Gladiator Pest Control Hosts Fall Festival to Support Salt and Light Academy’s Expansion

Hallway inside Salt and Light Academy where new classrooms will be built to accommodate the school’s recent growth.

A classroom at Salt and Light Academy, where students receive tuition-free, faith-based education supported by the community.

One of the new classrooms being prepared at Salt and Light Academy to support the school’s expansion into seventh and eighth grades.

Community festival raises funds for new classrooms and teacher salaries at Salt and Light Academy, with 50% donation match.

At Gladiator Pest Control, we believe serving the community means more than pest control—it’s about helping families and children grow in faith, education, and opportunity.”

— William Mcalister- CEO

SMITHFIELD KY, CA, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gladiator Pest Control is proud to announce the upcoming Fall Fundraising Festival in support of Salt and Light Academy, a tuition-free, private Christian-based school that continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the community.

This year marks a significant milestone for Salt and Light Academy, as the school expanded its curriculum to include both seventh and eighth grades. With this growth comes the exciting challenge of completing new classrooms and providing salaries for dedicated teachers who

Benton Buyers Want Move-In Ready Homes, But Fewer Sellers Are Listing

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In Benton’s tight housing market, buyers are seeking move-in ready homes while fewer sellers are willing to list.

BENTON, KY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A growing shift in buyer preferences is shaping the housing market in Benton and across much of the region. Instead of looking for fixer-uppers or properties that need extensive renovations, many buyers are seeking homes that are move-in ready. At the same time, fewer homeowners are choosing to list their properties, creating unique conditions for buyers and sellers alike.

Higher borrowing costs and unpredictable

Optimum Wound Care unveils an enhanced outpatient surgical wound treatment program in the Louisville market

Expert care, advanced technology, and personalized healing - Optimum Wound Care leads the way in outpatient wound treatment.

Optimum Wound Care’s physician-led approach ensures every treatment plan is guided by clinical expertise, delivering precise and personalized healing solutions.

Expert-driven wound care at Optimum Wound Care, where personalized treatment meets faster recovery.

The physician-driven initiative combines tailored consultations, skin grafts, and evidence-based debridement to accelerate healing and reduce hospital visits.

Our goal is to reduce hospital dependency and guide patients toward recovery with speed and safety.”

— Mosayeb (Moe) Karimi, FNP

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Louisville Wound Recovery Reinvented
Optimum Wound Care’s surgical wound treatment program in Louisville addresses community needs with precision. Each treatment plan is crafted around patient

Retired LAPD Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger Releases On Thin Ice: An LAPD Veteran’s Journey to Reimagine Policing

The time to Reimagine Policing™ is now. But it will take courage, accountability, and honest conversations that law enforcement has too often avoided”

— Jeff Wenninger

SHELBYVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jeff Wenninger, Retired LAPD Lieutenant, Internationally Recognized Law Enforcement Expert, Author, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC. announces the release of his new book, On Thin Ice: An LAPD Veteran’s Journey to Reimagine Policing. Available nationwide through major retailers and online, the book confronts the most urgent challenges facing American policing and calls for accountable leadership, stronger community trust, and practical solutions that improve safety.

“The time to Reimagine Policing™ is now. But it

Susan Kommor Featured in Best-Selling Book EmpowerHER

Susan Kommor

Certified Divorce Coach® Guides Women to Thrive as Head of Household and CEO of Their Lives

., KY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Queenie Effect Publishing proudly features Susan Kommor in the international best-selling anthology EmpowerHER, now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3pgcK3y. EmpowerHER reached #1 best seller in 13 categories. This collection brings together the stories of women who have turned challenges into stepping stones for empowerment, resilience, and new beginnings.

Susan’s chapter is a heartfelt contribution to

eLeaP Announces Seamless Integration with Deel for Streamlined Performance Management

New Integration Enables Automatic User Synchronization Between Global HR Platform and Performance Management Platform

This integration represents our commitment to providing seamless experiences for organizations managing distributed teams.”

— Don Weobong, CEO.

