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Amazon announced that eligible operations employees across Kentucky will have their starting pay raised by $1 per hour to nearly $24 starting Oct.

1 (covering more than 19,000 workers). The company also offers grocery discounts and a membership to a credit union with low-cost banking services.

Diesel prices reached a record national high of $6.39 a gallon on Thursday, squeezing local cattle producers as rising fuel costs increased expenses from farm tractors to cattle transport at Bluegrass Stockyards.

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale had a record start with $151M sold in the first two days, including 41 horses at $1M or more & it continues through Sept.

26. Officials say buyers from many states are boosting local business in Kentucky.