Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner, known for his staunch support for the coal industry and other causes in his Appalachian district, has died after being injured at home last month when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower.

With his death coming so close to the election, Turner’s name will appear on the general election ballot, the secretary of state’s office said.

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner died Tuesday from injuries he suffered after being thrown into an empty swimming pool while riding his lawnmower just more than a month ago. Turner, 76, formerly served in the U.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Auburn Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAAF game to be played on October 26, 2024 on ESPN.

With a week removed from the collapse last weekend in Missouri, Auburn football looks to get its first conference win on the road against Kentucky. Auburn leads the all-time series against Kentucky 27-6-1 and is 13-4 and in all games played in Lexington Ky.

The Kentucky Wildcats (3-4) meet a fellow SEC opponent when they host the Auburn Tigers (2-5) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Kroger Field. The matchup will air on SEC Network, at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Herald-Leader UK football reporter Jon Hale provides his final thoughts and a prediction for UK’s game versus Auburn.