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Charter schools, education standards, religion on the menu for 2017 General Assembly

Feb 05, 2017 at 05:18 pm by admin

General Assembly reconvenes on Tuesday in Frankfort. The body is expected to take up bills that will change public education in some serious ways. SB 1 related to education.... Read More

Wingo students use math in crime scene investigations

Feb 02, 2017 at 01:44 pm by admin

Wingo Elementary sixth graders recently became Crime Scene Investigators when they entered math class. According to math teacher Jessica McClure, the classroom door was cover.... Read More

Top lobbying firms get lion's share of lobby bucks

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:08 pm by admin

While there are more lobbying interests represented in Frankfort, the number of lobbyists has decreased by eight percent in the past 10 years, indicating the growth of lobbyin.... Read More

Lobbying in KY hits all time high in 2016

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:03 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists pursuing their interests with the General Ass.... Read More

Wingo students practice bicycle safety

Jan 25, 2017 at 03:30 pm by admin

Bicycle Safety was the focus during physical education class for Wingo 4th & 5th graders recently. Students had the opportunity to participate in a Bicycle Safety Rodeo..... Read More

Baptist Health Paducah to dedicate the John and Loree Eckstein NICU Feb. 13

Jan 24, 2017 at 01:53 pm by admin

(Paducah, Ky.) Jan. 24, 2017 -- When the expanded NICU opens next month at Baptist Health Paducah, it will have a new name - the John and Loree Eckstein Neonatal Intensive Car.... Read More

News Summary: Women's Protest March Against New President

Jan 23, 2017 at 06:21 am by admin

News Summary (January 21, 2017) Wow! Over 500,000 women gathered in Washington D.C. on this day to send a direct message to the newly elected 45th President of the United Stat.... Read More

Wingo students participate in pillowcase project

Jan 23, 2017 at 06:17 am by admin

Wingo Elementary 3-6th graders recently participated in "The Pillowcase Project" which is sponsored by Disney. Choy Perry, Red Cross Representative visited the school to in.... Read More

Jerry Abramson: Life after the White House

Jan 19, 2017 at 03:31 pm by admin

As power of the White House is being transferred over to the Republicans, a well known Kentucky Democrat, Jerry Abramson is coming home. For the past several years, Abramson h.... Read More

Senate Bill 107 codifies removal of boards by governor

Jan 13, 2017 at 02:36 pm by admin

The uproar over U of L's Board of Trustees replacement by Governor Bevin resulted in the University of Louisville being placed on probation by accrediting agency SACS, the Sou.... Read More

Whoa, Nellie. Kentucky House and Senate GOP ragin' bulls

Jan 05, 2017 at 02:47 pm by admin

Hold on to your hats - this is going to be quite a year in Kentucky politics. Republicans finally in charge of the House and Senate are acting like bulls escaping from 90 year.... Read More

PSC reduces gas company increase

Jan 05, 2017 at 01:46 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2016) - The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a proposed settlement in Columbia Gas of Kentucky's rate case, contingent on Col.... 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

Senator Stan Humphries previews 2017 General Assembly

Jan 02, 2017 at 12:14 pm by admin

Editor's Note: Humphries was 75% right. Social issues are on the front burner in the House. (Mayfield KY, December 19, 2016) - Senator Stan Humphries, who represents counties.... Read More

Elkins takes on Calloway Library Board

Dec 21, 2016 at 03:03 pm by admin

Editor's Note: Judge Larry Elkins is in an ongoing dispute with the Calloway County Library Board over plans to build on their facilities. To make a long story short, Elkins d.... Read More