Judge Executive Todd Cooper spoke about the amazing assets of Ballard County and said, "This is an exciting day for our county as we begin a new website that will promote our county to the world." He said we have low cost of living and a great school system along with wonderful people and a beautiful county.

The new season brings a lot of new things for the Ballard Memorial Bomber football team. First year Bomber Coach Mark Brooks has had less than two months to come into a new school district and take over a football team with players he had never met until a few weeks ago. Brooks took over in late June for John Elliott who left unexpectedly for personal reasons.

First Community Bank, KYGRRO and Wickliffe Mounds Partner to Bring More Visitors to Region The First Community Bank of the Heartland (FCB) is partnering with the Kentucky Great River Region Organization, Inc., (KYGRRO) and Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site (Wickliffe Mounds) to assist in improving and increasing tourism and economic development opportunities in the region.