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It was all smiles at McCracken Dem HQ Friday evening

All but two of Dem ticket appear in Paducah Friday before election

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November 5, 2011

By:

Mary Potter

On the last campaign swing through the Purchase, Governor and his slate whipped up enthusiasm among activists.

...Alison Lundergan Grimes told the crowd to remember their ABC’s on Election Day...

A for Abramson

B for Beshear

C for Conway

D for Democrat

E for Edelen

F for Farmer

G for Grimes

H for Hollenbach

(Nov. 7, 2011)- Editor's note: Got a message from Bob Farmer this morning that the ABC idea was his, not Alison's.

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Sheriff Jon Hayden behind Gov. Beshear - part of the political dynamics

The Art of Political Campaign Timing: End Game Dynamics

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November 5, 2011

By:

Ivan Potter - analysis

Every political campaign is different, yet the same. Reality is often defined within the parameters of the candidate’s record, sex, religious beliefs, amount of money raised, geographical base, or general attitude toward people and the use of political power.

Almost never in the world of new age media is the term ”TIME” used to describe how a campaign functions

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Sgt Joshua Wilson and son, Garrett Wilson

Soldier's homecoming surprises children

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November 5, 2011

By:

Paul Schaumburg, Graves County Schools

“DADDY!” – That was the one word reaction from Garrett Wilson when his father, Staff Sgt. Joshua Wilson of the Kentucky National Guard, walked into Garrett’s fifth grade classroom at Graves County Central Elementary School recently, two days ahead of schedule.

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Governor signs Paducah collector's autograph sheet.

Collector gets fourteenth governor’s signature

Posted on:

November 5, 2011

By:

Mary Potter

Collector Ray Hensel of Paducah was on hand Friday evening at Democratic headquarters in Paducah to meet Governor Steve Beshear- not so much as a fan, but as a collector of political memorabilia.

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Four Western Kentucky airports share in funding for weather systems

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November 5, 2011

Cadiz, Mayfield, Hartford and Gilbertsville and ten other airports will receive new weather detection technology

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Graves County students sing for local nursing homes

Posted on:

November 5, 2011

By:

Paul Schaumburg, Graves County Schools

SHARING THEIR SONGS – The "Sedalia Singers," a fifth and sixth grade choir from Sedalia Elementary School, recently visited three area nursing homes to share musical cheer with the residents. The choir performed at Heritage Manor, Mills Health and Rehab, and Green Acres Nursing Home.

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Dippin' Dots files for bankruptcy

Posted on:

November 5, 2011

By:

Mary Potter, West Kentucky Journal

Editor's Note: This story ran on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The company is coming back from the brink. (see related story)

Dippin' Dots, headquartered in Paducah, filed for bankruptcy protection when the company could not work out debt payments to Regions Bank.

The company has 200 permanent employees, adding around 300 in summer months.

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