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Kentuckians using less electricity - and less coal

Jun 13, 2018 at 01:41 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--Coal is still the primary fuel source for electricity generation in Kentucky, but the demand for coal-fired power is waning. That was the word from Kentucky Public.... Read More

State Leasing Amphitheater at My Old Kentucky Home State Park to Nelson County

Feb 14, 2018 at 02:47 pm by admin

And so it begins... The Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet announced today that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is leasing the amphitheater at My Old Kentucky Home State Park to.... Read More

House Concurrent Resolution 35 urges federal action on hemp

Feb 14, 2018 at 11:15 am by admin

Kentucky legislators in the House will vote today on HCR 35. The Resolution which is not law - but a statement of principle, urges the federal government to stop treating hemp.... Read More

Rare ADD History Document Found

Feb 12, 2018 at 04:38 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY- February 14, 2018) - Recently I found buried deep in my personal archives of Kentucky state planning documents, an important document on the early formation of t.... Read More

Local libraries to take a hit in KY budget

Jan 31, 2018 at 03:20 pm by admin

Librarians across the state of Kentucky are expressing alarm about Governor Bevin's budget. If not changed, all state funds to public libraries will stop. That could mean the.... Read More

Anniversary of Women's March in Paducah draws 100

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

(Paducah KY- Sunday, January 21, 2018) - A year ago, the Women's March was a worldwide phenomena as the largest demonstration in history. Around the world, thousands marched t.... Read More

Trump and the Dance with NAFTA and TPP

Oct 09, 2017 at 11:50 am by admin

The fate of the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) is resting on the edge of a Midwestern rusty knife edge. The fate of another trade deal may be a predictor of NAFTA's fa.... Read More

Labor Parade - unions turn out in Paducah

Sep 06, 2017 at 03:03 pm by admin

Organized labor marched in an hour-long parade through downtown Paducah on Labor Day. Floats, flatbeds, big trucks, fancy cars and the Shriners made a long line on a perfect S.... Read More

State employees, teachers to take brunt of pension crisis

Sep 06, 2017 at 01:37 pm by admin

At a recent meeting of the Purchase Area Development District, a powerpoint presentation showed the levels of funding for the eight retirement programs run by the state. The o.... Read More

Chandler to PADD: Kentucky near bottom in health outcomes

Sep 05, 2017 at 09:03 am by admin

Meeting, greeting, laughing and speaking with old friends, Ben Chandler looked like a man having a very good time being back in Western Kentucky. He saw many who supported his.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Soldier: Sgt. Dillon C. Baldridge

Aug 22, 2017 at 10:56 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2017) - Cpl Dillon C. Baldridge, age 22, of Youngsville, North Carolina. was one of three soldiers who died June 10, 2017 of gunshot wounds. Cpl. Bald.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Soldier: Sgt. Eric M. Houck

Aug 22, 2017 at 10:56 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2017) - Sgt. William M. Bays, 29, of Barstow California, was one of three soldiers who died June 10, 2017 of gunshot wounds. Gov. Matt Bevin today re.... Read More

Ft. Campbell Soldier: Sgt. William M. Bays

Aug 22, 2017 at 10:56 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2017) - Sgt. William M. Bays, 29, of Barstow California, was one of three soldiers who died June 10, 2017 of gunshot wounds. Gov. Matt Bevin today re.... Read More

Eclipse Euphoria Erupts Everywhere

Aug 08, 2017 at 03:59 pm by admin

Kentucky - August 2017 If you haven't heard of the GREAT ECLIPSE OF 2017, then you are living in a bunker out in the wilds of Hickman County without wifi, cell service or a te.... Read More

Kentucky one of 20 states to see sharp rise in Alzheimer's disease

Jul 21, 2017 at 06:39 pm by admin

SEVERITY OF FUTURE DEMENTIA BURDEN REVEALED IN 20 STATES INCLUDING KENTUCKY Additional resources, training, and education are needed LONDON, July 19, 2017 -- According to new.... Read More