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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
London prayer vigil honors tornado victims, spreads message of love
LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Victims of last week's deadly tornado were read out loud at London-Corbin Airport on Friday evening. 'We honor those that survived it, but tonight, we want to honor those that we've lost in honor of their memory and to know they'll never be forgotten,' said London Mayor Randall Weddle. Mass destruction and piles of debris set the scene in the distant background as a disturbing reminder of why people were hand in hand at what's left of the airport. London prayer vigil honors tornado victims, spreads message of love Farmer, clinic offering services to victims affected by Kentucky tornado: How to get help Woman charged with murder after deadly crash in Montgomery County 'I felt as if God has just put it on my heart to come out and pray for all these families that have lost everything and have nothing left but our support, really,' said 17-year-old Madison Weymers, who lives in Corbin but decided to make the trek to London. Though much of the airport is gone now, it's become the epicenter of where donations are pouring in. But on Friday, one week after the tornado ripped through the area, it was prayers that were also being delivered. 'We're not promised an easy life, but we're called to lean on Him. We really just want everybody to come out here and be able to pray together and just give glory to Him and be there for one another,' said London Police Department's Public Affairs Officer Hobie Daugherty. Kristi Wright is a London resident. She was at the vigil and told FOX 56 that although she didn't lose her home, she knows people who did. Due to physical limitations, she can't help move debris, but she can help in other ways. 'When something like this happens and we all come together, we show that there's still good in the world, that people care about each other,' Wright said. 'And we can set, you know, all the differences aside and love on each other.' Kentucky's most misspelled word, according to study Drug overdoses see major decline: How Kentucky measures up UFO sightings in Kentucky: A look back on past 30 years Messages of resiliency, remembrance, hope, and, most importantly, love filled the runway. 'This cross behind me stands for something, and that's love. And in the midst of all this devastation, we've seen that same message of love,' Weddle said. The vigil showcased that although it's a long path to recovery, a little faith goes a long way. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
LPD now accepting Citizen's Police Academy applications
Community members will soon have the chance to get an inside look at day-to-day law enforcement operations, as the annual Citizen's Police Academy hosted by the London Police Department is set to return in July. The 10-week program will kick off at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, with an orientation, as well as a tour of the department and 911 Communications Center. In the following weeks, participants will meet once per week for the educational program. "It's a great way to get involved in our community," said LPD Public Affairs Officer Hobie Daugherty. "This is one of our big things that we do to really give people an idea of what all goes into police work." Over the course of the program, police will cover use of force, traffic stops, DUI procedures, investigations, K9 demonstrations, and more. There will also be interactive scenarios, a driving course, and realistic simulations to place citizens in certain scenarios. Further, participants will become CPR certified and be taught how to stop a bleed. They will additionally have the option to be tased. "A gun is different because that's a deadly force, but anything that's a pain compliance or along those lines, officers should have experienced those before they start deploying it to you," said Acting London Police Chief Bobby Day. "They should know how this feels, and what this will or will not do to you." Day said the department has already received over 100 applications, although they only plan to accept a total of 20 to 30 participants. Participants will be narrowed down based on a background check, as well as their reasoning for wanting to take part in the program. "Whether you're curious about police procedure, wondering why certain actions are or aren't taken, or considering a career in law enforcement, this program offers invaluable insight," said Day. Although the program had ceased a few years, it made its return last year. Day said the goal is to now hold the program multiple times a year. "Our ultimate goal is to foster positive relationships between the London Police Department and the incredible citizens that we serve by building trust and understanding through transparency and participation," Day stated. LPD is now accepting applications for the Citizen's Police Academy. Applicants must pass a background check and be 18 years or older. Apply virtually at The application deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, June 20.
