A NewsJournal for 21st Century West Kentucky
Vol. 17 No. 3 March 2025 (c)

Freedmen's School at Columbus KY- teaching former slaves

Aug 04, 2020 at 11:41 am by admin

After the Confederates left Columbus, KY, it became an important Union Army and Navy supply depot. It also became a refugee center for former slaves among which was raised the.... Read More

Got a message for Senator McConnell? Slip it under his door

Jul 31, 2020 at 07:40 pm by admin

(Paducah KY) - On Thursday, Western Kentucky union leader Jeff Wiggins went to Senator Mitch McConnell's Paducah office to deliver a letter. The Majority Leader was still in.... Read More

Rhythm of the Rain on Jefferson Street:

Jul 30, 2020 at 03:31 pm by admin

views of the American condition from a small town front porch The air was cool. The day was new. Routines of the morning hours began to set in. Black coffee from combustion of.... Read More

Extended Closure of U.S. 51 Ohio River 'Cairo' Bridge to Start Saturday, Aug. 1

Jul 30, 2020 at 03:06 pm by admin

Bridge to remain closed for approximately 30 days PADUCAH, Ky. (July 29, 2020) -- As a reminder, a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a 30-day c.... Read More

To the PSC- "Please listen to the public cry of the people of Middlesboro"

Jul 30, 2020 at 12:16 pm by admin

Middlesboro residents are pouring out their hearts to the Public Service Commission in handwritten letters, letters typed on letterhead stationary, in form letters and emails..... Read More