Forecastle Fun!

South Central Library Grand Opening!

Local Construction Job Opportunities

Job Training for Manufacturing

California Community Meeting

Join Louisville's African Diaspora Working Together

Please join us for 

Louisville's African Diaspora Working Together

Bridge Kids International invites Louisville’s African, African-American, Caribbean, and all communities of African heritage to a gathering.  Let’s explore how we might all benefit from knowing and supporting each other and working together.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

5:30-7:00pm

Shelby Park Community Center

600 E Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203

(Bridge Kids International's new temporary home)

Join the LMPD for National Night Out!!!

Councilwoman Jessica Green, Councilwoman Mary Woolridge, Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith, Councilwoman Cheri Hamilton, Councilman David James and, along with Major Ryan Bates and the Police Officers of the Second Division welcome you to National Night Out!!!! When: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 6:00 – 8:00 PM            Where: Cash Saver Market,  3044 Wilson Avenue                  LMPD Second Division Officers invite you to come out and learn about Neighborhood Watch, Safe neighborhoods and community resources. Police, Fire and EMS Equipment displays! Free Burgers and Hot Dogs! – Crime Prevention Information Meet your neighbors and your police officers!! Kids can tour our helicopter!!

Bridge Kids Well Living Fest

New Roots Fresh Stop Market

Taste of South Louisville Tickets Now Available!

TASTE OF SOUTH LOUISVILLE TICKETS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 ARE ON SALE NOW!

• EARLY BIRD –  JUNE 30 THROUGH JULY 22  $35
• ADVANCE TICKET – JULY 23 THROUGH AUGUST 18 $40
• EVENT DAY AUGUST 19 – AT DOOR    $45

LOCATION:  CHURCHILL DOWNS MILLIONAIRES ROW, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET AT THE MINISTRIES OFFICE, 415 ½ W. ASHLAND AVENUE, MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.  (EVERY WEDNESDAY 1:00-3:30 P.M. ONLY)

ONLINE TICKETS AT WWW.SLCM.ORG AVAILABLE NOW UNTIL AUGUST 19, CUTOFF 5:00 P.M.

THIS EVENT DRAWS CLOSE TO 1,000 PEOPLE; 25-30 FOOD/RESTAURANT VENDORS PARTICIPATING; LARGE SILENT AUCTION; MANY DRAWINGS!  PROCEEDS BENEFIT SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES.

HOSTED BY CHURCHILL DOWNS, PREMIER LEAD SPONSOR IS LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC.  CHAMPION SPONSORS ARE METRO GOVERNMENT AND SAVE A LOT.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT JOYCE WHALIN, SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, 502/361-7763

Clean Slate Kentucky Expungement Information

Tobacco Settlement Scam Notice

Beshear: Beware of Tobacco Settlement Scam

Online ads, emails claim Kentuckians can receive thousands in monthly income

FRANKFORT, KY. (July 11, 2017) – Today, Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning about a scam that claims Kentuckians can receive tax-free, monthly payments from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).

Beshear said his office has identified misleading online ads and received reports of scam emails claiming Kentuckians can receive monthly payments directly from the multibillion-dollar MSA. The solicitations proclaim Kentuckians, even if they “never used tobacco,” can receive thousands of dollars each month if they pay $5 a month or up to $100 a year to learn how.

Beshear said he does not want Kentuckians to be duped by ads that prey upon the nearly 20 years of positive impact the settlement funds have had in the Commonwealth.

“The ads and emails try to trick Kentuckians into believing something that is simply not true,” Beshear said. “MSA payments are made directly to states and territories, and in Kentucky they are used to boost investments in agriculture and help improve health outcomes.”

Individuals can potentially receive MSA funds through state programs or private lawsuits. Nevertheless, those who respond to the ads ultimately pay for information to learn how to purchase out-of-state bonds.

Beshear said the purchase of a bond is an investment, and Kentuckians should carefully investigate risks and benefits associated with any investment.

The MSA, reached between the four largest tobacco companies in the U.S. and attorneys general from 46 states, provides annual payments to the states ultimately worth more than $208 billion.

The funds help to compensate states for some of the medical costs associated with tobacco-related illnesses.

Since the first payment in 1999, Kentucky has collected over $2 billion, and is on pace to collect nearly $3 billion over the first 25 years of the agreement.

