The Declaration of Independence

Jul 03, 2008 at 10:15 am by admin

 The 4th of July is a day for picnics, fireworks and barbecues. Sometimes, we Americans need to remind ourselves of what we celebrate. We publish here the ful.... Read More

Jefferson Jackson Dinner Photos

Jul 02, 2008 at 03:51 pm by admin

1. Hal Kemp and Mrs. Blankenship, 2. Auditor Crit Luallen looks over the silent auction table 3. Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo and Betty Morrow, Hickman County.... Read More

Utah Four Day Work Week: Is This a Model for Kentucky State Government?

Jul 01, 2008 at 12:45 pm by admin

  In the face of $4-a-gallon gasoline, a growing number of states are offering their employees four-day work.... Read More

States Scramble to Ease Pain at the Pumps

Jul 01, 2008 at 12:45 pm by admin

States scramb.... Read More

Coal to Liquid Plant Eyes McCracken County

Jul 01, 2008 at 12:45 pm by admin

The mainstream press is reporting that Paducah may be the site of the first in the nation coal to liquification (CTL) plant. Clean Coal Power, LLC, received approval from the.... Read More

Editorial - Converting Coal Still Has Unanswered Questions

Jul 01, 2008 at 12:45 pm by admin

Converting coal into clean energy won’t be cheap, easy or instant. Other countries, like China and India, are spending billions of dollars on their coal liquefactio.... Read More

Liquified Coal Makes Strange Bedfellows

Jul 01, 2008 at 12:45 pm by admin

The Washington Post reported on January 10, 2007, before Barack Obama became a household name, that he co-sponsored a bill supporting the extended use of coal with a sen.... Read More

Governor Beshear Announces Public-Private Partnership to Test Geology for Carbon Storage

Jul 01, 2008 at 12:45 pm by admin

 Governor Beshear Announces Public-Private Partnership to Test Geology for Carbon Storage Peabody Energy, ConocoPhillips, E.ON U.S. will work with Kentucky Geological Su.... Read More

Catlettsburg Plant - An Experiment in Coal Liquifaction

Jul 01, 2008 at 12:45 pm by admin

Some of you might remember a coal liquefaction pilot plant that operated in Catlettsburg in the early 80s. The plant was operated by Ashland Oil under a Department of Energy c.... Read More

Gov. Beshear Skipping Jefferson Jackson Calloway Dinner, But Will Be in Paducah Same Day

Jun 27, 2008 at 06:20 pm by admin

UPDATE: The Governor was absent but other Dem pols made the scene. Pictures will be forthcoming as soon as we can sort through the bunch we took. The Governor will be in Pa.... Read More

More Health Hints

Jun 26, 2008 at 10:58 am by admin

OUR RULES FOR GOOD HEALTH (ILLUSTRATED)   Eat Right.  Wear Your Seat Belt.    Brush Twice a Day.    Eat Your Veggies. &nbs.... Read More

Kentucky's Jobless Rate Increases

Jun 24, 2008 at 11:33 am by admin

Editor's Note: This may be a stupid question, but why is the EDUCATION CABINET doing jobless studies? Shouldn't that be under the LABOR CABINET??  This is not news to any.... Read More

House Bill 1- the Special Session's Only Legislation

Jun 24, 2008 at 11:21 am by admin

UPDATE: Senate votes 35-1 for passage of House Bill 1 on Friday morning. After a review of the provisions of the bill by Sen. Gary Tapp and remarks that amounted to "this.... Read More

Purchase Area Dem Speakers for Murray Dinner

Jun 21, 2008 at 12:14 pm by admin

COACH JOE B. HALL TO INTRODUCE BRUCE LUNSFORD AT PURCHASE AREA JEFFERSON JACKSON DINNER JUNE 30th in MURRAY Confirmed list of speakers includes the following: Carro.... Read More

Bad Money, Reckless Finance, Failed Politics and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism

Jun 20, 2008 at 02:14 pm by admin

"Farms and factories were expendable, but certain banks and other financial institutions could not be allowed to fail." - Kevin Phillips "Bad Money" B.... Read More