Community and Regional News

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

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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Brian Courtney wearing sunglasses standing at podium/microphone speaking at rally wearing black t shirt and jeans and a cap

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

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
large brick historic Freight House building background. line of about 20 protestors along sidewalk in front holding signs, several dressed in chicken costumes

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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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
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear at podium speaking into a microphone

New Global Systems for Intelligent Transportation Management Corp. in Paducah Gets State Grant

Feb 07, 2025 at 07:57 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

February 6, 2025: Governor Andy Beshear announced that seven innovative Kentucky companies will receive nearly $750,000 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs an.... Read More
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Medicaid--Beyond Doctor Visits

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by Leslie McColgin

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live in Freedom with Dignity   "I am a proud, attractive African American Gentleman.  When I was born, God gave me a gift:&n.... Read More

Indenture-The Reconstruction Era in Hickman County

Jul 04, 2022 at 02:52 pm by admin

Indenture in colonial America was a popular way for immigrants who could ill afford passage from the old country to the new world. Employers provided transportation in return.... Read More

Mayfield's newest mural a tribute to garment industry

Dec 13, 2021 at 12:25 pm by admin

June 14, 2012 (Mayfield, KY) The second mural in the new series of murals planned by Mayor Teresa Cantrell will be completed this Saturday. The mural will be located on the w.... Read More

Retired Courier Journal reporter pens 200th Hickman County Anniversary Proclamation

Sep 27, 2021 at 12:06 pm by admin

Former Courier Journal reporter, Ira Simmons, penned the proclamation commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first county of the Kentucky Jackson Purchase. The proclamati.... Read More

Early history of Hickman County

Sep 27, 2021 at 11:52 am by admin

Once the entire Kentucky portion of the Jackson Purchase was Hickman County. Andrew Jackson and Isaac Shelby set this story in motion when they negotiated The Chickasaw Treat.... Read More