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Who's killing Bubba?

Feb 02, 2016 at 10:49 am by admin

The answer is Bubba is killing himself, in record numbers, according to new research. A just published report from the New York-based Commonwealth Fund points to a situation w.... Read More

Charles Hines Named Branch Manager of Internal Affairs for Department of Corrections

Jan 24, 2016 at 06:36 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2016) - Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced that Charles Hines has been appointed to branch manager of th.... Read More

Murphy files for 1st District House seat

Jan 24, 2016 at 06:36 pm by admin

Former McCracken County Attorney, Michael R. Murphy of Paducah, filed papers Thursday with the Kentucky Secretary of State to run for State Representative, District #1 in the.... Read More

Inside Kentucky's Unregulated, Private Probation Industry

Jan 24, 2016 at 06:36 pm by admin

ELIZABETHTOWN -- Getting busted with a small amount of fake marijuana led to a more expensive lesson in criminal justice than Timothy Lee Cook could have imagined. Cook, 54,.... Read More

Governor appoints Beeler Exec. Director of Ag Policy

Jan 15, 2016 at 11:43 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2016) - Governor Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of Warren Beeler as Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Agriculture Policy. Bee.... Read More

No Matter Who Won: Dark Road Ahead for the Poor of Kentucky

Jan 13, 2016 at 02:03 pm by admin

Modern Kentucky gubernatorial elections are becoming exercises in frustration. Kentucky voters have sought political reform and change from most modern governors. At the end o.... Read More

Senator files tuition limit bill

Jan 13, 2016 at 10:38 am by admin

Kentucky has been cutting funding for postsecondary education. Colleges and universities have been raising tuition and costs to offset those cuts. Affordability is becoming a.... Read More

BRENT BURCHETT OF MURRAY NAMED DIRECTOR OF VALUE-ADDED PLANT PRODUCTION DIVISION

Jan 11, 2016 at 03:46 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles announced that Brent Burchett of Murray will serve as director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's D.... Read More

PSAD Opening Reception for Master Artist Program Preview January 21

Jan 11, 2016 at 01:55 pm by admin

Paducah, KY (January 11, 2016) - Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD) will host an opening reception for its annual showcase of works by nationally recognized master artist.... Read More

Governor appoints Dunahoo Commissioner of Local Government

Jan 05, 2016 at 12:24 pm by admin

Editor's Note: One of the government offices of great interest to Western Kentucky has a new commissioner. Newly elected Governor Matt Bevin has appointed Sandra Dunahoo to b.... Read More

Budget Preview Shows Big Funding Gap and Need for More Investment

Jan 04, 2016 at 09:30 am by admin

Jan. 4, 2016 - A comprehensive preview of the upcoming two-year Kentucky state budget confirms both a massive funding gap facing the state for the next two years and a need fo.... Read More

Bevin filling leadership positions

Jan 03, 2016 at 04:12 pm by admin

(January 3, 2016) - An incomplete list of Governor Bevin's appointments with biographical information. Hal Heiner - Secretary of Education Cabinet. According to Jack Brammer ".... Read More

Senator Paul holds town hall meeting in Paducah

Jan 01, 2016 at 12:34 pm by admin

(Paducah KY - December 29, 2015) - Senator Rand Paul held a town hall meeting on a day in the middle of a slow political news week. Despite his appearance being squeezed betwe.... 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

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