Community and Regional News

Small hit on Eggner's Ferry Bridge

Aug 01, 2015 at 12:59 pm by admin

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet inspectors were gearing up to respond to a barge hit reported on the US 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge near Aurora, KY, this morning. However, a.... Read More

Clinton applies for grant to help housing complexes

Jul 31, 2015 at 12:25 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY July 30, 2015) - While candidates for state office in November roam the Purchase this week before the Fancy Farm Picnic, looking for hands to shake, babies to kis.... Read More

Riders & Rockabilly at DPA this weekend

Jul 22, 2015 at 02:41 pm by admin

UNION CITY, TN- Discovery Park of America is hosting the Riders and Rockabilly Fish Fry July 24th and 25th from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Train Depot on the grounds at Disco.... Read More

Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground for New Lake Barkley Bridge

Jul 22, 2015 at 02:16 pm by admin

CADIZ, Ky. (July 22, 2015) - Governor Steve Beshear, flanked by state and local leaders, today ceremonially broke ground for a new bridge on Lake Barkley - the second of the.... Read More

Electric utility settlement allows smaller than requested increases

Jun 30, 2015 at 03:20 pm by admin

PSC Approves Settlement in KU, LG&E Rate Cases No increase in LG&E electric rates; LG&E gas, KU electric rate hikes reduced FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2015) - The.... Read More

Young Historians Research Local History

Jun 09, 2015 at 04:03 pm by admin

Hickman County eighth graders presented research on the Trail of Tears, the early history of their county - the first of the Jackson Purchase Counties and of little Columbus,.... Read More

New Program Provides Relief for Struggling Families while Increasing Efficiency of Tax Collection

May 27, 2015 at 03:55 pm by admin

(Clinton, Kentucky, May 21, 2015) - Hickman County Attorney, Jason Batts, announced that the office has now fully implemented a new program designed to assist those families s.... Read More

Disney animated classic characters come to life in Graves Co. High School's Curtain Call at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9

May 07, 2015 at 11:10 am by admin

Disney cartoons have been a part of American life for nearly a century! Enjoy great animated Disney characters, scenes, and songs throughout the years as they come to life via.... Read More

What the Research Says About "Right to Work" laws

Apr 15, 2015 at 01:10 pm by admin

Report touches on lack of employment growth and lower wages in RTW states The effort to promote "right to work" laws with local governments in Kentucky is founded on claims ab.... Read More

Golden Age of Hickman County "The Difficult Years" now out

Apr 09, 2015 at 02:36 pm by admin

LaDonna Latham is a student of local history. As a past president of the Hickman County Historical & Genealogical Society, Latham has cataloged much of the history of this.... Read More

Heritage Week Celebration Planned

Apr 08, 2015 at 02:13 pm by admin

Hickman County is no ordinary place. A century ago its western edge was kidnapped by the river, and sent to live with Missouri. Columbus was a Confederate stronghold yet it co.... Read More

West KY popcorn goes out to the ballgame this summer

Apr 07, 2015 at 09:34 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. - This baseball season, you can add Kentucky Proud Popcorn to your starting lineup of Kentucky Proud foods and snacks at minor league parks in Florence, Lexingt.... Read More

Help for Kentucky Counties to become work ready

Apr 02, 2015 at 09:42 am by admin

Free Kentucky Work Ready Communities Best Practices Summit April 29 will help counties prepare for economic growthLt. Gov. Crit Luallen to deliver keynote addressFRANKFORT, Ky.... Read More

Hickman County's First Work Ready Community Meeting held in Clinton

Apr 02, 2015 at 09:37 am by admin

Hickman County Judge Kenny Wilson is wholeheartedly committed to getting Hickman County named a Work Ready Community. To begin the process, Judge Wilson invited local leaders.... Read More

Ballard and Marshall designated Work Ready Communities in Progress.

Mar 02, 2015 at 01:45 pm by admin

Governor Steve Beshear has announced that Ballard County and Marshall County have been certified as a Kentucky Work Ready Communities In-Progress. The Kentucky Work Ready Comm.... Read More