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- eLeaP, a leading Performance Management Platform (PMP) provider, today announced the launch of its direct integration with Deel, the global HR platform for remote teams. This integration enables organizations to efficiently synchronize employee data between their Deel HR system and eLeaP's comprehensive Performance Management Platform, reducing manual data entry and ensuring consistent user management across both systems while unlocking powerful performance management capabilities for distributed teams.

The integration represents a significant advancement for organizations managing global

Lexington Medical Assistant School Announces Fall Opening for New Healthcare Training Program

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Lexington Medical Assistant School is excited to announce the expansion of its program, opening October 2025.

LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lexington Medical Assistant School is excited to announce the expansion of its program, opening October 2025. This accelerated medical assistant program offers students in Lexington, Kentucky, a direct path into the healthcare field, combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training. The school will be located at 2355 Huguenard Dr, #201 Lexington, KY.

“Our goal is to provide students with an

Bowling Green Medical Assistant School to Open Fall 2025

Bowling Green Medical Assistant School

Men's Health of Bowling Green

Bowling Green Medical Assistant School is excited to announce the expansion of its program, opening October 2025.

BOWLING GREEN, KY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bowling Green Medical Assistant School is excited to announce the expansion of its program, opening October 2025. This accelerated medical assistant program offers students in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a direct path into the healthcare field, combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training. The school will be located at 7908 Broadway Ave Bowling Green, KY.

“Our goal is to provide students with an affordable and practical way to enter healthcare

Former UK Dance Team Members on 2025-26 NFL/NBA Cheer Rosters

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A total of 10 former members of the University of Kentucky Dance Team will be representing professional sports teams during the 2025-26 season.

Kleine Powell begins her fifth season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Powell was at UK from 2017-21.

DaVanna Lockett is in her third season with

Kentucky State Rallies Past Central State 34-24 in Detroit Football Classic

DETROIT – Kentucky State used explosive second-half plays to pull away from rival Central State, earning a 34-24 victory in the Detroit Football Classic on Saturday at Ford Field.

Quarterbacks Denim Johnson and Torrence Bardell combined for 302 passing yards and three touchdowns, helping the Thorobreds (1-0, 1-0 SIAC) overcome a 16-10 halftime deficit.

Bardell delivered two game-changing strikes, a 77-yard touchdown to Darius Cyprian late in

Kentucky State University Unveils Thoro10 Essential Skills Video

Kentucky State University unveils new video highlighting Thoro10, also known as the 10 Essential Skills, as part of the Kentucky Graduate Profile Academy. This dynamic new video is the first of its kind at the state standard level and underscores the University’s commitment to equipping students with the critical competencies needed to succeed in their careers, communities, and personal lives. 

Watch it here.

The Kentucky Graduate Profile Academy was launched in 2021 by the Kentucky Council on

Kentucky State University Empowers Eastern Kentucky Youth Through Innovative Ecological Restoration Summer Camp

Martin County high schoolers explore career opportunities in environmental restoration using cutting-edge GIS and drone technology

Kentucky State University hosted a groundbreaking Ecological Restoration Summer Camp on reclaimed surface coal mines in Martin County, introducing local high school students to exciting career possibilities in environmental restoration and natural sciences.

Martin County, located in the heart of Eastern Kentucky's coal country, has been transitioning from its mining heritage toward sustainable land use practices.

Led by Kentucky State Cooperative Extension staff Richard Shmikler and Lauren Traitz,

Kentucky State University President Akakpo Highlighted in Roadtrip Nation Documentary

A new documentary series by Roadtrip Nation titled, “Thriving: Men in Higher Education,” featuring Kentucky State University President, Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, has officially launched online.

The new documentary series follows the journeys of Destin, Enoch, and Tobias – three men pursuing their dreams in higher ed. They set out on the road to speak with male leaders across a variety of fields, to learn how they navigated their own higher education journeys. Along the way, the roadtrippers see what’s possible when men are given the tools and resources to help them succeed in postsecondary education and beyond, and learn how to step into fulfilling and impactful careers they love.

The series can be found here.

