Dem Women Meet in London - Hats and HR 676

Apr 20, 2009 at 03:13 pm by admin

Dr. Robin Reams, a Berea oncologist and member of Physicians for National Healthcare Program, presented HR 676 Single-payer Healthcare plan to the Democratic Women's Club.... Read More

Guest Editorial: HEALTH CARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT!

Apr 20, 2009 at 02:42 pm by admin

 A detailed and comprehensive health care bill has been RE-INTRODUCED into Congress that would allow everyone access to a doctor or hospital of their choice when needed a.... Read More

LexHerald and Ky Congressional Delegation Requested Earmarks

Apr 20, 2009 at 10:02 am by admin

The Lexington Herald has a story on ferreting out requested earmarks in Kentucky’s US House delegation. Finding Earmarks No Easy Task. According to the LexHerald, e.... Read More

Ed Whitfield having his cake and eating it too

Apr 18, 2009 at 01:42 pm by admin

Congressman Ed Whitfield brought his message of anti-government spending to a receptive crowd in Paducah on Tax Day, April 15th. He told the crowd that “Many of us voted.... Read More

Kentucky’s jobless rate jumps to 9.8 percent in March

Apr 17, 2009 at 03:49 pm by admin

  Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet                   &nbs.... Read More

KDP Touts Gov's Work

Apr 17, 2009 at 02:59 pm by admin

  Dear Potter: Each week, Governor Beshear shares his views with K.... Read More

Maersk Crew credit union membership as a reason for beating pirates

Apr 17, 2009 at 02:13 pm by admin

  When working people have the choice to form unions, they can ensure that they receive the proper training to keep the safe on the job. The American crew members of th.... Read More

Latham Goes on Trial April 17th in Cadiz-CANCELLED

Apr 16, 2009 at 03:17 pm by admin

Jay Latham, the retired Auto Worker who was jailed at the Cadiz Ham Festival Parade last year, will go on trial Friday at 9:00 a.m. in Cadiz at the Trigg County Courthous.... Read More

Hickman County Chamber of Commerce Protests Water Rate Increase

Apr 16, 2009 at 01:04 pm by admin

Hickman County Chamber wrote to the Kentucky Public Service Commission protesting the rate increase requested by Utilities, Inc. "During these difficult economic times, o.... Read More

Oops. State Misses Out on Fed Unemployment Extended Benefits

Apr 16, 2009 at 09:46 am by admin

UPDATE: The Obama Administration took pity on Kentucky and is extending federal unemployment benefits, despite the screw up in not changing the law to comply with feder.... Read More

Clinton City Council Approves Interlocal Agreement

Apr 15, 2009 at 12:04 pm by admin

Cleaning up the thousands of cubic yards of debris left over from the February ice storm has proven to be an expensive and daunting task. Crews cutting, stacking and hauling d.... Read More

Nothing ever happens in Clinton, Kentucky.

Apr 15, 2009 at 11:56 am by admin

            At least, that’s what I thought before I moved to this tiny town almost as far as one can get from Fra.... Read More

Local Rep Involved in Auto Accident

Apr 15, 2009 at 09:49 am by admin

WPSD Channel 6 reported that Rep. Steven Rudy (R-1st District) was involved in an automobile crash in McCracken County. Rudy was not injured, but the other driver and a two ye.... Read More

New Hickman County Magistrate Sworn In

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:42 am by admin

Hickman County Judge/Executive Greg Pruitt administers the oath of office to Ricky Deweese on Friday, March 27. Deweese fills the seat of Magistrate Gary Jones, who resigned.... Read More

Hickman Fiscal Court Votes to Oppose Water Rate Increase

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:34 am by admin

The Hickman County Fiscal Court voted on Monday evening to oppose Utilities, Inc's request for a 50.8% increase. The Court authorized Judge Greg Pruitt to write to the Kentuck.... Read More