Kentucky’s Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee administers the determinations on grant applications from the agricultural fund, which aids farmers and creates sustainable farm-based businesses. Additional MSA revenues support early childhood education, health programs and cancer research.

Better protecting Kentucky families, especially seniors, from fraud is one of the core missions of Beshear’s office.

Kentuckians interested in staying ahead of scammers can sign up to receive Scam Alerts from Beshear’s office by texting the words KYOAG Scam to GOV311 (468311), or visit ag.ky.gov/scams to sign up with your mobile phone number or email address.

To report scams to the Office of the Attorney General call 888-432-9257 or file a consumer complaint online.

Jazz in Central Park

Volunteers of America Addiction Recovery Program

Back to School & College Fair

Legal Aid Divorce Clinic for Veterans

Heroin Hurts Louisville Public Seminar

Police Reports This Week

First Division

Major Eric Johnson Johnson began his career in 1999 with the Louisville Division of Police (LPD). Prior to merger, he served as a patrol officer and a flex detective in the former Third and Fifth Districts. After merger, Johnson served in the Fourth Division and Metro Narcotics. In August 2005, Johnson was promoted to Sergeant and served in the First Division as a patrol and Division Detective supervisor.  In April 2013, Johnson was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Second Division.  In October 2013, Johnson became the Strategic Planning Lieutenant, where he oversaw the department's strategic plan, the Mayor’s LouieStat program, the department’s response to the President's Report on 21st Century Policing and a series of performance improvement initiatives.   After being promoted to the rank of major, Johnson commanded the Administrative Services Division. Major Johnson is a graduate of Southern High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville (U of L). He has received certifications in LEAN and Six Sigma. He also earned certification as a Balanced Scorecard Professional in advanced strategic planning.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit. In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).   After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division. Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community. Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Crime Report

200 Block of Amy Ave- Burglary 1st

600 Block of Madelon Ct- Aggravated Assault

Southwestern Parkway/Westchester- Robbery

4500 Block of W. Broadway- Auto Theft

1300 Block of S. 41st St- Aggravated Assault

3700 Block of W. Broadway- Aggravated Assault

3700 Block of W. Broadway- Aggravated Assault

3500 Block of Virginia Ave- Burglary 2nd

800 block of S 32nd St.- Burglary 3rd

900 block of S 28th St- Burglary 1st

2500 block of Grand Ave- Auto Theft

3100 block of Garland Ave- Aggravated Assault

1400 block of Hazel Ave- Burglary 3rd

2600 block of Garland Ave- Burglary 2nd

1300 block of Olive St- Aggravated Assault

1600 block of Garland Ave- Aggravated Assault

1200 block of Dixie Hwy- Auto Theft

2200 block of Hale Ave- Aggravated Assault

1500 Beech St- Auto Theft

1700 Russel Lee Drive- Theft from Vehicle

1500 block of Beech St- Burglary 2nd

3500 block of Cane Run Rd.- Robbery

1600 block of S 28th St- Burglary 3rd

1200 block of Brashear Ct- Aggravated Assault

1200 Block of Brashear Drive.- Aggravated Assault

6600 block of Melrose Ave- Burglary 3rd

Fourth Division

Major Joshua Judah

Crime Report

Assault:

3917 S 3rd St – Wed, 7/5 at 2138 – Known suspect struck victim with a car

Burglary

3600 Lentz Ave – Sun, 7/2 btw 0650-0705

3700 Taylor Blvd – Thu, 7/6 btw 1415-1423

3600 Craig Ave – Thu, 7/6 btw 1700-2200

4300 Hazelwood Ave – btw Wed, 7/5 1600 – Thu, 7/6 0930

4500 S. 6th St. – btw Sun, 7/2 2300 – Mon, 7/3 1040

100 E. Southland Blvd – Mon, 7/3 at 1243

4900 S. 2nd St. – btw Mon, 7/3 2300 – Thu, 7/6 0325

4700 S. 6th St. – Thu, 7/6 btw 1000-2030

1200 S 4th St #1 Mon-Wed, 1730-0730

1000 Sylvia St Sun, 7/2 btw 1600-2000

3000 Crittenden Dr. Sun, 7/2 btw 1300-1430

700 Burton Ave Tue, 7/4 at 2040

3300 Taylor Blvd (Ace Hardware) (Mon-Tues, 1630-0800)

Wanton Endangerment

Euclid Ave // Lindbergh Dr. – Mon, 7/3 btw 0532-0540 – Domestic related – named suspect

700 Camp St - Sun 7/2 btw 1600-1620 – the known juvenile suspects shot fireworks in the vicinity of the two victims

1000 S Hancock St - Wed, 7/5 at 0000 – one firearm round entered the victim’s residence

S Shelby St & E St Catherine St - Fri, 7/7 btw 0224-0317 – a DUI vehicle collision involving 4 victims

Robbery

Kenwood Ct // E. Kenwood Way – Tue, 7/4 btw 0600-0611 – Two suspects in a red car exited and took the victims auto and wallet. 

