2024

Timothy W. Lusk passed away on Nov. 9. Below is the obituary.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 135 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 221 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tommy W. Adams, 92, of Independence, Remembered for Faith and Love for Fishing

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 9, 2024

Tommy W. Adams passed away on Nov. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Average VA home loan amount in Kentucky increases from 2022 to 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Kentucky in the fiscal year 2023 was $269,357, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Laura May Smallwood, 74, of Florence, Remembered for Love, Strength, and Kindness

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 8, 2024

Laura May Smallwood passed away on Nov. 6. Below is the obituary.

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Tracy Cannon, 59, of Union, Kentucky, Passes Away

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 7, 2024

Tracy Cannon passed away on Nov. 5. Below is the obituary.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Kentucky increases from Q2 to Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Kentucky in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $299,765, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Kentucky among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Tracy Lynn Gillum, 54, Passes Unexpectedly

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 6, 2024

Tracy Lynn Gillum passed away on Nov. 4. Below is the obituary.

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Earl L. Greer, Dedicated Husband and Father, Passes Away at 86

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 5, 2024

Earl L. Greer passed away on Nov. 3. Below is the obituary.

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Average VA home loan amount in Kentucky increases in Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Kentucky during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $289,217, a 5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kentucky declines from Q2 to Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 1, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $277,580, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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497,455 white students enrolled in Kentucky schools in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 31, 2024

White students comprised 72.4% of the Kentucky student body in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Aisek R. Buekea, 39, of Burlington, Kentucky, Passes Away

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 31, 2024

Aisek R. Buekea passed away on Oct. 29. Below is the obituary.

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JoAnn Stephenson, 88, Passes Away Peacefully

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 31, 2024

JoAnn Stephenson passed away on Oct. 29. Below is the obituary.