Columbus is one of 3600 small facilities that face closure.

(Columbus,KY– May 10, 2012) - The news that the U. S. Postal Service will not be closing over 3600 post offices across the nation brought a sigh of relief to rural residents.

Post offices in Columbus, Lovelaceville, Lynnville and Tiline in far western Kentucky were on the chopping block. For now, the small post offices are spared as a result of public pressure on their members of Congress which in turn put pressure on postal officials...

...The US Postal Service’s woes stem from a misapprehension that the Postal Service (emphasis added) should be a money making proposition. The idea to convert the USPS into some quasi-governmental agency is lost in the mists of Congressional history. Somewhere along the way, Congress decided that mail should not be a right of Americans, but a business that must make a profit to remain in existence.

Old Ben Franklin, leader, lover, entrepreneur businessman, and father of the postal service should have done a double back flip and arose from the dead zombie like to choke the life out of this very bad idea...

Sammy Barclay, Larry Farlee, W. Scott Noble and Duane Grimmitt

(Clinton, KY – May 8, 2012) – Working to find sponsors for Falcon Academy, Hickman County Schools administrators reached out to another source of funding – the largest employer in the county, Ingram Barge.

...The meeting was concluded with a check from Ingram for $2500. It is the beginning of what the school and the business hope to be a beautiful friendship...

How do remarks like the swipe at President Obama further Kentucky?

Rand Paul took a swipe at Obama's recent support of gay marriage on Friday, saying he "didn't think his views on marriage could get any gayer."

Simple sets, modern costumes and lively acting brought Romeo and Juliet back to life Tuesday before a young audience.

(Clinton, KY - May 8, 2012)  - Hundreds of students sat in rapt attention as the Shakespeare Company of Kentucky brought William Shakespeare’s tragedy of feuding families and young love to life before their eyes. They laughed at the jokes, sighed or giggled nervously at the love scenes and mourned with Juliet when she woke to find her love had killed himself beside her. 

Bluff Road and the proposed hog operation are near the Park.

(Columbus, KY, May 2, 2012) – The story on Monday looked dire. Michael Russell had already received a construction permit from the Kentucky Division of Water to construct a 4800 pig capacity animal waste disposal system on Bluff Road near Columbus.

Art DeWeese is retiring with multiple awards and recognitions for his excellent choirs.

Paducah Tilghman High School presents the Paducah Tilghman Choral Department Spring Concert with special recognition of retiring choral director, Arthur DeWeese.

The concert will be Sunday, May 20th at 3:00 pm at the Carson Center.

Rufus hangs his jowls over the lid of the garbage can and stares at me. With my second cup of coffee of the morning being maneuvered to within close range of my mouth, I stare back at him.

He knows that I am damn well mad at him. He got to the garbage can before I did. Now, he sits on top of the bright green can as if he rules the world. It would seem as if the world was indeed at Rufus’s feet.

Envy.

Graves County High freshman Nick Wyatt going to CyberCave at MSU

CYBERCAVE ACADEMY – Graves County High School freshman Nicholas Wyatt has been selected to participate in the CyberCave Academy that takes place at Murray State University June 3-8.

He will be part of a group that explores a variety of technologies, including basic computer networking, wireless, global network security, network applications, computer media and satellite communication, voice over IP, and GPS.

Editor's Note: Kids get to do the coolest things. My emailed request to join the program as a "senior" was met with LOL.

Four students will participate in Governor's Scholars Program this summer.

Graves County High students are participating in Governor's Scholars programs and leadership programs this summer.

Frankfort, KY (May 1, 2012) - The Governor’s Office has awarded the contract for the Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform to a three-person of Dr. William Hoyt and Michael Childress, from the University of Kentucky, and Dr. William Fox, of the University of Tennessee.

For the complete press release, follow the link.

**Editor's Note: There will be a series of public meetings. For a list of all go to http://ltgovernor.ky.gov/taxreform/Pages/meetings.aspx

The Paducah meeting will be Tuesday, May 29, 2012,  6:00-8:00 p.m.,  Paducah Tilghman High School Auditorium, 2400 Washington Street
Paducah, Kentucky. Those who wish to comment must sign up at the Tax Reform website in advance.

On this date in 1862, the 7th Kentucky Confederate Infantry was in Corinth, Miss., out of range of Yankee bullets.

But the Jackson Purchase regiment was battling an even deadlier foe: disease. “While encamped in and around Corinth, Miss., the whole command was very seriously afflicted with sickness,” Henry George of Graves County wrote in History of the 3d, 7th, 8th and 12th Kentucky C.S.A. “…Hundreds had to be sent away to Lauderdale Springs and other places where hospitals were established for the sick.”

Pfc. Dustin D. Gross

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 9, 2012) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky died May 7, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky will be taking part in National Trails Day on June 2 with events across the state to recognize the excellent trails in the Bluegrass State...

Follow the jump or check our events calendar for a listing of some of the events planned at Kentucky State Parks and other locations around Kentucky..

Freeman stared as Tess Mercer in the television series "Smallville"

(Metropolis IL, May 9, 2012) - The Superman Celebration is proud to announce the Celebrity Guest line-up for this year. Appearing on Saturday, June 9 will be Smallville actors John Glover & Cassidy Freeman, pictured at left.

Superman logo for this year's Superman Celebration June 7-10th

 In honor of the 40^th year, the Superman Celebration Committee is asking that fans from all over the world send in a photo of your best “Super Memory”. The memory can be from a past Superman Celebration, a visit to Metropolis, superman costume or pajamas, or any memory that is super. Send the photo to Metropolis Chamber of Commerce, box 58, Metropolis, IL. 62960.