A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00AM FOR CALDWELL, LYON, MARSHALL, CALLOWAY, AND LIVINGSTON COUNTY...............................................................................................................From the News Edge: Authorities are now saying at least 51 people are dead, including at least 20 children from an elementary school, and devastation is reported throughout the city of Moore, Oklahoma, which was struck by a "monstrous" tornado Monday afternoon..........................................................................................................................WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PEOPLE OF MOORE, OKLAHOMA: RED CROSS - Text Red Cross to 90999 to send a $10 donation..........SALVATION ARMY - Donate by phone at 800-725-2769..........FEED THE CHILDREN - Donate by phone at 800-627-4556............................................................................................................................................From the Weather Edge: Staff Meteorologist David Bryant says the Storm Prediction center has placed the region under a slight risk of severe weather Tuesday and Tuesday night. Severe storms will be possible during that time period. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats. However, a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.

Posted: Friday, 01 February 2013 12:50PM

Senator McConnell Endorses Industrial Hemp Bill

Alan Watts Reporting

United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is supporting the effort by Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer and fellow Senator Rand Paul to allow Kentucky farmers to grow industrial hemp.
Senator McConnell says in a news release that after long discussions with Senator Paul and Commissioner Comer he is convinced allowing the production of industrial hemp will be a positive development for Kentucky's farm families and the economy. McConnell adds he was assured by Commissioner Comer that his office is committed to pursuing industrial hemp production in a way that does not compromise Kentucky law enforcement's marijuana eradication efforts or in any way to promote illegal drug use.
Kentucky Senate Bill 50, that was introduced by Senator Paul Hornback, is continuing to gain support after being endorsed by Congressmen John Yarmuth and Thomas Massie, along with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

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