Donation helps WKCTC reach School of Art & Design goal

Aug 21, 2014 at 11:02 am by admin

PADUCAH, KY (August 15, 2014) - A $400,000 donation from the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation has helped West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) reach its $2.5.... Read More

Grimes office opens in Paducah

Aug 02, 2014 at 07:23 am by admin

The Grimes campaign opened a campaign office in Paducah this morning. The office is the latest in a group of offices located around the state. The new office, located in the f.... Read More

Restored Coca Cola building to house microbrewery

Jul 24, 2014 at 02:56 pm by admin

Paducah developers Ed and Meagan Musselman are bringing a dream to life. Their work continues on the old Coca-Cola building in Paducah. Ed Musselman told the Jackson Purchase.... Read More

Coming for Fancy Farm Picnic? Take some time to explore the Jackson Purchase

Jul 15, 2014 at 03:10 pm by admin

Coming down to the farthest corner of the state for barbecue and bombast? Why not get away from the madding crowd by visiting places unconnected to politics? Here are a few.... Read More

Master Sgt. Aaron C. Torian, 36, of Paducah, Ky

Feb 20, 2014 at 08:36 am by admin

Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of a Kentucky Marine FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18 2014) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky Marine who died whi.... Read More

Center Point Rehab Center Director named Woman of Achievement

Dec 08, 2013 at 02:19 pm by admin

Thelma Hunter, Director of Center Point Rehabilitation Center for Men, has been selected as the Paducah Business and Professional Women's Organization, Inc., as their 2013-201.... Read More

McCracken Unionists condemn abolitionists and secessionists

Mar 05, 2013 at 01:26 pm by admin

       On this date in 1863, McCracken County Union supporters were in high spirits following their “large and respectable meeting” in Pa.... Read More

Dippin' Dots lives again

Jan 15, 2013 at 02:34 pm by admin

    FRANKFORT Ky. (Jan. 15, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Dippin’ Dots LLC plans to expand operations in Paducah, creating 30 new, ful.... Read More

There are ways to deal with gun violence - here's eight suggestions

Jan 09, 2013 at 04:07 pm by admin

  Clinton, KY - January 9, 2013) - The horrendous murders of small children, their teachers, principal and guidance counselor at a school in a town in Connecticut before.... Read More

Changing rules for federal programs impact rural areas

Jan 09, 2013 at 02:04 pm by admin

  New Federal Rules Will Define West Kentucky's   Jackson Purchase as Frontier (West Kentucky Journal, January 9, 2013, Clinton, KY) - The urban Washington D.... Read More

Kentucky Native Soldier: Lt. Col. John D. Loftis

Nov 09, 2012 at 08:16 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2012) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Acc.... Read More

Jeanie Embry, Candidate for Paducah City Commission, Issues Challenge To Other Candidates

Oct 30, 2012 at 12:30 pm by admin

  Paducah, KY – October 26, 2012 – As the Paducah City’s budget becomes more strained and deficits increase, less funding will be available to meet bas.... Read More

PTHS student Bobby Caldwell honored

Oct 24, 2012 at 04:52 pm by admin

(Paducah, KY, October 19, 2012) - Paducah Tilghman High School (PTHS) senior Bobby Caldwell has been named an Outstanding Participant in the 2013 National Achievement Scholars.... Read More

Paducah student's work judged best poster for Public Service Recognition Week

Oct 04, 2012 at 02:55 pm by admin

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed the week of Oct. 1 as Public Service Recognition Week in Kentucky.  Initiated national.... Read More

Paducah candidates encourage student participation

Sep 26, 2012 at 09:00 pm by admin

(Paducah, KY) - City Commission candidates, along with mayoral candidate Gayle Kaler, encouraged PTHS students to be active as voters and citizens at Monday's candidates forum.... Read More