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Medicaid--Beyond Doctor Visits

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by Leslie McColgin

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live in Freedom with Dignity   "I am a proud, attractive African American Gentleman.  When I was born, God gave me a gift:&n.... Read More

Indenture-The Reconstruction Era in Hickman County

Jul 04, 2022 at 02:52 pm by admin

Indenture in colonial America was a popular way for immigrants who could ill afford passage from the old country to the new world. Employers provided transportation in return.... Read More

Mayfield's newest mural a tribute to garment industry

Dec 13, 2021 at 12:25 pm by admin

June 14, 2012 (Mayfield, KY) The second mural in the new series of murals planned by Mayor Teresa Cantrell will be completed this Saturday. The mural will be located on the w.... Read More

Retired Courier Journal reporter pens 200th Hickman County Anniversary Proclamation

Sep 27, 2021 at 12:06 pm by admin

Former Courier Journal reporter, Ira Simmons, penned the proclamation commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first county of the Kentucky Jackson Purchase. The proclamati.... Read More

Early history of Hickman County

Sep 27, 2021 at 11:52 am by admin

Once the entire Kentucky portion of the Jackson Purchase was Hickman County. Andrew Jackson and Isaac Shelby set this story in motion when they negotiated The Chickasaw Treat.... Read More

Homegrown Heroes Remembered During 200th Celebration

Sep 17, 2021 at 03:14 pm by admin

Our country has been protected and served by many men and women throughout its history. As we have recently remembered 9/11and as we approach our county's bicentennial celeb.... Read More

Laura's Dream: big enough for a county to share

Aug 14, 2021 at 11:00 am by admin

Sometimes a dream is so big it pulls a whole county into it. Such was the dream Hickman County librarian Laura Poole who envisioned a children's museum in Paducah. Funding was.... Read More

KDP Chair Colmon Elridge to headline Music and Mimosas Event

Jul 26, 2021 at 10:02 am by admin

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Colmon Elridge, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party, will be Master of Ceremonies at our exciting new event the morning of the Fancy Farm Pi.... Read More

Riverport funding includes Fulton and Paducah

Jul 15, 2021 at 01:43 pm by admin

Governor Beshear Announces Funding for Riverport Improvements Five riverports awarded $500,000 in grants for critical repairs, equipment FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 15, 2021) - Gov..... Read More

Clardy receives regional history award

Oct 23, 2020 at 10:49 am by admin

The Jackson Purchase Historical Society announced that Brian K. Clardy, Associate Professor of History at Murray State University, has received the Dr. Lonnie E. Maness Award.... Read More

Extended Closure of U.S. 51 Ohio River 'Cairo' Bridge to Start Saturday, Aug. 1

Jul 30, 2020 at 03:06 pm by admin

Bridge to remain closed for approximately 30 days PADUCAH, Ky. (July 29, 2020) -- As a reminder, a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a 30-day c.... Read More

To the PSC- "Please listen to the public cry of the people of Middlesboro"

Jul 30, 2020 at 12:16 pm by admin

Middlesboro residents are pouring out their hearts to the Public Service Commission in handwritten letters, letters typed on letterhead stationary, in form letters and emails..... Read More

Air Quality Warning Issued

Jun 28, 2020 at 04:16 pm by admin

A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert will reach the southern U.S. within a few days FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2020) - On Friday, the Kentucky Department for Public Heal.... Read More

Her name was Hanna and she was sold to settle a debt.

Jun 28, 2020 at 03:32 pm by admin

One hundred seventy nine years ago on the day after Independence Day, an auction was held on the Hickman County Courthouse steps in the county seat of Clinton. It wasn't that.... Read More

Baptist Health implements temporary visitor restrictions

Mar 10, 2020 at 03:52 pm by admin

(Paducah, Ky.) March 10, 2020 -- Baptist Health is closely monitoring the evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates. In an abundance of caution, Baptist Health has activat.... Read More