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'Come out here, you cowardly rebels, and show your gunboats’

Jan 19, 2012 at 09:20 am by admin

     In January 1862, Capt. “Dirty Bill” Porter of the Yankee navy was itching to blast Rebel skipper Marsh J. Miller to the bottom of the Mi.... Read More

Occupy Lexington is Alive and Planning for a Spring Offensive

Jan 16, 2012 at 04:04 pm by admin

The afternoon light had morphed into dark clouds overhanging the city as a troublesome wind chilled to the bone all unprotected street people. It was 2:00 p.m. on a Saturday a.... Read More

Paul meets over 270 at town hall meeting

Jan 11, 2012 at 08:35 pm by admin

(Murray, KY Jan. 11, 2012) - Former US Marine Jerry Wheeler drove down from Paducah to Murray State University on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. It was his first time in Murray.... Read More

Kemp to run

Dec 22, 2011 at 02:51 pm by admin

(Murray, KY Dec. 21, 2011) - Businessman Hal Kemp announced today he will seek the seat being vacated by 5th District Representative Melvin Henley, who is retiring.  It.... Read More

The Art of Political Campaign Timing: End Game Dynamics

Nov 05, 2011 at 03:03 pm by admin

Every political campaign is different, yet the same. Reality is often defined within the parameters of the candidate’s record, sex, religious beliefs, amount of money ra.... Read More

Dippin' Dots files for bankruptcy

Nov 05, 2011 at 01:51 pm by admin

Dippin' Dots, headquartered in Paducah, filed for bankruptcy protection when the company could not work out debt payments to Regions Bank. The company has 200 permanent empl.... Read More

Soldier's homecoming surprises children

Nov 05, 2011 at 09:58 am by admin

 “DADDY!” – That was the one word reaction from Garrett Wilson when his father, Staff Sgt. Joshua Wilson of the Kentucky National Guard, walked into G.... Read More

Caulking the County: Volunteers winterize 12 homes- 15 remain to be done

Oct 23, 2011 at 05:30 pm by admin

  Volunteers of all ages showed up at eight a.m. at the First Methodist Church Young Center Saturday morning. In addition to donuts, orange juice, coffee and fruit, th.... Read More

Dr. Strangelove's Old Kentucky Home

Oct 17, 2011 at 10:04 am by admin

 “I have seen the enemy and he is us.”-Pogo             From 1957 to 1966,  Virgil Stewart was Ch.... Read More

Columbus KY Post Office on list to close

Oct 07, 2011 at 04:31 pm by admin

Columbus Kentucky is poised to lose a familiar business in the center of the community if the US Post Office carries through with its plan to close the post office. Residents.... Read More

Senator Paul and Rep. Whitfield hear silting problems

Sep 30, 2011 at 06:22 pm by admin

(Hickman, KY September 30, 2011) - Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Ed Whitfield came to Hickman on Thursday, September 29th for a listening session on the problem that Elv.... Read More

Volunteers aim to reduce heating costs by 10%

Sep 28, 2011 at 03:11 pm by admin

“Could you use some help keeping winter outside where it belongs?” That’s the question that organizers of Caulking the County, a weatherization campaign aim.... Read More

Five County Dem Fish Fry attracts candidates

Sep 14, 2011 at 09:22 pm by admin

Over one hundred Democrats from five counties gathered on Friday, September 9th to eat catfish dinners and listen to candidates for statewide office.  Hosted by executive.... Read More

Graves High senior Elliott named National Merit Semifinalist

Sep 14, 2011 at 01:58 pm by admin

            Graves County High School senior C.J. Elliott has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. The.... Read More

Civil War Weekend

Sep 09, 2011 at 09:50 am by admin

Hart County Civil War DaysSept. 9, 2011 - Sept. 11, 2011Events include battle reenactments, living history camps, guided tours, ceremonies, games, historical presentations, fo.... Read More