Education

Kentucky college-going rates increase to highest level recorded

Dec 22, 2011 at 03:42 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2011) — More than 63 percent of Kentucky’s public high school Class of 2010 has enrolled in college – the highest percentage on reco.... Read More

Graves school board nominates Whitaker for KSBA directorship

Dec 19, 2011 at 11:38 am by admin

(Mayfield KY Dec. 19, 2011)– The Graves County Board of Education at its Dec. 15 meeting nominated one of its own, board member Kelly Whitaker, for a statewide at-larg.... Read More

Graves student shines in Regional Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Spelling Bee

Dec 09, 2011 at 02:30 pm by admin

SPELL SUCCESS – Graves County Central Elementary second grader Sydnee Davis recently placed sixth in the grades 1-2 division of the Second Annual Regional Deaf and Hard-.... Read More

Tilghman Students Selected for PaxtonScholars Program

Dec 06, 2011 at 10:35 am by admin

Paducah Tilghman juniors Adrianna Matchem, Latonya Taylor, Kamari Turnley, and Rometta Washington have been selected by the McCracken County Community Career Endowment (MCCCE).... Read More

Lowes Elementary School announces fundraiser totals

Dec 06, 2011 at 10:06 am by admin

COMMUNITY SUPPORT – Lowes Elementary School recently presented one of its students with a $3,000 check. The proceeds came from a benefit auction for which each grade at.... Read More

AdaptiVolt at Murray State University proves energy savings in only six months

Dec 02, 2011 at 10:21 am by admin

MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University (MSU) announces the results of a six-month measurement and verification period of its AdaptiVolt™ Volt/VAR Optimization syste.... Read More

Graves High ag students excel on KCCT test as well as in ag curriculum

Nov 15, 2011 at 02:03 pm by admin

AG STUDENTS SHOW VERSATILITY – Graves County High School agriculture teachers Kelvin Howard (left) and Richard Horn stand in front of a greenhouse under construction o.... Read More

Hickman County Bar supports high school mock trial team

Nov 07, 2011 at 11:09 am by admin

The Hickman County Bar Association showed its support for the Hickman County High School's Mock Trial Team by donating a notebook to each student to be used for the competitio.... Read More

Graves County students sing for local nursing homes

Nov 05, 2011 at 11:02 am by admin

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 c.... Read More

Murray State University at highest enrollment ever

Nov 03, 2011 at 03:50 pm by admin

Murray State University experiences a six percent increase over the past two years Preliminary figures for Fall 2011 show MSU up overall, and in new freshmen, transfers and i.... Read More

Graves County Schools’ PAC photo show deemed successful

Nov 03, 2011 at 03:44 pm by admin

PHOTO FINISH – The Graves County Schools’ Performing Arts Center’s Sprockets Photography Show was held during October. PAC manager Donna Gream said she was p.... Read More

The College Affordability Crunch in Kentucky

Nov 02, 2011 at 03:36 pm by admin

A decade of rising tuition, inadequate need-based financial aid and mounting student debt in Kentucky  A decade of state budget cuts in higher education, rising tuitio.... Read More

Laura Ferguson Waterfield Governmental Studies Scholarship created

Oct 05, 2011 at 03:56 pm by admin

MURRAY, Ky. — A new scholarship has been established at Murray State University to honor the political contributions of Laura Ferguson Waterfield and to encourage talent.... Read More

Faculty member to present Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in recital

Oct 04, 2011 at 03:50 pm by admin

  MURRAY, Ky. — Dr. Sue-Jean Park, Murray State University assistant professor of violin and viola, Dr. Sue-Jean Park, will present a recital on Tuesday, Oct. 11,.... Read More

Graves County Schools host Nashville Predator representatives

Sep 30, 2011 at 04:42 pm by admin

 The Graves County Schools hosted several marketing representatives of the Nashville Predators National Hockey League team Monday, Sept. 26. Pictured at left, Angela Pear.... Read More