Editorials

Is There No Shame in Trump-Carson-Bevin World?

Jan 25, 2018 at 04:15 pm by admin

Today was a breakthrough day for the poor of Kentucky (wink, wink). Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Ben Carson (R ) joined with Kentucky's Governor, Matt Bevin.... Read More
Editorials

Why I Divorced Toys R Us

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:57 pm by admin

The frantic shopping of the Christmas season always starts with my wife saying "what gift are you getting for our grandson (this year he is 6)?" Readers be aware, there is da.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Hold it awhile longer while on the WK Parkway - Beaver Dam Rest Area Opening Delayed

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:35 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2018) - Today Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum III announced the opening of the Beaver Dam Rest Area, originally slated.... Read More
FrontPage News

Medical marijuana resolution clears House hurdle

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--The Kentucky House wants the federal government to accelerate research on the "safety and effectiveness" of medical marijuana. That is at least one message found.... Read More
FrontPage News

Imes files bill to change election of state officials

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Jan. 8 -- House Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Chair Kenny Imes, R-Murray, presents HB 23, a bill proposing to am.... Read More
Politics & Government

Marsy's Law approved by lawmakers; Ky. voters will decide on measure

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--A constitutional crime victims' "bill of rights" amendment edged closer to this fall's statewide election ballot with today's final passage of a bill proposing the.... Read More
FrontPage News

Graves County students send kind thoughts in wake of shooting

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Wingo Elementary School fifth-grade students in teacher Blake Jessup's class worked diligently Wednesday on brainstorming hundreds of kind thoughts to change the world, follow.... Read More
Education

Graves Co. High School Sweetheart Serenade, Feb. 17

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Sweetheart Serenade, a new event in the Graves County Schools' Season Event Series, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. It will include performances from Graves High.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Jackson Purchase Historical Society website now linked to WKJ

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Our newest site of interest is the Jackson Purchase Historical Society which meets quarterly. http://jacksonpurchasehistory.org/ Next meeting: March 10: The Wild World of the.... Read More
Health & Wellness

Texas Roadhouse presents Your Fight Fund with $33,500

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Ryan and Joelle Long of Texas Roadhouse in Paducah recently presented $33,500 raised from last fall's Stomping Towards a Cure fundraiser to the Baptist Health Paducah Your Fig.... Read More
The Futurist's Corner

Cost of calendars

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Time Management: What Price for 2018 Calendars? Egg nog, loud music and cheering, first kiss of the new year are some of America's favorite way to greet yet another year. So.... Read More
FrontPage News

Anniversary of Women's March in Paducah draws 100

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

(Paducah KY- Sunday, January 21, 2018) - A year ago, the Women's March was a worldwide phenomena as the largest demonstration in history. Around the world, thousands marched t.... Read More
Education

Three creative writing faculty members to share work February 8th

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

MURRAY, Ky. -- Three creative writing faculty members at Murray State University -- including Ann Neelon, Dale Ray Phillips and Allen Wier -- will give readings from their wor.... Read More
Politics & Government

HB 227: solar power under attack

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Updated story: Kentuckians for the Commonwealth sent out this blast on Friday: House Bill 227, an anti-rooftop solar bill, passed through the House Natural Resources and Energ.... Read More
Politics & Government

Senate passes bill requiring abstinence education

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT - A bill that would require the inclusion of abstinence education in any human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases curriculum passed the Senate by a 32-5 vote.... Read More