A NewsJournal for 21st Century West Kentucky
Vol. 17 No. 3 March 2025 (c)

$169.9M For Support of Phalanx Close-in Ship Defense Guns

Sep 20, 2017 at 03:55 pm by admin

Report from 2006 spending for the Phalanx system. This is but one example of military systems support made in Kentucky. Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ received a $169..... Read More

Gimme That Ole Time Religion - Old Hymn Sing brings out crowd

Sep 13, 2017 at 02:29 pm by admin

Hundreds turned out to listen to talented musicians sing and play. There were plenty of chances for everyone to join in singing old favorites. Only one group not pictured - t.... Read More

Social and emotional learning important in early childhood, lawmakers told

Sep 06, 2017 at 03:17 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--Young children need to learn their ABCs and numbers to advance in school, but they'll need good social and emotional skills to advance in life, an early children ex.... Read More

Labor Parade - unions turn out in Paducah

Sep 06, 2017 at 03:03 pm by admin

Organized labor marched in an hour-long parade through downtown Paducah on Labor Day. Floats, flatbeds, big trucks, fancy cars and the Shriners made a long line on a perfect S.... Read More

State employees, teachers to take brunt of pension crisis

Sep 06, 2017 at 01:37 pm by admin

At a recent meeting of the Purchase Area Development District, a powerpoint presentation showed the levels of funding for the eight retirement programs run by the state. The o.... Read More