Gaye Bencini: Hickman County Times Editor keeps going with humor, Facebook and lots of friends

May 26, 2017 at 01:34 pm by admin

Hickman County Times owner, publisher, editor, writer, photographer, duster in chief Gaye Bencini is a one woman journalism empire. Of course she is too modest to see it that.... Read More

PTHS students chosen for Governor's Scholars Program

Apr 19, 2017 at 03:53 pm by admin

Paducah Tilghman High School juniors Anna Grace McGee, Peyton Patel, Emery Wainscott, Taylor Willis, and Kaleb White have been chosen as scholars, and Jose Ricardo dos Remedio.... Read More

Can coal be revived with the stroke of a pen?

Mar 28, 2017 at 04:10 pm by admin

President Donald Trump with a stroke of a pen wiped out environmental rules put in place by President Obama toward the end of his administration. Trump's actions make it easie.... Read More

HCHS Drama Class performs Friday night

Mar 16, 2017 at 03:57 pm by admin

Hickman County High School's Drama Class will present "Parents Just Don't Understand" on Friday, March 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the HCHS gym. The play is under the direction of An.... Read More

PTHS speech team competes at state

Mar 16, 2017 at 03:57 pm by admin

Thirteen students from Paducah Tilghman competed in the 2017 KHSSL State Senior Championships on March 10-11. Seven of the team's entries advanced to the second day of competi.... Read More

Budget cuts to housing have local effect

Mar 16, 2017 at 03:57 pm by admin

Cuts to housing funds in the budget submitted by the Trump administration to Congress will have an effect on West Kentuckians. Among the cuts is a reduction in funds to Housin.... Read More

PTHS Mock Trial team finishes 13th out of 26 schools

Mar 16, 2017 at 03:57 pm by admin

The Paducah Tilghman High School Mock Trial Team competed at the Kentucky Mock Trial State Tournament on March 3 and 4. The team placed 13th overall out of 26 teams from acros.... Read More

Senate Bill 9 will change courts in Purchase

Feb 28, 2017 at 02:11 pm by admin

Senate Bill 9, which realigns judicial circuits, is set to for a vote on March 1st by the full Kentucky Senate. If it becomes law, there will be some big changes at courthous.... Read More

Commonwealth has a growing export industry

Feb 27, 2017 at 01:32 pm by admin

Kentucky export trade sets new record at $29 billion in 2016 Aerospace, motor vehicles and pharmaceuticals remain state's top exports Clinton, Ky. 2-27-2017 Kentucky's expor.... Read More

Across the miles: Wingo 4th graders skype with others

Feb 27, 2017 at 11:47 am by admin

Wingo Elementary 4th graders had the opportunity to talk with other 4th graders from Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas on Valentine's Day! According to 4th grade teacher,.... Read More

HCHS students skype with author

Feb 27, 2017 at 11:27 am by admin

Comprised of avid readers, members of the HCHS Book Club recently had the opportunity to meet Courtney C. Stevens, a successful young adult author. However, they didn't have t.... 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

Concerns that bill to separate county retirement from state goes farther

Feb 27, 2017 at 11:06 am by admin

I am a retiree of the Kentucky Retirement Systems' County Employees Retirement System(CERS), having invested 40 years of service to my communities as a police officer and depu.... Read More

Replace Obamacare with a better system - single payer health care

Feb 16, 2017 at 02:56 pm by admin

Senator Rand Paul said recently on Twitter that he was elected to repeal and replace Obamacare. The repeal part is turning out to be a sticky wicket when it is paired with th.... Read More

Leadership Students creative and sharing this Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2017 at 12:44 pm by admin

Graves County High School's leadership dynamics class, taught by Shanna Mills, is designed to develop, implement, and evaluate student leadership projects throughout the.... Read More