MSD has placed the borehead 200 feet below the surface at 11^th and Rowan which begins digging the Ohio Waste Water Tunnel stretching 4 miles east.

MSD employees held a contest to name the borehead and the winning name is Bumble Bee, paying homage to Muhammad Ali who spent his life overcoming obstacles and facing extremely difficult situations.

Stay tuned for MSD Bumble Bee reports!

WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (“Council”) wishes to honor Alberta Odell Jones whose pioneering work as an African American woman in civil rights work and in the practice of law was of great service to Louisville and Kentucky;

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was born in Louisville to Sadie and Odell Jones;

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones graduated from Central High School and attended the Louisville Municipal College for Negroes, which later merged with the University of Louisville during desegregation;

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones graduated third in her class from the University of Louisville and was accepted into the University of Louisville Law School but transferred to Howard University’s School of Law after her first year, there she graduated fourth in her class;

WHEREAS, in 1959, Ms. Jones was one of the first African American women to pass the Kentucky Bar exam and become a member of the Kentucky Bar;

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was the first female prosecutor in Louisville, where she worked for the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office and prosecuted in the Domestic Relations Court;

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was also Cassius Clay’s first attorney, and was responsible for having him train in California under Archie Moore;

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was a civil rights activist who not only participated in the March on Washington and the marches in Louisville, but also rented voting machines and held classes to teach African Americans how to vote for the candidates of their choice, and later established the Independent Voters Association;  

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones also established the James “Bulky” Welch Fund after young Bulky Welch lost his arms trying to retrieve his dog from under a train, and the Fund raffled off a car to pay his medical bills and purchase prosthetic arms;  

WHEREAS, in addition to being a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Ms. Jones was a member of several other organizations including the American Bar Association, the Fall City Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association where she served as Secretary, Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, and the Sigma Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda;

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was murdered in August 1965 and the case remains unsolved to this day; and

WHEREAS, the Council is grateful for Ms. Jones’s service and the change she brought to Louisville, and regrets that she was not here longer knowing that she would have left an even greater mark on the city.

See Something Say Something!!!!

We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.

That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.

We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.

The LIHEAP Program that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills has officially begun.

LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component will operate through Dec. 14, 2018, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first.

Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Applicants must be Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills.

Applicants must also provide the following documentation:

• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income.) Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Office of Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 or by clicking here.
• Proof of Social Security number for each member of the household.
• Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric.

LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below. 

• Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market St., 40212
• South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
• Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
• Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
• Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
• Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258

Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.

Callers who require more information can contact MetroCall 311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.  Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.