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Gates to Share John Deere Stock in Settlement

Jun 07, 2021 at 10:46 am by admin

Hickman County, Kentucky is a rural county. Much more importantly, the county is farm country dominating the landscape. With 20 people per square mile, well below the US avera.... Read More

Sustainability: Thy Name is in the Death of a Water Pump

Jun 02, 2021 at 01:35 pm by admin

On a recent morning, in the small town of Clinton, Ky. the sunshine was just breaking through the trees and leaves of a promising May morning. Having just enjoyed the thrill o.... Read More

After Resting, Rusting in the Plague Year, I'm Coming Back

Jun 02, 2021 at 11:27 am by admin

Apologies to those who read this site faithfully over twelve years we've been publishing only to wonder if we had located to another planet when year 13 rolled around. The pas.... Read More

Kentuckians and Pearl Harbor Author to be in Clinton

Jun 01, 2021 at 03:57 pm by admin

Historian Berry Craig will be at the Historical & Genealogical Society on S. Washington Street in Clinton at 10:00 a.m on June 12th to discuss his new book, Kentuckians an.... Read More

SB 128: athletics or academics?

Mar 26, 2021 at 10:17 am by admin

Governor Beshear signed SB 128 into law this week. The bill sailed through both Houses with a minimum of fanfare. Cosponsored by Senators Wise (R - 16 Campbellsville ), D. Car.... Read More

Gray Ladies provided services,

Mar 05, 2021 at 03:47 pm by admin

March is Women's History Month, an annual recognition of the contributions of women to events in our history and contemporary society. The Hickman County Historical &.... Read More

Defund the Big Lies

Feb 23, 2021 at 09:52 am by admin

The "Big Lie" that the election was "stolen" from Donald J. Trump is only the most recent lie spread on cable shows, the internet, and radio that have given so many a crazy se.... Read More

Bill targeting sex crimes by police goes to House

Feb 23, 2021 at 09:42 am by admin

FRANKFORT - Legislation addressing sexual offenses committed by police officers while on duty passed the Kentucky Senate today by a 35-0 vote. The measure, known as Senate Bi.... Read More

KYTC District 1 Crews Taking on Round 3 of Extended Winter Snow and Ice Event

Feb 18, 2021 at 11:59 am by admin

PADUCAH, KY (Feb. 18, 2021)- - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 1 Snow-Fighters are taking on round 3 of an extended snow and ice event. Many of the region's co.... Read More

Socrates, Franklin, and the Charm of Truth

Feb 18, 2021 at 11:11 am by admin

This past year has been turbulent, filled with lies and a devastating pandemic. Underlying this has been political division, made worse by a total breakdown in civil, civic co.... Read More

The pursuit of justice is the business of a great nation

Feb 11, 2021 at 10:40 am by admin

If a conviction of a seditious president does not happen, House and Senate Democrats may push for a censure resolution to bar former President Donald Trump from holding future.... Read More

2013 Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Clinton first in West Kentucky to Support Industrial Hemp

Feb 01, 2021 at 10:29 am by admin

Editor's Note: February 2013 found Clinton to be the first in Western Kentucky to support hemp. The product has stuttered in recent years. CLINTON, KY. Feb. 5, 2013 - Last nig.... Read More

2012 Confused? Filing deadline for legislative seats remains murky

Feb 01, 2021 at 10:29 am by admin

Editor's Note: February 2012 proved that the General Assembly could mess with our heads 2/7/12 UPDATE - All deadlines have been moved to Friday afternoon by order of Franklin.... Read More

2011 Cooper named Asst. Super for Probation and Parole in Purchase

Feb 01, 2021 at 10:29 am by admin

Editor's Note: 2011 Things were calming down when our big story from the first week of February is a new commissioner for District 1 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2011) - Departmen.... Read More

2010 Recommended Highway Plan presented to General Assembly

Feb 01, 2021 at 10:29 am by admin

Envisions investment of nearly $11 billion in Kentucky transportation FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2010) - Gov. Steve Beshear's recommended Kentucky Highway Plan for fiscal years.... Read More

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Gates to Share John Deere Stock in Settlement

Sustainability: Thy Name is in the Death of a Water Pump

After Resting, Rusting in the Plague Year, I'm Coming Back

Kentuckians and Pearl Harbor Author to be in Clinton

SB 128: athletics or academics?

Gray Ladies provided services,

Defund the Big Lies

Bill targeting sex crimes by police goes to House

KYTC District 1 Crews Taking on Round 3 of Extended Winter Snow and Ice Event

Socrates, Franklin, and the Charm of Truth

The pursuit of justice is the business of a great nation

2013 Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Clinton first in West Kentucky to Support Industrial Hemp

2012 Confused? Filing deadline for legislative seats remains murky

2011 Cooper named Asst. Super for Probation and Parole in Purchase

2010 Recommended Highway Plan presented to General Assembly

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