Health & Wellness

Parkway Regional Hospital Closes

Apr 01, 2015 at 11:12 am by admin

(Fulton, KY. March 31, 2015) - This day is the last day of operations for Parkway Regional Hospital. It will be closed by the end of the day. The hospital first announced its.... Read More
Business

When Bourbon Was Young, Kentucky was Born: Now a Race Toward Youth and New Markets

Mar 31, 2015 at 03:32 pm by admin

Ever since Kentucky fought for statehood in 1792, bourbon has been the special beverage along the early frontier of mid America. Now after some 222 years, bourbon is about to.... Read More
Education

Paducah students excel at Future Problem Solving Competition

Mar 31, 2015 at 03:20 pm by admin

Paducah Middle sixth grader Jenna Price (r) was first in the junior division and 8th grader Addie Rogers (l) was second place in the middle division in the category of Scenari.... Read More
Politics & Government

2015 Short Session - a stunning array of bills

Mar 31, 2015 at 03:14 pm by admin

As this short session concludes, let's recall the stunning array of issues placed on the legislative table at the beginning. From Agriculture (right-to-farm) to Banking and I.... Read More
FrontPage News

A 4.2 million dollar toast to the 2015 General Assembly!

Mar 30, 2015 at 04:06 pm by admin

About $4.2 million was spent on lobbying during the first two months of the 2015 General Assembly. In addition, businesses and organizations spent $574,000 on advertising in s.... Read More
FrontPage News

Obama Admin to go after antibiotic resistant bugs

Mar 30, 2015 at 10:54 am by admin

FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Releases National Action Plan to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Today, the White House released a comprehensive plan that identifies c.... Read More
Education

HCHS Readers Select Favorite Bluegrass Books

Mar 30, 2015 at 10:42 am by admin

Each year, with the help of the Kentucky Association of School Librarians, the Kentucky Reading Association promotes a list of selected books to student readers across the sta.... Read More
FrontPage News

The Subtle Art of Racism

Mar 13, 2015 at 10:45 am by admin

When I ask my college students about racism and discrimination, they often respond with blank stares. One student said, "Our generation doesn't care about that, that's somethi.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Ballard and Marshall designated Work Ready Communities in Progress.

Mar 02, 2015 at 01:45 pm by admin

Governor Steve Beshear has announced that Ballard County and Marshall County have been certified as a Kentucky Work Ready Communities In-Progress. The Kentucky Work Ready Comm.... Read More
Community and Regional News

Ballard and Marshall designated Work Ready Communities in Progress.

Mar 02, 2015 at 01:36 pm by admin

Governor Steve Beshear has announced that Ballard County and Marshall County have been certified as a Kentucky Work Ready Communities In-Progress. The Kentucky Work Ready Comm.... Read More
Politics & Government

Three names to go to Gov. for KY Sup. Ct.

Feb 26, 2015 at 03:38 pm by admin

Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for Supreme Court seat in Eastern Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 26, 2015 - The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief.... Read More
FrontPage News

Changing Weather Patterns in West Kentucky

Feb 26, 2015 at 03:27 pm by admin

Weather is local. Climate is global. In the twenty counties of West Kentucky climate and weather are coming together to increasingly affect the way West Kentuckians live and w.... Read More
FrontPage News

Changing Weather Patterns in West Kentucky

Feb 26, 2015 at 03:18 pm by admin

Weather is local. Climate is global. In the twenty counties of West Kentucky climate and weather are coming together to increasingly affect the way West Kentuckians live and w.... Read More
Education

"Textbooks profits benefit publisher, not University"

Feb 26, 2015 at 02:37 pm by admin

Walking through the rows of textbooks in the University Store, there is one name which students curse under their breaths more than any other: Murray State's. Pearson, McGraw-.... Read More
FrontPage News

LIFT will need help to get through KY Senate

Feb 25, 2015 at 03:32 pm by admin

Kentucky House Bill 1, acronym LIFT (Local Investments for Transformation), passed the House on February 12, 2015. The bill would allow local governments to pass 1% sales taxe.... Read More