Education

Carlisle County Schools: Focus on improving student achievement

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:19 am by admin

The Carlisle County School District completes the process of accreditation from AdvancED today with an exit report from the QAR (Quality Assurance Review) team. AdvancED is th.... Read More
Education

McCracken County Schools: preparing students for global competition

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:19 am by admin

In McCracken County we care deeply about the educational experiences that our students receive.  We acknowledge that we live in a world that is rapidly changing and the c.... Read More
Education

Paducah City Schools: breaking ground physically and educationally

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:19 am by admin

Here are many exciting things happening this year in the Paducah Public Schools! A NEW SCHOOL: We are excited to share the news that we will be breaking ground for a brand n.... Read More
Education

Mayfield Independent: Only district in WKY to meet all goals

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:19 am by admin

            In a repeat of last year, the Mayfield Independent District again met all “adequate yearly progress&rd.... Read More
Education

Hickman County - Community involvement makes the difference

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:19 am by admin

At Hickman County Schools, every day we are trying to expand our opportunities in helping our students.  Increased involvement from our community is helping to change our.... Read More
Education

EducationNation right here at home

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:19 am by admin

NBC Television News focused its attention on the state of elementary and secondary education in America this week. Dubbing the week’s events Education Nation, the networ.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Murray State University College of Education receives largest gift in its history

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:11 am by admin

MURRAY, Ky. — A $1.3 million gift from the estate of Selman and Katherine Franzman in honor of their daughter, Barbara Sue Franzman Beasley, will create two endowments t.... Read More
Politics & Government

Gunner Comes to Columbus

Sep 30, 2010 at 09:59 am by admin

Gunner is a good dog. Gunner is a very good dog. He hunts. He retrieves. Even when the bird to be retrieved is way out there in the river, he gamely goes after it. Gunner alwa.... Read More
Religion, Morality & Values

Butterfly Wings and the Rhythms of Seasons

Sep 28, 2010 at 06:03 pm by admin

I saw her again, framed against the butterfly bush. I know it was her. Her midnight ribbon of perfect blue tattooed her lower back wings, in a wonderful image of a blue fan ag.... Read More
Religion, Morality & Values

Tips on Grandparenting

Sep 26, 2010 at 07:50 pm by admin

What's so great about grandparenting? Here's our favorite grandparenting story - so far... We babysat for our seven year old granddaughter and our oh-so-two year old grands.... Read More
Politics & Government

Dems gather at Columbus Park for BBQ

Sep 26, 2010 at 11:35 am by admin

One hundred fifty Democrats gathered at the Columbus Park Activity Center on Saturday night for barbecue and politics. Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo came down from Frankfort t.... Read More
Agriculture, Home and Garden

The Art of Practical Corn Storage - Big is Good. Mega is Better.

Sep 24, 2010 at 04:44 pm by admin

Editor's Note: The bin in this story was destroyed during a rainstorm on January 12, 2013. For photos and that story - follow "more" at the bottom of the page Steel girders.... Read More
Letters to the Editor

Kentucky at Work: Feds sending $3B to KY

Sep 23, 2010 at 12:40 pm by admin

Failed Federal Stimulus?  Not So in Kentucky I invite you to visit Kentucky At Work website which is the Commonwealth’s implementation of the American Recovery and.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Get Grandma in this class and she'll be facebookin' in no time.

Sep 23, 2010 at 11:00 am by admin

  MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Center for Continuing Education and Academic Outreach will be offering a free Computer Lab for Senior Citizens course t.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Sports figures help Farmer launch healthy eating campaign

Sep 22, 2010 at 09:11 am by admin

TAYSHAUN PRINCE, WHITNEY WADE, COMMISSIONER FARMERLAUNCH ‘EAT TO WIN’ CAMPAIGN FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR   FRANKFORT, Ky. — Basketball star Tayshaun P.... Read More