Kentucky schools grapple with loss of community support grant

By: Mitzi S. Morris

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 1,307

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago


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OWENSBORO — On a September evening, students gathered on the lawn of Burns Elementary School in Daviess County for a family movie night.

“It’s an inflatable screen. … It’s like going to the drive-in,” said Emmy Woosley, executive director of the Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools. “The kids are all out there playing. They’re excited to see their teachers after school and introduce their families.”

The event was not only entertaining for the …

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