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Can Kentucky's merit system survive Matt Bevin?

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

"To the victor go the spoils" once ruled the day in government employment. President Andrew Jackson is credited/blamed for instituting the spoils system of employment. Jobs we.... Read More
Education

PTMS speech team second in regionals

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

Photo: Front Row from left: Quinn Atnip, Hadley Pierce, Catherine Holm, Ella Wainscott, Gabby Copeland, Paige Kight, Zyla Dortch. Second Row: Walker McNeill, Grace Bakehouse,.... Read More
Education

Graves High senior Kiersten Baker awarded MSU art class scholarship

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

Graves County High School senior Kiersten Baker was presented an award for a drawing she entered in the Yeiser Art Center's annual regional "Teen Spirit Exhibit." The charcoal.... Read More
Education

PTHS Academic Team runner up in 2016 competition

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

The PTHS Academic Team was district runner-up in District Governors Cup Competition held on January 20, 2016 at Paducah Tilghman High School. The Quick Recall team, which incl.... Read More
FrontPage News

Liberal-arts education essential to advance in tech age

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

Future lies in melding humanity, technology in constructive ways Psychology, sociology, history, political science, economics and philosophy -- some maintain that these and ot.... Read More
FrontPage News

Commissioner of Education visits Hickman County Schools

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

For Kentucky school systems, it is not all about testing. It's just a lot about testing. It's also a lot about college and career preparation and student achievement. Hickman.... Read More
Editorials

Bevin's Budget: War against Kentucky's State Universities

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

Clinton, KY. 2-10-16 Governor Bevin is sending a clear and powerful message to the citizens of Kentucky. His budget for 2016-2018 is a war on higher learning. The message w.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Candidate Ron Leach visits Paducah

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

When Ron Leach shaved off his beard a month or so ago, his daughter asked him why. Hearing that he was going to run for office again after his defeat by Congressman Brett Guth.... Read More
Arts & Entertainment

Gallery in New Art School Building Named in Honor of Bill Ford Public open house planned for new building March 31

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

PADUCAH, KY (February 4, 2016) - Recognizing that her only child had artistic talents, Louise "Babalou" Ellen Ford sought to nurture those talents any way she could. In the l.... Read More
Editorials

Expanded federal tax deductions for businesses would help agriculture industry

Feb 09, 2016 at 02:10 pm by admin

Over the past 5 years as your Senator, I have traveled to all farming areas of the Commonwealth and been honored to meet with Kentucky's agriculture industry leaders and local.... Read More
FrontPage News

Judge strikes down right to work ordinance

Feb 04, 2016 at 10:29 am by admin

Federal Judge David J. Hale issued an order dated February 3, 2016 striking down Hardin County's right to work county ordinance. The District Judge said that only states may o.... Read More
Education

Chamber HCHS Leadership Class meets local government

Feb 03, 2016 at 04:12 pm by admin

First Row: Jason Batts, Taylor Ramage, Nathan Hartsell, Hunter Leblanc, Jacob Stahr, Nathan Howell, Judge Whitesell Second Row: Carley Byassee, Averee Jewell, Madelyne Reyno.... Read More
Business

Amazon Planning on Brick & Mortar Book Chain

Feb 03, 2016 at 03:09 pm by admin

On January 6, 2016, I asked several questions regarding Amazon's intentions of opening a chain of brick & mortar books stores. (See Amazon enters the bricks and mortar mar.... Read More
Politics & Government

Twenty Emerge Ketucky candidates on the ballot

Feb 03, 2016 at 02:54 pm by admin

Since 2009, Emerge Kentucky has recruited and trained 140 Democratic women across the Commonwealth with the mission of increasing the number of women in elected office at all.... Read More
Arts & Entertainment

Playhouse in the Park shares award

Feb 03, 2016 at 02:46 pm by admin

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) - At its meeting in Frankfort today, the Kentucky Board of Education presented the annual Dr. Samuel Robinson Award to co-winners - Playhouse in the Park/Murr.... Read More