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State May Use Temp Agency for Seasonal Park Hires 03/14/2010 7:00 PM Kentucky's parks may turn to a temporary employment agency to speed up the hiring of some seasonal workers this summer. Kentucky State Parks System spokesman Gil Lawson says the plan is on hold while more information is gathered on the concept. Lawson told the Middlesboro Daily News Full Story

Berea Hotel Goes Green 03/14/2010 6:30 PM A famed Kentucky hotel has become the first in the state to be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Berea's Boone Tavern announced last week it had earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification following an $11.3 million renovation last Full Story

Ex-inmate, County End Lawsuit Over Sex Allegation 03/14/2010 6:00 PM A former inmate at the Barren County Correction Center has settled a lawsuit against a former deputy jailer and the county. The Glasgow Daily Times reports that Aurie Jones settled the suit against former deputy jailer Ricardo Huffman, former jailer Leland Cox and Barren County for Full Story

Louisville a No. 9 Seed, Tennessee a No. 6 03/14/2010 5:52 PM Louisville drew a No. 9 seed and will play No. 8 seed California on Friday in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals (20-12) will play in Jacksonville, FL. The winner will likely meet No. 1 regional seed Duke. Tennessee is a No. 6 seed and will meet No. 11 San Full Story

Chinese to be Taught in Grade Schools 03/14/2010 5:30 PM Educators say Western Kentucky University's new Confucius Institute will broaden language offerings at local schools and help students compete in a global economy. The university announced plans last week for the institute. The Daily News in Bowling Green reports that it will extend Full Story