Purple Toad Winery named Winemaker of the Year

Jun 02, 2017 at 10:51 am by admin

FRANKFORT (June 1, 2017) -- Allen Dossey, owner of Purple Toad Winery near Paducah, was named Winemaker of the Year at the recent Indy International Wine Competition at Purdue.... Read More

Purchase Area one of three groups awarded for elder abuse prevention

Jun 02, 2017 at 10:40 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 2, 2017) - Three community groups have received awards for their work to stop elder abuse. The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), within the.... Read More

MADD Camp, a free arts camp for 5-9th graders, is back for 3rd year

Jun 02, 2017 at 09:56 am by admin

(Clinton, KY) - Fifth through ninth graders will get a chance to work with professional actors, dancers, singers and artists this summer as a unique arts program begins its th.... Read More

A Remembrance: Memorial Day 2017

May 28, 2017 at 12:31 pm by admin

This Memorial Day let us not forget those who gave their all for our freedom. These faces are just a few of the soldiers with Kentucky connections we have featured since we be.... Read More

Gaye Bencini: Hickman County Times Editor keeps going with humor, Facebook and lots of friends

May 26, 2017 at 01:34 pm by admin

Hickman County Times owner, publisher, editor, writer, photographer, duster in chief Gaye Bencini is a one woman journalism empire. Of course she is too modest to see it that.... Read More

Garan employees reminisce on garment factory work

May 16, 2017 at 11:31 am by admin

Twenty five former Garan employees gathered at the Hickman County Historical Society to reminisce about the old days. Janice Dean brought the longevity pins she earned over t.... Read More

Young Historians 2017: Studying history in 7th grade earns rewards and cupcakes

May 16, 2017 at 11:18 am by admin

What do Loretta Lynn, Lou Gehrig, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe and Secretariat have in common? Besides all being famous, their lives were profiled in speeches and power point.... Read More

Comparing eight Purchase Counties in health measures

May 09, 2017 at 03:23 pm by admin

County health rankings website rank counties and states in a number of areas. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the interactive website County Health Rankings brea.... Read More

Fifteen college students selected by Baptist Health for Pre-Med Academy

May 09, 2017 at 10:37 am by admin

(Paducah, Ky.) May 9, 2017 -- Fifteen students from seven colleges have been selected for the first Baptist Health Paducah Pre-Med Academy summer program. The academy is desig.... Read More

Senator Paul discusses health care law in Paducah med forum

Apr 20, 2017 at 04:43 pm by admin

(Paducah, KY April 18, 2017) - Senator Rand Paul was in his comfort zone addressing doctors and nurses. Senator/Dr. Paul, dressed in a sports jacket over scrubs, addressed med.... Read More

Rep. Comer holds town hall in Bardwell

Apr 20, 2017 at 04:43 pm by admin

(Bardwell KY - April 19, 2017) - First District Representative James Comer promised to hold a town hall meeting in every one of the 35 counties that make up his district. He v.... Read More

Garan reunion recalls glory days for local workers

Apr 20, 2017 at 04:42 pm by admin

As locals gather for a reunion of garment workers, it will be a bittersweet time. The Garan factory which employed hundreds of workers closed for the last time in 2001. Worker.... Read More

How Governor Bevin makes mistakes in 2018

Apr 20, 2017 at 04:05 pm by admin

Governor Bevin is on the path to be a one term governor and lose control of the Kentucky House of Representatives In the election of 2018, control of the Kentucky House of Re.... Read More

Looking to 2019 - Can Bevin hold power?

Apr 20, 2017 at 02:54 pm by admin

Will Governor Bevin keep control of Kentucky politics and political power in Frankfort until 2019? The answer is a "resounding YES!" Kentucky politics is like a poker game wh.... Read More

Students teams secure places in Idea State U finals

Apr 20, 2017 at 10:21 am by admin

MURRAY, Ky. -- The Kentucky Innovation Network (KIN) Office at Murray State University is proud to announce that a team of students from Murray State University secured a plac.... Read More