Community and Regional News

Young Historians 2017: Studying history in 7th grade earns rewards and cupcakes

May 16, 2017 at 11:18 am by admin

What do Loretta Lynn, Lou Gehrig, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe and Secretariat have in common? Besides all being famous, their lives were profiled in speeches and power point.... Read More

JPHS to meet in Fancy Farm Saturday

Apr 19, 2017 at 03:45 pm by admin

How St. Jerome Church became the focal point for the Fancy Farm community in west Kentucky will be the featured program for the Jackson Purchase Historical Society spring meet.... Read More

PSC Approves Big Rivers Electric Solar Energy Projects

Apr 11, 2017 at 09:48 am by admin

FRANKFORT, KY - The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a proposal by Big Rivers Electric Corp. to build seven small solar power facilities across its servic.... Read More

One More Chance: Last PSC Public Meeting in KU, LG&E Rate Cases

Mar 16, 2017 at 03:57 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 13, 2017) - The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold public meetings in Louisville, Lexington, and Madisonville to present information and.... Read More

PADD Report: 1641 seniors receive food in January 2017

Mar 01, 2017 at 09:28 am by admin

The USDA reported on Oct 11, 2016 - Among U.S. households with children under age 18: 83.4 percent were food secure in 2015. In 8.8 percent of households with children, only a.... Read More

Mayfield, Benton and Graves awarded grants from state

Mar 01, 2017 at 09:11 am by admin

On February 16, 2017, Governor Bevin announced $1.3 million in recreation trail grants. The City of Mayfield was one of the recipients, receiving $49,766 for the Kess Creek Wa.... Read More

Former Governor Martha Layne Collins addresses local officials

Feb 28, 2017 at 02:50 pm by admin

Governor Martha Layne Collins spoke to local officials at the monthly Purchase Area Development District meeting on February 27, 2017. Collins became the new Foundation Execu.... Read More

SB 214 changes to net metering, fees for rooftop solar

Feb 27, 2017 at 11:21 am by admin

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth sent out an action alert this morning about a bill on fast track to approval. If you've ever considered solar panels (or you have them already.... Read More

Verso Incorporated (Verso Paper) Reinvents Corporation for Profits in 2017

Feb 14, 2017 at 03:36 pm by admin

Verso Inc. has been through a tough two years of bankruptcy, market collapses, and an uncontained global future for its products. That's the bad news. The good news is that la.... Read More

Fulton County Dems eat, meet, greet in Hickman

Feb 05, 2017 at 05:48 pm by admin

Friday evening fourteen members of the Fulton County Democratic Committee met in Hickman to eat, laugh and along the way talk some politics. Committee chair Brad Wiley provid.... Read More

Beaver Dam rest area: You can hold it to July, can't you?

Jan 19, 2017 at 03:47 pm by admin

Finance Cabinet issues new request for proposal, responses due March 8 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 19, 2017) - The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet's Department for Facili.... Read More

WK Parkway Beaver Dam Center closes in contract snafu

Jan 09, 2017 at 10:13 am by admin

Beaver Dam rest area on Western Kentucky Parkway closed temporarilyUnsuccessful bid process prompts temporary closure FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2017)--A popular rest stop on.... Read More

Chess tournament set for January 21st

Jan 05, 2017 at 02:11 pm by admin

The Graves County Scholastic Chess Tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at Graves County Central Elementary School, behind the Board of Education office at 2290 State.... Read More

Jackson Purchase Historical Society honors Calloway County patriot Lt. Nathaniel G. Hale Saturday, January 14, at the National Guard Armory, in Murray

Jan 04, 2017 at 08:48 am by admin

Editor's Update: Bill Mulligan announced that January 13th will be First Lieutenant Nathaniel G. Hale/Calloway National Guard Day in recognition both of Lt. Hale who died Janu.... Read More

Kentuckiana rally planned for January 21st

Jan 03, 2017 at 02:43 pm by admin

Louisville Metro Hall 527 W. Jefferson Street (Northwest corner of 5th and Jefferson) The Rally to Move Forward Saturday, January 21, 2017 10 AM - 12 Noon Featuring Local.... Read More