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It's HOMECOMING tonight at Bullitt East. Festivities occur around 7 p.m. The game against Central will kick off at 7:30 ...
09/19/2025

It's HOMECOMING tonight at Bullitt East. Festivities occur around 7 p.m. The game against Central will kick off at 7:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, leave a little early as parking is spread out over several locations on the campus.

Bullitt Central will travel to Holy Cross tonight and North Bullitt has a bye week.

Look for stories of both games on www.pioneernews.net and go to our website Saturday and click on the Kentucky Football Extra for coverage of football games throughout the state.

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News Realignment plan would close Nichols THOMAS J. BARR The Pioneer News Sep 10, 2025 SHEPHERDSVILLE – Since the early 1970s, Nichols Elementary School has been the focal point of the community.

As noted at www.pioneernews.net, the Bullitt County Public School Board has moved its Monday, Sept. 22, meeting. The mee...
09/19/2025

As noted at www.pioneernews.net, the Bullitt County Public School Board has moved its Monday, Sept. 22, meeting. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. at Roby Elementary. The realignment plan will be voted upon. Changes were made in the feeder pattern for those living in the Nichols community. However, the plan still calls for the closure of the school. All but seven of the district's schools will be affected by the proposal. To speak you MUST sign up by 5 p.m.

Look on our website for the original story, a perspective from the Nichols parents and an update on the relocation of the meeting.

Read the results after the meeting on www.pioneernews.net as well as our Thursday, Sept. 25, edition of The Pioneer News.

News Realignment plan would close Nichols THOMAS J. BARR The Pioneer News Sep 10, 2025 SHEPHERDSVILLE – Since the early 1970s, Nichols Elementary School has been the focal point of the community.

09/09/2025

BREAKING NEWS... On Monday, Sept. 22, the Bullitt County Public School Board will vote on a realignment plans that will affect many schools. Also, it will recommend the closing of Nichols Elementary.

See pioneernews.net NOW for the detailed story on what the school district will vote upon. The story will also be in our print edition on Thursday.

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This is the first week of high school football in Kentucky. And two of the three local teams will be on the road.Bullitt...
08/18/2025

This is the first week of high school football in Kentucky. And two of the three local teams will be on the road.
Bullitt Central will be at home to host East Jessamine County on Friday night.
North Bullitt will be on the road to Lincoln County to play Garrard County in the Death Valley Bowl. If you want to see Derek Cruise's debut, leave early. The kickoff is at 6 p.m. Eastern.
And on Saturday, the Bullitt East Chargers don't shy away from competition. They will travel to Bowling Green to play perennial state powerhouse Boyle County at 4 p.m. Central.
Remember... Paxton Media Group and The Pioneer News offer up an exciting recap of games throughout Kentucky. Subscribers check out www.pioneernews.net on Saturday and click on the Kentucky Football icon at the top. Games from all over the state, including the local schools (depending on start times and locations). All you need to do is go to the website and order a subscription or call 502-543-2288 ext 1.

Youth football fans remember that The Pioneer News is your place to get results each week. You can subscribe a month at a time by going to our website. We don't keep copies so those who have waited in the past to collect the whole season at the end... we might not have what you want.

Features LJ Ministerial Association provides backpacks, family fun STEPHEN THOMAS The Pioneer NewsUpdated 3 hrs ago LEBANON JUNCTION — Kids trying to get back on track to go back to school could always use a new backpack.

08/18/2025

Any Bullitt County winners at the Kentucky State Fair? Be sure to email us a photo and some information on who won what at this year's state fair....

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Enjoy the state fair but don't eat too much food.

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08/11/2025

Remember to send those First Day of School photos to The Pioneer News.
Send them with some information, such as name, grade and school, to [email protected]

Be safe on the roads tomorrow morning... Patience is a virtue.

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08/08/2025

The first day of school for Bullitt County Public Schools will be on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Be sure to send us those First Day photos. Send them to [email protected]

Private schools are also invited to send us those first day photos.

Be safe...traffic will be heavier than normal as students return to class.

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08/07/2025

Check out today's Pioneer News... a Back to School story for BCPS published today. Also, the Bullitt County youth football league will begin play Saturday on fields that they can call their own. There is a whole lot more.

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Check out www.pioneernews.net this afternoon for the latest on a proposal for Zoneton Fire Department to begin the proce...
08/07/2025

Check out www.pioneernews.net this afternoon for the latest on a proposal for Zoneton Fire Department to begin the process of operating its own EMS. See it online this afternoon and in print on Aug. 14.

Features LJ Ministerial Association provides backpacks, family fun STEPHEN THOMAS The Pioneer NewsUpdated 3 hrs ago LEBANON JUNCTION — Kids trying to get back on track to go back to school could always use a new backpack.

06/04/2025

Looks of things happening this week in Bullitt County...

The annual Hillview City Fair runs this Thursday through Saturday. A new location will be on Hillview Boulevard in front of the Jim Eadens Resource Center. Rides, vendors, food and music. Christian music on Thursday, the Crashers on Friday and Thunderstruck on Saturday.

The Lebanon Junction Street Dance happens on Friday night at 6 p.m. with music, dancing and food downtown by the caboose.

St. Francis Xavier in Mount Washington hosts its SummerFest on Saturday. Food, booths and the super Raffle winner drawn at 10 p.m. The church is on Highway 44 East at Stringer Lane. Things begin at 4 p.m.

Take your youngsters fishing from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. next to Bernheim Forest and across from Jim Beam Distillery on Highway 245. All youth fish for free.

And Farmers Markets are open in Mount Washington and Shepherdsville this Saturday morning.

Enjoy your time in Bullitt County.

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06/04/2025

There will be graduation editions from May 29 on the newsstands for just a few more hours. The Pioneer News will be on newsstands until 5 p.m. on Wednesday. After that time, copies of the graduation section will be available by calling 502-477-5055.

Also, remember that any corrections or omissions must be emailed to [email protected] by Friday, June 6, for the June 12 issue.

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Congratulations to the Bullitt East Lady Chargers. They defeated Mercy Academy just a few minutes ago and will advance a...
05/29/2025

Congratulations to the Bullitt East Lady Chargers. They defeated Mercy Academy just a few minutes ago and will advance as the Sixth Region champs to the Clark's Pump-n-Shop Softball State Tournament.

Check out the details on www.pioneernews.net next tomorrow. See the print edition on June 5.

To subscribe to The Pioneer News, get the print and digital edition for just $2.50 a month by calling 502-543-2288 ext. 1. Or get just the digital edition for $2 a month by calling the same number.

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Sports North sweeps All-Bullitt County track titles 15 hrs ago While their county rivals might have the top threats for success at the upcoming regional and state competitions, it was North Bullitt with su…

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