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Freedom to Fish - will it be freedom to drown?

Apr 12, 2013 at 01:12 pm by admin

Paul, McConnell, Alexander and Whitfield at Freedom to Fish Rally at Barkley Dam Republican lawmakers stood together with local leaders and fishing enthusiasts to urge the A.... Read More

China has terracotta soldiers - Clinton has concrete chickens

Apr 09, 2013 at 03:54 pm by admin

According to Wikipedia, the Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses", is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the fir.... Read More

Hemp bill means new jobs potential for West Kentucky

Apr 08, 2013 at 04:03 pm by admin

Hemp Means New Jobs - Potential for Rural West Kentucky Clinton, KY. April 8, 2013: With six minutes to go before the end of the 2013 House of Representatives, the H.... Read More

Governor vetoes HB 279

Mar 22, 2013 at 03:45 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 22, 2013) -- Governor Steve Beshear vetoed House Bill 279 today, noting its well-placed intentions but possible significant unintended cons.... Read More

On Portman’s Epiphany (Commentary on Marriage Equality from a Lesbian Lawyer)

Mar 22, 2013 at 10:15 am by admin

(March 21, 2013) - It was my intention to prepare state and federal income tax returns this morning for my partner, Janice, and me.&nbs.... Read More

40 tons needed to close this hole

Mar 20, 2013 at 05:08 pm by admin

Caldwell County 902 about a mile west of US 641/KY 91 closed Tuesday when a sinkhole opened up on the road. KY DOT workers report a cave and underground springs n.... Read More

Amazon and the American Dream Rags to Riches Story

Mar 20, 2013 at 04:52 pm by admin

Back in 1996, Mary and I owned and operated Proud Mary's Bookstore. This was the year that Mary sat on a private secret committee to show Amazon staff how to sell books from t.... Read More

US Senate Race: McConnell vs ?

Mar 20, 2013 at 04:23 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY) - A serious discussion of Ashley Judd and Alison Lundergan Grimes and their chances to unseat the senior senator from Kentucky on the earliest segment.... Read More

Governor Beshear hails new factory in Fulton County

Mar 19, 2013 at 04:58 pm by admin

Governor Beshear was on hand on Monday, March 4th to dedicate a family owned candle making factory in the city of Fulton in Fulton County. The factory is moving into a.... Read More

City of Mayfield launches effort to get an Ellis Wilson Stamp

Mar 19, 2013 at 04:38 pm by admin

CITY OF MAYFIELD ANNOUNCES ELLIS WILSON PROJECT March 8, 2013 (Mayfield, KY). At the February meeting of the Mayfield City Council meeting, Mayor Teresa Cantrel.... Read More

For the birds: Clinton prepares for Spring Chicken Festival

Mar 19, 2013 at 04:19 pm by admin

Those who initially doubted the wisdom of a festival to honor the poultry industry are beginning to get into the spirit of the thing as this small rural county prepare.... Read More

Paul and Pals party on while GOP parents out to dinner

Mar 07, 2013 at 09:05 am by admin

It’s every parent’s nightmare. Kids too old for a babysitter have to be left home alone while you attend an un- cancelable business dinner. Everything is going wel.... Read More

Senator Paul filibusters nomination of CIA director

Mar 06, 2013 at 04:43 pm by admin

Senator Rand Paul stands on the floor of the US Senate and talks and talks and talks and talks. For hours. Paul admitted at one point that he would probably not stop.... Read More

Jackson Purchase History Buried in Collapsed Building

Mar 06, 2013 at 04:33 pm by admin

Jackson Purchase History Buried in Collapsed Building Clinton, KY. Feb. 12, 2013 At 1:28 a.m., Monday morning, February 11, a major historical landmark of Clinton, Ken.... Read More

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