Community and Regional News

Candidate Ron Leach visits Paducah

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

When Ron Leach shaved off his beard a month or so ago, his daughter asked him why. Hearing that he was going to run for office again after his defeat by Congressman Brett Guth.... Read More

Lampe named station manager for WKMS

Feb 02, 2016 at 03:45 pm by admin

Murray State President Bob Davies has named Chad Lampe as the new station manager of WKMS, effective February 1, 2016. Lampe served as the WKMS news director since 2007 and as.... Read More

Cadiz native named director of resorts

Jan 14, 2016 at 11:21 am by admin

John Rittenhouse Named Director of Resorts For Kentucky State Parks FRANKFORT, Ky. - John Rittenhouse, who served as the manager at two Kentucky State Park resorts, is the ne.... Read More

BRENT BURCHETT OF MURRAY NAMED DIRECTOR OF VALUE-ADDED PLANT PRODUCTION DIVISION

Jan 11, 2016 at 03:46 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles announced that Brent Burchett of Murray will serve as director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's D.... Read More

Hopkinsville - Sam Gaskins running for Congress 1st District

Jan 03, 2016 at 04:34 pm by admin

Democrat Sam Gaskins, of Hopkinsville, is running for the seat left open by the retirement of Rep. Ed Whitfield. Gaskins announced his candidacy December 1st on the steps of.... Read More

Ten stories from 2015

Jan 01, 2016 at 03:29 pm by admin

Conway's decision not to appeal contrasts with Governor Wickliffe paper mill closes Comer predicts bright future for hemp Governor raises speed limit on Highway 80 Parkway.... Read More

Sharing Stories About the Black Patch

Nov 05, 2015 at 10:00 am by admin

The kitchen was my playground when I was a child. I wanted nothing more than to stand next to my Granny Smith or Mamaw Chilcutt at their stove, helping to stir the pot, and ad.... Read More

October a busy month for Graves County Homemakers.

Oct 12, 2015 at 01:43 pm by admin

Extension Homemakers Week is October 11-17. The County Officers and Club Presidents (and any County Committee Chairpersons who are able to attend) are asked to be at Mayfield.... Read More

Monster Truck Show at Graves County Fairgrounds

Oct 08, 2015 at 08:48 am by admin

October 7, 2015 - Racetrack Promotions will sponsor a Monster Truck Show at the Fairgrounds! The Fairgrounds will come alive with the sights and sounds of Monster Trucks battl.... Read More

Sneak Preview of Civil War Film at Columbus Civil War Days

Oct 07, 2015 at 04:08 pm by admin

Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. a new movie "Clarissa's War" will preview at Columbus Belmont State Park. The movie is based upon the book "This Time Forever" by Linda Swift ..... Read More

Governor raises speed limit between Mayfield and Murray and more

Oct 07, 2015 at 02:25 pm by admin

Gov. Beshear Announces Plan to Complete Widening of U.S. 68/KY 80; Raising Speed Limit on KY 80 West of Kentucky Lake MURRAY, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2015) - Governor Steve Beshear today.... Read More

PADD Picnic draws hundreds

Sep 29, 2015 at 08:06 am by admin

Over 260 guests gathered for the 2015 Purchase Area Development District Annual Fish Fry at Columbus Belmont Park on Thursday, September 22nd. Catfish fillets, barbecue and c.... Read More

Berea College and Knox County to be part of demo project

Sep 28, 2015 at 03:15 pm by admin

FACT SHEET: 10 Communities Named Rural IMPACT Demonstration Sites The Administration launches a national demonstration project to combat rural child poverty by forming a learn.... Read More

Still Room at 11th Annual Arts, Crafts, Book Fair

Sep 28, 2015 at 02:28 pm by admin

The Hickman County Friends of the Arts is in the planning stages for the 11th Annual Christmas Arts/Crafts/Book Fair set for Saturday, November 21st, in the gymnasium at the H.... Read More

COMER PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL HEMP IN SPEECH TO HEMP INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Sep 28, 2015 at 01:23 pm by admin

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Industrial hemp will cover tens of thousands of acres and generate thousands of jobs in Kentucky in the near future, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James C.... Read More