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Prayers offered for police and emergency responders

Sep 24, 2015 at 03:07 pm by admin

Clinton, KY - September 22, 2015 - Over seventy people gathered on the Hickman County Courthouse lawn to pray for the safety of police and emergency responders in the aftermat.... Read More

Pope Francis calls for climate change action

Sep 23, 2015 at 10:17 am by admin

Transcribed Remarks of Pope Francis at White House, September 23, 2015 HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS: Mr. President, I am deeply grateful for your welcome in the name of the all.... Read More

Barge Collision dumps 120,000 gallons of oil into Mississippi River

Sep 17, 2015 at 03:37 pm by admin

On September 4th, on the Mississippi River near Columbus Belmont State Park, two barges collided. One barge owned by Inland Marine Services was punctured. One storage compartm.... Read More

Governor's Race Debate in Louisville not on West KY TV

Sep 16, 2015 at 10:23 am by admin

UPDATE: Neither was the Lt. Gov. debate. Those interested can watch it on WDRB, the Cincinnati television station and WKYT, Lexington or WLKY, Louisville, online. Far as we c.... Read More

Berry Craig meets a game changer

Sep 15, 2015 at 03:21 pm by admin

Western Kentucky labor activist and author Berry Craig poses with Scott Prouty -- the guy who caught Romney's "47 percent" crack on video. Craig's comment: "We crossed paths.... Read More

There's plenty to do in Hickman County! Interagency Council members share plans for fall

Sep 15, 2015 at 01:32 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY - September 4, 2015) The Hickman County Interagency Council met at the Extension Office on James Phillip Drive on Friday morning. The group shared news of what th.... Read More

Symsonia students place well in 4-H archery competition

Sep 15, 2015 at 01:27 pm by admin

Symsonia Elementary School sixth graders Emma Hancock (left) and Gracie Johnson recently participated in the Kentucky 4-H state level shooting sports competition. Both entered.... Read More

DPA hosts 5K for Ronald McDonald house

Sep 15, 2015 at 01:07 pm by admin

UNION CITY, TN- On your mark, get set....go to Discovery Park of America for its first 5K race, a Fun Run and the chance to meet Ronald McDonald in person! October the 3rd is.... Read More

Ad misleads voters on ACA effect on hospitals

Sep 15, 2015 at 11:14 am by admin

Dear Editor:The Republican Governors Association along with Americans for Prosperity, a Koch-funded PAC, have financed a misleading ad going out to KYians where they paraphras.... Read More

KSP Post 1 Officer killed at traffic stop

Sep 14, 2015 at 04:10 pm by admin

Editor's Note: Funeral arrangements for Trooper Ponder have been added to the end of the story. (Eddyville, KY)- The Kentucky State Police at Post 1 in Mayfield lost an office.... Read More

Fancy Farm-ers to decide on wine sales locally

Sep 14, 2015 at 03:39 pm by admin

Fancy Farm in Graves County votes Tuesday, September 15th to decide on whether its local winery, Fancy Farm Vineyard & Winery, can serve its wines in the dry county (Mayfi.... Read More

Kentucky Extension Homemakers now linked

Sep 11, 2015 at 02:32 pm by admin

This week we add a new "site of interest" in our righthand column. Mayra Diaz Ballard contacted us from Graves County and asked for a link to the Kentucky Extension Homemakers.... Read More

Troublesome Trophies and Fragile Feathered Friends: Introduction to the Care of Historic Taxidermy

Sep 11, 2015 at 01:53 pm by admin

Troublesome Trophies and Fragile Feathered Friends: Introduction to the Care of Historic Taxidermy Taxidermy mounts are challenging composite artifacts susceptible to damage f.... Read More

Practical Nursing Program at WKCTC Receives Accreditation

Sep 11, 2015 at 01:44 pm by admin

PADUCAH, KY ( September 10, 2015) - The practical nursing program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College recently received initial accreditation from the Accreditati.... Read More

The biggest political contingent in Paducah's Labor Day parade was for Bernie Sanders

Sep 10, 2015 at 03:07 pm by admin

Eight-year-old Megan Tapp of Paducah cut to the chase when asked why she's for Sen. Bernie Sanders for president. "He's a good man." Sanders is a Vermont independent and a d.... Read More