Community and Regional News

Budget has 14th round of cuts since 2008

Apr 02, 2014 at 06:47 pm by admin

While it is good to see the chambers of the General Assembly come together to pass a budget, the new budget falls short of what it will take to make needed progress in Kentuck.... Read More

River counties get refurbished computers

Mar 12, 2014 at 04:30 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 11, 2014) – In a recent partnership between the Commonwealth Office of Broadband Outreach and Development and the Office of Regional Outreach at Murray S.... Read More

Mission Blitz 2014 -One County's Experience

Mar 06, 2014 at 11:45 am by admin

  (Clinton, KY) - On Saturday March 1st, forty volunteers from Hickman County United Methodist Churches gathered at the Young Center. After a light breakfast, many dispersed.... Read More

“Wow! What a Winter!” 2014 Photo Contest On

Mar 06, 2014 at 11:45 am by admin

  (Clinton, KY March 3, 2014) – Got a great picture of this historically cold and snowy winter 2014? A photo snapped of a cozy scene during a storm? Family, friends, pets pla.... Read More

Kentucky counties make DRA distressed list

Feb 26, 2014 at 02:52 pm by admin

Delta Regional Commission’s list of distressed counties includes Kentucky counties. “To be deemed distressed, counties and parishes must meet one of the following criteria:An.... Read More

Bridges project contract let

Feb 20, 2014 at 08:36 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Governor Steve Beshear announced the award of a contract to build the first of the much-anticipated twin Lake Bridges in the tourism-rich Jackson Purchase of.... Read More

Farm Bill Reauthorizes Delta Regional Authority

Feb 06, 2014 at 12:06 pm by admin

  Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill, State Co-Chairman Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, and the governors of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and.... Read More

2.6 earthquake hits West Kentucky

Jan 27, 2014 at 08:34 am by admin

We reported that a recent study by the USGS said that the New Madrid Fault is still active. The new report contradicts an earlier study that opined that the New Madrid Fault w.... Read More

Annual Celebration of the Life of Dr. King held in Clinton

Jan 13, 2014 at 02:21 pm by admin

  (Clinton, KY January 20, 2014) - Moore's Chapel AME Church was the starting point for a prayer walk to the Hickman County Courthouse. After prayer, the walkers returned.... Read More

Center Point Rehab Center Director named Woman of Achievement

Dec 08, 2013 at 02:19 pm by admin

Thelma Hunter, Director of Center Point Rehabilitation Center for Men, has been selected as the Paducah Business and Professional Women's Organization, Inc., as their 2013-201.... Read More

270 to be joined by new area code 364 in February

Dec 03, 2013 at 11:19 am by admin

Two Months to 10-Digit Dialing in Western Kentucky PSC urges caregivers to assist those who may have difficulty with new calling rules that take effect in February 2014 &nbs.... Read More

Too good to pass up: Take a gander at this turkey

Nov 27, 2013 at 02:47 pm by admin

Lowes Elementary School first-year principal Marc Mavigliano surprised students at the school’s Thanksgiving program when he peaked out from under his hat to reveal that.... Read More

29! Biggest Leadership Class ever signs up for Hickman County Chamber program

Sep 08, 2013 at 03:55 pm by admin

Row 1: Lisa Fujisawa, Haley-Marie Ellegood, Stacy Fujisawa, Amber Florence, Kristen Boaz, Jesse Broyles. Row 2: Brooke Jackson, Alisha Samuel, Kinsey Lock, Madison Ward, Max J.... Read More

Cook Report moves Senate race to "toss up"

Aug 02, 2013 at 02:27 pm by admin

Fulton County - unhappy unemployment news

Jul 16, 2013 at 11:23 am by admin

Fulton County leads region and state in unemployment at 18.1% According to one computation released by the state, Fulton County has the highest unemployment rate in the state.... Read More