UNION CO, KY (WFIE)-

Some Union County High School students may be eligible for a new college scholarship program next year. 

It's called "Braves 2 College."  Henderson Community College president Dr. Kris Williams says the scholarship will help graduates of Union County High School who meet academic, attendance, and behavioral criteria.  

Williams tells us students who qualify can receive up to a thousand dollars per year for four years of college.  

Webster County Fiscal Court is seeking to identify low- to moderate-income residents who have homes in need of significant repairs.

GRADD is working with local officials to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to fund the rehabilitation of up to eight existing houses within Webster County.

“It is the Webster County Fiscal Court’s ongoing goal to better the lives of all our residents,” said Webster County Judge/Executive Jim Townsend. “And this grant offers a tremendous opportunity for program-eligible residents to pursue a decent, safe and affordable housing solution.”

LIVINGSTON CO., KY- Several Union County softball players are in the hospital Friday night following a school bus accident.

The accident was on Highway U.S. 60 in Livingston County, Kentucky, east of Smithland. 28 people on the bus were taken to the hospital, 24 were students.

Students and family members immediately turned to social media and many of the players say they lost their cell phones in the accident and were using Facebook to update the community.

Students were gathering in Morganfield to show their support and pray for their classmates.