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Ten stories from 2015

Jan 01, 2016 at 03:29 pm by admin

Conway's decision not to appeal contrasts with Governor Wickliffe paper mill closes Comer predicts bright future for hemp Governor raises speed limit on Highway 80 Parkway.... Read More

Sharing Stories About the Black Patch

Nov 05, 2015 at 10:00 am by admin

The kitchen was my playground when I was a child. I wanted nothing more than to stand next to my Granny Smith or Mamaw Chilcutt at their stove, helping to stir the pot, and ad.... Read More

October a busy month for Graves County Homemakers.

Oct 12, 2015 at 01:43 pm by admin

Extension Homemakers Week is October 11-17. The County Officers and Club Presidents (and any County Committee Chairpersons who are able to attend) are asked to be at Mayfield.... Read More

Monster Truck Show at Graves County Fairgrounds

Oct 08, 2015 at 08:48 am by admin

October 7, 2015 - Racetrack Promotions will sponsor a Monster Truck Show at the Fairgrounds! The Fairgrounds will come alive with the sights and sounds of Monster Trucks battl.... Read More

Sneak Preview of Civil War Film at Columbus Civil War Days

Oct 07, 2015 at 04:08 pm by admin

Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. a new movie "Clarissa's War" will preview at Columbus Belmont State Park. The movie is based upon the book "This Time Forever" by Linda Swift ..... Read More

Governor raises speed limit between Mayfield and Murray and more

Oct 07, 2015 at 02:25 pm by admin

Gov. Beshear Announces Plan to Complete Widening of U.S. 68/KY 80; Raising Speed Limit on KY 80 West of Kentucky Lake MURRAY, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2015) - Governor Steve Beshear today.... Read More

PADD Picnic draws hundreds

Sep 29, 2015 at 08:06 am by admin

Over 260 guests gathered for the 2015 Purchase Area Development District Annual Fish Fry at Columbus Belmont Park on Thursday, September 22nd. Catfish fillets, barbecue and c.... Read More

Berea College and Knox County to be part of demo project

Sep 28, 2015 at 03:15 pm by admin

FACT SHEET: 10 Communities Named Rural IMPACT Demonstration Sites The Administration launches a national demonstration project to combat rural child poverty by forming a learn.... Read More

Still Room at 11th Annual Arts, Crafts, Book Fair

Sep 28, 2015 at 02:28 pm by admin

The Hickman County Friends of the Arts is in the planning stages for the 11th Annual Christmas Arts/Crafts/Book Fair set for Saturday, November 21st, in the gymnasium at the H.... Read More

COMER PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL HEMP IN SPEECH TO HEMP INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Sep 28, 2015 at 01:23 pm by admin

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Industrial hemp will cover tens of thousands of acres and generate thousands of jobs in Kentucky in the near future, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James C.... Read More

Prayers offered for police and emergency responders

Sep 24, 2015 at 03:07 pm by admin

Clinton, KY - September 22, 2015 - Over seventy people gathered on the Hickman County Courthouse lawn to pray for the safety of police and emergency responders in the aftermat.... Read More

Berry Craig meets a game changer

Sep 15, 2015 at 03:21 pm by admin

Western Kentucky labor activist and author Berry Craig poses with Scott Prouty -- the guy who caught Romney's "47 percent" crack on video. Craig's comment: "We crossed paths.... Read More

DPA hosts 5K for Ronald McDonald house

Sep 15, 2015 at 01:07 pm by admin

UNION CITY, TN- On your mark, get set....go to Discovery Park of America for its first 5K race, a Fun Run and the chance to meet Ronald McDonald in person! October the 3rd is.... Read More

Troublesome Trophies and Fragile Feathered Friends: Introduction to the Care of Historic Taxidermy

Sep 11, 2015 at 01:53 pm by admin

Troublesome Trophies and Fragile Feathered Friends: Introduction to the Care of Historic Taxidermy Taxidermy mounts are challenging composite artifacts susceptible to damage f.... Read More

WKMS interview: Heritage Days

Sep 03, 2015 at 02:50 pm by admin