Be sure to check out Dr. Akakpo’s Leader Profile Page

Kentucky State Graduate Student Earns 2025 KentuckyView Fellowship

Award recognizes excellence in geospatial research and environmental science

Kentucky State University graduate student Santosh Rajbanshi has been named the 2025 recipient of the KentuckyView Graduate Fellowship Award, a statewide honor that recognizes outstanding promise in geospatial scholarship and service.

Rajbanshi is pursuing his M.S. in Environmental Studies, which he began in Spring 2024 under the mentorship of Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin, chair of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

His graduate thesis examines how plants such as switchgrass, tall fescue, hairy vetch, and

EKU Sweeps IU Indy In Cincy

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Eastern Kentucky University beat Indiana University-Indianapolis 3-0 on Friday at the Xavier Tournament in Cincinnati.
 
EKU (3-1) won by scores of 25-20, 25-14 and 25-12.
 
The Colonels got off to a slow start, falling behind 4-1 and 8-4 early in the first set.  After a timeout, EKU scored six unanswered to turn it into a 10-8 lead.  Emilee Hill got it started with a kill and tied it 8-8 with another kill.  Freshman Addison Burke served up an ace to

Caza Innovations Relocates Headquarters to Bowling Green, Launches Strategic R&D Partnership with WKU

High-growth tech firm Caza Innovations moves HQ to Bowling Green, partnering with WKU to expand research and innovation economy

The continued growth of our technology industry through expansion and relocation projects is creating high-wage job opportunities for Kentuckians across the state”

— Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

BOWLING GREEN, KY, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caza Innovations, a high-growth research and technology firm specializing in commercial applications of advanced materials, biotechnology, and data systems, announced today it will relocate its corporate headquarters to Bowling Green, Kentucky. The company is also launching a multi-faceted research and development partnership with Western Kentucky University, aligning with the university’s pursuit of R2 designation and the region’s broader innovation economy strategy.

Caza’s relocation represents a major win for South Central Kentucky’s tech-based economic

Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Kentucky Serves Clients in Booming $107 Billion US Home Care Market

FLORENCE, KY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Homewatch CareGivers is honored to be a part of the growing home care industry, which is projected to reach $107 billion in the coming years. With a commitment to providing compassionate and personalized care, the team has been dedicated to supporting individuals in Boone, Kenton, and surrounding counties.

The need for in-home care services has been

LiaFi CEO Shares Cashflow Strategies with Kentucky CPA Association at Annual Appreciation Day

Bruce Hrovat provides simple, high-impact habits that strengthen small business financial health

Cashflow is not just an accounting metric, it is the lifeblood of every business”

— Bruce Hrovat

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bruce Hrovat, CEO and President of LiaFi, presented earlier this month at the Kentucky CPA Association’s (KYCPA) annual CPA Appreciation Day, hosted in partnership with Up10 Solutions. Hrovat’s session focused on practical, real-world strategies for mastering cashflow, an issue he emphasized as the single biggest driver of small business survival and growth.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in banking and financial services, including

Hensley Elam Completes Transition of Security Operations Center Services to SentinelOne’s Vigilance Team

Russ Hensley CEO

Hensley Elam moves from ConnectWise SOC directly to SentinelOne vigilance team.

We have completed the transition to SentinelOne’s SOC, making the process more direct”

— Russ Hensley CEO

LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hensley Elam, a leading managed IT and cybersecurity services provider now in its 28th year serving clients across the Southeastern United States, announced today it has completed the transition of its Security Operations Center (SOC) services from ConnectWise to SentinelOne’s Vigilance team. This move reflects the company’s commitment to delivering the most advanced, AI-driven protection available in the industry. Hensley Elam recognized the value of AI five years ago with its introduction of SentinelOne into its cybersecurity stack as standard for its clients.

Hensley Elam Upgrades to NinjaOne RMM Harnessing AI to Deliver Smarter IT Services

This upgrade reflects our investment in bringing innovative, best-in-class IT tools to our clients.”

— Russ Hensley

LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hensley Elam, a trusted leader in IT services and cybersecurity, today announced the adoption of NinjaOne Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) as its next-generation platform for client system management. The upgrade underscores Hensley Elam’s commitment to providing industry-leading solutions that enhance service quality, reliability, and security.

Now in its 28th year since founding, Hensley Elam continues to expand its reputation as a