Tilghman Speech Students Sweep Local Rotary Club Speech Contests

Mar 02, 2011 at 04:29 pm by admin

Paducah Tilghman sophomore Victoria Potter won first place and a $300 scholarship at the Paducah Rotary Club Speech Contest held February 23 at the McCracken County Public Lib.... Read More

MSU Professor and Students Study the Emerging Hazards of Electric Vehicle Noise

Mar 02, 2011 at 10:55 am by admin

MURRAY, Ky. – MSU Professor of Occupational Safety and Health, Dr. David L. Fender, along with students in the MSU ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers) Student Se.... Read More

Correction: Columbus Belmont was in travel book

Mar 02, 2011 at 09:03 am by admin

  Hello Mary,  Always enjoy reading the West Kentucky Journal, but have to comment on the lead story on Columbus Belmont.  Columbus Belmont is listed in.... Read More

PT Student finishes 3rd in state backstroke

Mar 01, 2011 at 03:01 pm by admin

Paducah Tilghman freshman Logan Oatman finished third in the finals of the 100 yard backstroke at the KHSAA State Swimming and Diving championships at Louisville on February 2.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Casualty: Spc. Brian Tabada

Mar 01, 2011 at 02:47 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Mar. 1, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  .... Read More

Ft. Knox Casualty: Sgt. Kristopher J. Gould

Mar 01, 2011 at 02:44 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Mar. 1, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Acc.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Casualty: Staff Sgt. Jerome Firtamag

Mar 01, 2011 at 02:41 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. .... Read More

Graves County Schools March Calendar

Mar 01, 2011 at 02:25 pm by admin

Graves County Schools set events calendar for March 2011 March 1, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Paul Schaumburg at (270) 328-1556   1, Tuesday, Central First Gra.... Read More

A tale of two tourism programs - Tennessee and Kentucky

Feb 27, 2011 at 08:05 pm by admin

Here’s the bad news: Tennessee is going to kick Kentucky’s butt in tourist dollars this summer. The good news: Tennessee’s tourism officials are more than wi.... Read More

WKY Park left off list of places to go in 2011

Feb 27, 2011 at 03:50 pm by admin

Quick! Name the Kentucky State Park not mentioned in the 2011 Official Visitor's Guide to Kentucky? Hint: It's a stop on the Trail of Tears, hosts thousands of visitors.... Read More

West Kentucky Park Campgrounds Make Top US 100

Feb 27, 2011 at 02:36 pm by admin

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 2008) – Five Kentucky State park campgrounds have been listed as among America’s “Top 100 Family Campgrounds” by Rese.... Read More

Final Score 18-10 : dueling lobbyists give win to optometrists

Feb 25, 2011 at 04:18 pm by admin

As provided in Kentucky’s Constitution, the General Assembly met briefly in early January, then adjourned and reconvened on February 1 for the longer part of the 2011 se.... Read More

KY Teacher Retirement - a cooperative success story

Feb 25, 2011 at 03:27 pm by admin

As the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, I serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System.  In both capacities, I a.... Read More

Graves County sophomore wins Best of Show in 3-D Art

Feb 25, 2011 at 09:26 am by admin

AWARD-WINNING 3-D ART— Graves County High School sophomore Micah Huff recently won "Best of Show in 3-D Art" at the Regional High School Art Show sponsored by the Kentuc.... Read More

Paducah Middle wins Science Bowl

Feb 25, 2011 at 09:17 am by admin

Paducah Middle School's team went undefeated to win the Paducah Regional Science Bowl at WKCTC on February 18. Team members are Reese Butler, Grant Hutcheson, Erin Burba, Park.... Read More