Auto later recovered in rear of 1500 Sale Ave

3400 Taylor Blvd (Wendy’s) Thu, 7/6 at 1530 – the suspects attempted to take the victim’s car by force. 

TBUT Auto

1400 S 3rd St #1 (Mon, 0000-0550) – moped taken

1400 S 4th St #1 (Tue, 0330) – moped taken

1100 S 4th St #510 (Thu, 0800-1300) – known suspect

1100 St Michael St (Sun, 1740) – Known suspect

500 Bergman St (Sun, 1128) – known suspect

800 Lydia St (Mon, 0530-1630) – the vehicle was taken by unknown means

1500 S 4th St (Tue, 0000-0410) - the vehicle was taken by unknown means

600 E Ormsby Ave #2 (Mon-Tue, 2200-0700) – known suspect

900 Phillips Ln (Sun, 1700-1730) – key was used;

RECOVERED at 3905 Fern Valley Rd

1100 Samuel St (Tue, 1600-2100) – a spare key was used to take the vehicle

RECOVERED on Logan St

200 W. Kingston Ave – Mon, 7/3 btw 0220-0225 – Auto left running unattended

Auto later recovered without keys at 6500 Estelle Ave

500 Auburndale Ave – Mon, 7/3 1955-2000 – knowns suspect took moped

TBUT from Auto

2800 Crittenden Dr. Tue, 7/4 btw 0400-1120 – forced entry

S 4th St & Creel Ave Wed-Thu, btw 2130-1345 – forced entry, nothing taken

3300 Peachtree Ave Thu, 7/6 at 1130 – known suspect

2500 S 4th St (The Arch) Thu-Fri, btw 1700-0835 – likely UNLOCKED as there was no forced entry; nothing reported stolen

2500 S 4th St (The Arch) Thu-Fri, btw 1950-0955 – forced entry

300 W Gaulbert Ave Sun, 7/2 btw 0400-0800 – no forced entry, meds taken

200 Bloom St Wed-Thu, btw 2000-0750 – forced entry

4600 Southern Pkwy – Tue, 7/4 btw 0400-0925 – forced entry

4700 S. 3rd St. – btw Thu, 7/6 2330 – Fri, 7/7 0700 – unlocked

4600 S. 6th St. – btw Thu, 7/6 2000 – 7/7 0850 – entry through trunk

4300 Lonsdale Ave – Wed, 7/5 btw 0800-1600 – temporary tag taken 

Job Announcement

Staff Auditor I/II PA17-052

This position will be filled as a Staff Auditor I or Staff Auditor II based on candidate qualifications.

Staff Auditor I
Performs professional internal auditing work.  Conducts performance, operational, financial and compliance audit projects.  Provides internal consulting services to the organization's management and staff.  Provides input into development of the internal audit plan.  Complies with all organizational and professional ethical standards and completes all internal audit work in compliance with the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.  Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.  


Staff Auditor II
Performs complex professional internal auditing work.  Leads or conducts performance, operational, financial and compliance audit projects.  Provides internal consulting services to the organization's management and staff.  Provides key input into development of the internal audit plan.  Provides training and coaching to internal audit staff.  Complies with all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures all internal audit activities carried out or supervised are in compliance with the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.  Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. 

How to Apply:

Apply on our website:   https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvillemsd

Intern- Community Relations

Responsible for performing administrative duties under the supervision of the Business & Community Partnership Administrator. This position will work 20-25 hours/week for approximately 8 months.

This position is open to candidates who are actively pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related field or who have obtained such a degree within the last year. All others will not be considered.

How to Apply:

Apply on our website:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvillemsd

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

Please complete an online application. The Office of Boards and Commissions will contact you when your interests and qualifications match specific vacancies.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

For more information please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

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