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Conway picks up endorsements from labor unions

Jun 08, 2009 at 04:56 pm by admin

Louisville, KY – UFCW Local 227, Teamsters Local 89, Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA), UFCW IN-KY State Council, UFCW Distillery Workers Council, UFCW Chemic.... Read More

Lexington Herald digs up juicy expense accounts at League of Cities

Jun 08, 2009 at 04:48 pm by admin

             Kentucky League of Cities’ President Sylvia Lovely and staff have been fiddlin’ while Rome.... Read More

Despite the Ice Storm Damage to the Trees, Eagle Scout Project Succeeds

Jun 05, 2009 at 03:20 pm by admin

Wickliffe Mounds is now publishing a newsletter online and by email. The story below is one of the things going on.. In February and March, local Boy Scout, Shane Davis,.... Read More

Governor adds to legislative call

Jun 05, 2009 at 01:21 pm by admin

Package would help recruit Sprint Cup Series race, increase investment in Kentucky businesses   FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 5, 2009) – Completing his agenda for a specia.... Read More

Special Session - Round Two

Jun 04, 2009 at 05:13 pm by admin

ROUND TWO Beshear: Gaming necessary to help save horse industry VLTs would be limited to tracks, provide needed revenues   FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 4, 2009) – Sa.... Read More

Snake's Tale

Jun 04, 2009 at 11:38 am by admin

Chief of Police Tracy House was at the City Council meeting yesterday evening. It was quite a meeting! After the meeting, the Chief shared a picture of a copperhead that.... Read More

Berry Craig writing his fingers to the bone

Jun 04, 2009 at 11:34 am by admin

Our friend, Berry Craig of Paducah, labor guy, television host, college professor and journalist is writing for The Rural Democrat. Berry has a new book out that I am enj.... Read More

Whitfield not running for Senate

Jun 04, 2009 at 10:52 am by admin

Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-1st KY) issued a press release today laying to rest the speculation that he is running for Senator Jim Bunning's seat. It doesn't end speculation that he.... Read More

Not bad for the first time!

Jun 03, 2009 at 11:33 am by admin

MSU engineering and physics students developed “Murr-E” Autonomous robot that can sort beverage products  MURRAY, Ky. – The task seemed simple enoug.... Read More

Good News: No New Area Code. Bad News: Demand weak for numbers

Jun 02, 2009 at 12:14 pm by admin

Start Date for Area Code 364 Postponed Until January 2012 Need for new numbers has slowed significantly, PSC says   FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 2, 2009) – The Kentuck.... Read More

Letter to the Editor

Jun 02, 2009 at 11:29 am by admin

Editor's Note: This letter from Middlesboro resident was sent to the Middlesboro Daily News. It is reprinted here with her permission.  Romell was one of several Middlesb.... Read More

20,000 jobs to be lost at GM

Jun 01, 2009 at 04:11 pm by admin

GM will shed 20,000 jobs in bankruptcy, closing seven plants in Michigan and in states east of the Mississippi River. Kentucky’s Corvette plant will not be one of them..... Read More

Statement from Gov. Steve Beshear on GM announcement

Jun 01, 2009 at 03:47 pm by admin

Statement from Gov. Steve Beshear on GM announcement   FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 1, 2009)—“We’ve been in communication with GM today and anticipate GM will.... Read More

Rep. Richards: Bowling Green Corvette plant won't close

Jun 01, 2009 at 10:24 am by admin

Rep. Jody Richards said this morning that as far as he and local leaders know, the Corvette plant in Bowling Green won't be one of the plants closed in the GM bankruptcy.... Read More

"Tough but fair", White House statement on GM bankruptcy

Jun 01, 2009 at 10:04 am by admin

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary   May 31, 2009     FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Restructuring Initiative for General Motors   O.... Read More