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2011 - Mayfield company to expand

Jun 24, 2011 at 06:48 pm by admin

Yes. This is THE candle factory that collapsed. Present Governor Beshear's father celebrated its opening. Home fragrance company to create 16 new jobs, invest more than $2.5.... Read More

Ft. Knox Soldier: Sgt. James Harvey

Jun 24, 2011 at 06:41 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 22, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According.... Read More

Kentucky's state song originally told sad slave story

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

The choice of My Old Kentucky Home as the state anthem must stand as the greatest irony in the history of state songs.  Stephen Foster’s homage to Uncle Tom&rsquo.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: A grand night for singing

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

  McCracken Court of Appeals Judge Shea Nickell gave his usual stirring rendition of the National Anthem. Nickell, an accomplished singer, is a staple at political and c.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: Todd Hollenbach – Dems the positive party

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Todd Hollenbach has been in the Purchase so many times he should get honorary citizenship.  Sometimes he comes alone, driving in for small events, other times Dad comes a.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: Adam Edelan – social contract means remembering the forgotten

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Adam Edelan, one of the up and coming candidates of the Democratic Party, is no stranger to statewide politics. He served as Steve Beshear’s chief of staff and has trave.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: Allison Lundergan Grimes – keep the ballot box open for all

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Allison Lundergan Grimes got the biggest applause of the evening according to those who listen for these things. Certainly, her seating between Calloway Democratic legends Z..... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: Jack Conway – going after the “Bully from Burkesville”

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Attorney General Jack Conway ran this time last year for US Senate unsuccessfully against come-out-of-nowhere candidate Rand Paul. Conway was defeated by Paul in a race that r.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: Jerry Abramson – a travelogue of campaigning

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson gave the keynote address Friday evening representing the top of the ticket for Dems. His running mate, Governor Steve Beshear,.... Read More

Farmington Elementary has a new principal

Jun 08, 2011 at 02:11 pm by admin

Matt Madding is the new principal at Farmington Elementary School. The school’s site-based decision-making council selected him in a meeting early Wednesday morning, Jun.... Read More

PSC Sets Public Meetings in Water Service Corp. Case

Jun 08, 2011 at 02:00 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 1, 2011) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold public meetings this month in Middlesboro and Clinton to receive comments on a req.... Read More

Galbraith campaign reaches 5000 signatures

May 31, 2011 at 04:12 pm by admin

Gatewood Galbraith and running mate Dea Riley need 5000 signatures on a petition to get their slate on November's ballot as an independent slate for governor and lieutenant go.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Soldier: Staff Sgt. Edward D. Mills Jr.

May 31, 2011 at 02:39 pm by admin

   FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 31, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of this Fort Campbell soldier, one of six who died while supporting Ope.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Soldier: Staff Sgt. Ergin V. Osman

May 31, 2011 at 02:32 pm by admin

   FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 31, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of this Fort Campbell soldier, one of six who died while supporting Ope.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Soldier: 1st Lt. John M. Runkle

May 31, 2011 at 02:25 pm by admin

   FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 31, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of this Fort Campbell soldier, one of six who died while supporting Ope.... Read More