Back To School Bash 2019

Councilman David James Presents, Jazz In Central Park

California Day 2019!

California Community, Clothes, shoes, school supplies, and food give-a-way and fun fest

St James Court Art Show voted the Number 1 Fine Art And Design Show for 2019

African Heritage Festival

PRESS RELEASE: J.D. Shelburne and Hora Certa Close Out Old Louisville LIVE’s 2019 Season

Vision Russell Updates and Events

Vote for Your Favorite!

After two months of community input, Vision Russell is pleased to announce the three finalists for the contest to name the redeveloped Beecher Terrace site. During the first phase of the contest, we received 74 name entries from 56 community members as part of a public nomination process. These were narrowed down to twenty semi-finalists by a Naming Committee made up of individuals from the Russell neighborhood and Beecher Terrace community. After careful deliberation, the Naming Committee chose the following three finalists:

Sacred Heart School of the Arts is offering Scholarships

Sacred Heart Schools seeks to attract a diverse and talented student body. In an effort to make a Sacred Heart Schools education possible for all who wish to attend, financial assistance and academic scholarships are available to qualified students. For more information contact: Andrea Diggs Adiggs@shslou.org Or call the office at 502.897.1816

2NOT1 Fatherhood & Families, Inc. preparing for the California Community Back To School Clothes, shoes, school supplies, back packs, and food Give A Ways and Fun Fest on Saturday, August 10 at 11 am at 1600 West St. Catherine Street. Come Saturday ready to go on a "Free" Shopping Spree! Many thanks to Hanna Andersson, 4YourKids, New Song Christian Fellowship, Rajon Rondo Foundation, Councilman David James, St. George's Scholar Institute, Louisville Metro Parks and RecreationParks, Jefferson County Public Schools, Metro United Way, National Center for Families Learning Say & Play with Words,  Mopar Muscle Car Club, and #2NOT1INTHECOMMUNITY for making Saturday a reality!

Upcoming Sickle Cell Walk

Mobile Market Simmons Aug 23

27th Annual Taste of Frankfort Avenue

Zombie Walk - August 24, 2019

Saturday, August 24, 2019 - Zombie Walk

4 pm - 11:30 pm

• Bardstown Road from Grinstead Drive to Highland Avenue
• 7 pm - 11:30 pm

• Bardstown Road from Eastern Parkway to Grinstead Drive
• Grinstead Drive from Cherokee Parkway to Baxter Avenue

Pets of the Week

Dog of the Week:

George has won over staff at the LMAS Shelter with his friendly, happy-go-lucky personality. The 5-year-old Standard Schnauzer mix is a bit overweight at 64lbs., but he’s healthy and would benefit from daily walks. George is free to adopt thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He’s already neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you’re interested in adopting George, visit  Animal House Adoption Center ( 3516 Newburg Rd.), Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Questions? Email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS.

Cat of the Week:

Jessica is a very friendly 2-year-old cat that’s needs a forever home. This pretty kitty is free to adopt with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Jessica is already spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and she weighs about 10lbs. Meet Jessica at Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Rd., Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Looking to adopt a Kitten? Right now, adopt 2 kittens when you make a $100 donation to the Pay It Forward Program. For more info, call 502-473-PETS.

Police Reports This Week

Crime Mapping

First Division

Major Andy McClinton Andrew McClinton began his career in law enforcement on January 22, 2001 with the former Louisville Division of Police (LPD). As a patrol officer, he served in the former Sixth District (LPD) and First Division. As a detective, he served in the First Division Flex Platoon and in the Criminal Intelligence Unit. He was also a member of the Dignitary Protection Team for three (3) years. After being promoted to Sergeant in 2008, he served in the First Division, Robbery Unit, Professional Standards Unit and the Public Integrity Unit. In 2016, he was promoted to Lieutenant and worked in the Third Division and Administrative Services.  In 2017, McClinton was promoted to Major and commanded the Administrative Services Division. Major McClinton holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from Hanover College. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision at Eastern Kentucky University and the 136th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville. Major McClinton is married with two (2) children.

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.

Fourth Division

Major Joshua Judah Major Judah has been a police officer for 16 years, joining the former Louisville Division of Police in 2001. He served as a patrol officer all across Louisville, in neighborhoods ranging from Crescent Hill, Clifton, The Highlands, Downtown, Phoenix Hill, Old Louisville, Russell, Shawnee and Portland. He served as a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit for three years, investigating physical, sexual, and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro. He was promoted to sergeant in 2009, where he served in the 3rd Division in southwest Louisville. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2011 and served in the Chief’s Office and the 4th Division. Major Judah was most recently the commander of LMPD’s Technical Services Unit, which encompasses all of LMPD’s technical projects. Examples of these projects include body cameras, in-car cameras, investigative software applications, in-car computers, and gunshot detection systems. Major Judah was also responsible for the Real Time Crime Center, which monitors LMPD’s nearly 200 surveillance cameras, as well as the Crime Information Center, which analyzes crime trends and provides strategic intelligence for the LMPD and its law-enforcement partners in the region. Major Judah holds a BA in History from Centre College and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. He was the recipient of LMPD’s Commanding Officer of the Year award in 2015. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision class 39 at Eastern Kentucky University, the 127th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville, and the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Major Judah lives in Louisville with his wife Katie and their daughters, Miriam and Leah.

Job Announcement

Engineering Administrative Coordinator

Assists walk-in customers with issues related to new development.  Answers questions related to sanitary sewer connections, sanitary fees and charges, drainage patterns, erosion prevention and sediment controls, floodplain risk and MSD minimum requirements.  Determines if sanitary sewers are available and what fees will apply to new construction.  Communicates on a technical level with engineers, architects and customers.  Assists other departments and personnel as needed.

Utility Trainee- Sanitary

Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer and drainage maintenance.  Must comply with Federal, State, Local and MSD requirements and regulations.

For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

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.

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.

To learn more about applications, 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

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroPolice/Patrol+Divisions/ to sign up to receive the LMPD’s new crime alert update for your neighborhood. Simply select your LMPD division number, and click "Subscribe to Crime Alerts by Beat" to begin receiving the update.

Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/  and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

Visit https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight to report a street light outage in your neighborhood. When reporting a street light outage, be sure to have the pole number, which can be found on a metal plate on the pole. 

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