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The House stands alone

Nov 05, 2015 at 08:42 am by admin

Democratic candidate Jack Conway called the Kentucky governor's election a race "between the mainstream and the extreme." The extreme won. Republican Governor-elect Matt Bevin.... Read More

Kentucky ranks 3rd in site selection business survey

Nov 05, 2015 at 08:34 am by admin

Kentucky finishes in top five in business climate ranking- Moves up from 8th in 2014 to 3rd in 2015 Site Selection.com ranked the Bluegrass State third behind Georgia and Nort.... Read More

October a busy month for Graves County Homemakers.

Oct 12, 2015 at 01:43 pm by admin

Extension Homemakers Week is October 11-17. The County Officers and Club Presidents (and any County Committee Chairpersons who are able to attend) are asked to be at Mayfield.... Read More

Murray State Homecoming this weekend

Oct 08, 2015 at 10:58 am by admin

Grand Marshall of MSU Parade Cindy Hutson MURRAY, Ky. -- With the 90th anniversary of the agriculture program at Murray State University, MSU has selected alumna and philanthr.... Read More

Two of Three Lt. Gov. Candidates Meet in Paducah

Oct 08, 2015 at 10:25 am by admin

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce changed its usual breakfast meeting to lunchtime for a candidates' forum last week. That change seemed to be universally popular with memb.... Read More

Batts seeking Whitfield congressional seat

Oct 08, 2015 at 09:46 am by admin

With an enthusiasm usually reserved for the hometown team going off to a state championship, a crowd of well wishers gathered on the Hickman County Courthouse lawn came to che.... Read More

Monster Truck Show at Graves County Fairgrounds

Oct 08, 2015 at 08:48 am by admin

October 7, 2015 - Racetrack Promotions will sponsor a Monster Truck Show at the Fairgrounds! The Fairgrounds will come alive with the sights and sounds of Monster Trucks battl.... Read More

Another gubernatorial debate not televised in WKY - but wait..

Oct 07, 2015 at 04:29 pm by admin

The latest debate between two of the three gubernatorial candidates, Jack Conway (D) and Matt Bevin (R) at Centre College was again not televised in Western Kentucky. Online s.... Read More

Sneak Preview of Civil War Film at Columbus Civil War Days

Oct 07, 2015 at 04:08 pm by admin

Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. a new movie "Clarissa's War" will preview at Columbus Belmont State Park. The movie is based upon the book "This Time Forever" by Linda Swift ..... Read More

Governor raises speed limit between Mayfield and Murray and more

Oct 07, 2015 at 02:25 pm by admin

Gov. Beshear Announces Plan to Complete Widening of U.S. 68/KY 80; Raising Speed Limit on KY 80 West of Kentucky Lake MURRAY, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2015) - Governor Steve Beshear today.... Read More

Hickman County Schools Declared DISTINGUISHED DISTRICT

Oct 05, 2015 at 04:01 pm by admin

There is a lot to celebrate in the Hickman County School District at all levels. The District has been recognized by the Kentucky Department of Education as a Distinguished S.... Read More

Bevin says he won't vote for Rand Paul

Sep 30, 2015 at 03:45 pm by admin

Bevin: Not voting for Rand Paul

Sep 30, 2015 at 03:18 pm by admin

Ryland Barton is reporting that gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin says he won't vote for Kentucky Senator Rand Paul in the presidential race. Instead, he will vote for Ben C.... Read More

Comer running for Whitfield seat

Sep 30, 2015 at 08:50 am by admin

Adam Beam at Kentucky.com is reporting that James Comer is going to run for Whitfield's seat. Things sure change quickly. On Monday he was riding off into the sunset. Wait..... Read More

Whitfield not running in 2016

Sep 29, 2015 at 02:19 pm by admin

First District Congressman Ed Whitfield is not running again for Congress. The weirdest shaped district in America is about to get a new congressman in 2016. The Congressman,.... Read More