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A UNIFIED COMMUNITY of DIVERSITY--We All Thrive!

Apr 20, 2025 at 11:11 am by Rev. Amanda Groves

Rev. Amanda Groves is a member of the West Kentucky Journal Editorial Team and writes content about Christian scripture, values, and morality for the Journal.  She prepar.... Read More

Be Loud, Be Obnoxious

Apr 19, 2025 at 05:19 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

Speech delivered by Joshua Lawrence at HandsOff! Western Kentucky Fights Back on April 12, 2025 at Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 184 1127 Broadway, Paducah, KY.   Bef.... Read More

Without Proper Healthcare, Local Veterans Are Suffering--Disabled Veteran Speaks Out at HandsOff! Rally

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:06 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

Note from Leslie McColgin--West Kentucky Journal Editorial Board This submission was solicited by me for a speech to be delivered at the April 12th 2025 HandsOff! West Kentuc.... Read More

Carlisle Co Democratic Party 2025 Convention Announcement

Apr 16, 2025 at 04:45 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

press release from:  Carlisle County Democratic Party, 04/16/25Democracy happens at the local level!  Together, we can build a stronger Kentucky! The Carlisle Count.... Read More
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West Kentucky says ‘Hands Off’--Over 200 people showed up in Paducah – and they’re ready to do another one soon

Apr 15, 2025 at 03:31 am by WKJ Editorial Team

by Berry CraigEditor's Note: This article is reprinted with permission from Forward Kentucky, link to original: West Kentucky Says Hands Off!Slideshow addition by West Kentuck.... Read More

UPDATED TIME! Kentucky Democratic Party Rural Listening Tour comes to Graves County on April 17th. (1)

Apr 15, 2025 at 01:09 am by Leslie McColgin

The Kentucky Democratic Party has announced a listening tour this spring to hear concerns of Kentuckians in rural areas.  They will be in Graves County on April 17th from.... Read More

A Moral Call to Hope

Apr 14, 2025 at 11:36 am by WKJ Editorial Team

Speech delivered by Rev. Leah Eubanks at HandsOff! Western Kentucky Fights Back on April 12, 2025 at Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 184 1127 Broadway, Paducah, KY.This is a m.... Read More

Paducah residents rally to prevent post office privatization--A government service actually mentioned in the Constitution is in danger of being given to corporate billionaires

Mar 27, 2025 at 10:01 am by WKJ Editorial Team

By Berry Craig   reprinted with permission from Forward Kentucky March 24, 2025 . 11:59 AM 4 min read Despite threatening skies and intermittent rain, about 50.... Read More
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Chicken suits and thin skin Or as they say in Western Kentucky: “A hit dog hollers”

Mar 23, 2025 at 09:45 am by WKJ Editorial Team

by   Berry Craig   republished with permission from Forward Kentucky March 23, 2025 . 8:00 AM 6 min read Three women and two men — one guy 82-years.... Read More
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GOP Cuts to Medicaid Could Threaten Rural Hospitals

Mar 22, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

by Sarah Melotte and Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder March 17, 2025 Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, received more than 59,000 patient visits last year. That.... Read More
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The Jamie Comer Chicken-Suit Protest Four Rivers Indivisible strikes again

Mar 22, 2025 at 02:19 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

By Berry CraigMarch 21, 2025   Reprinted with permission from Forward KentuckyAbout 30 people, five in bright yellow chicken suits, gathered outside First District C.... Read More
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Parkinson’s Voice Project grant supports Murray State University’s Center for Communication Disorders in enhancing speech therapy for Parkinson’s patients

Mar 22, 2025 at 01:52 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

from: Press Release March 13, 2025MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University’s Center for Communication Disorders (CDI) department received the Parkinson’s V.... Read More
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UPDATED TIME! Kentucky Democratic Party Rural Listening Tour comes to Graves County on April 17th.

Mar 10, 2025 at 03:19 pm by Leslie McColgin

The Kentucky Democratic Party has announced a listening tour this spring to hear concerns of Kentuckians in rural areas.  They will be in Graves County on April 17th from.... Read More
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"Do your job Jamie!," or face a chicken-suited visitor to your Paducah office

Mar 03, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

  By BERRY CRAIG AFT and KEA/NEA retiree03/02/25 - republished with permission from ky.aflcio.org/news/ Desireé Owen says she lacks the appropriate attire.... Read More

Requiem for America; by Lt. Colonel (ret.) Gene Nettles

Feb 28, 2025 at 03:13 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

REQUIEM FOR AMERICA   From humble beginnings seeking the best of the Roman Republic, America became a beacon of light and hope for the world, Where did it all go? Or.... Read More